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Foods and Drinks - Wine

Here you will learn some English words related to wine such as "champagne", "sherry", and "distil".

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Champagne
Champagne
[noun]

a type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event

Ex: She received a bottle of vintage champagne as a gift for her promotion at work .
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux
[noun]

a type of red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, made from a blend of grape varieties

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Burgundy
Burgundy
[noun]

a red wine from the Burgundy region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere

Ex: They toasted with chilled Burgundy at the celebration.
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Riesling
Riesling
[noun]

a type of white wine made from the Riesling grape, characterized by its high acidity, crisp and refreshing taste

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vermouth
vermouth
[noun]

an aromatized fortified wine that is flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots

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Beaujolais

a type of red wine made from the Gamay grape, produced in the Beaujolais region of France

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port
port
[noun]

a type of dark-red wine with a sweet taste, originated in Portugal

Ex: During the holidays , they toast with glasses of port by the fireplace .
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Prosecco
Prosecco
[noun]

‌a fizzy white wine, originated in Italy

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sherry
sherry
[noun]

a strong wine that is often taken before a meal as an appetizer, originated in Spain

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bubbly
bubbly
[noun]

a drink, typically sparkling wine or champagne, served on celebratory occasions

Ex: Everyone sipped bubbly as the fireworks lit the sky.
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Chablis
Chablis
[noun]

a type of white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Chablis region of Burgundy, France

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Chardonnay

a white wine made from the Chardonnay grape, resulting in a range of flavors that often include notes of apple, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit

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Chianti
Chianti
[noun]

a type of red wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy

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claret
claret
[noun]

a red wine which is dry and produced in Bordeaux or elsewhere

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dessert wine

a sweet wine typically served with dessert or as a dessert on its own

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fortified wine

a type of wine that has been strengthened by the addition of a distilled spirit, usually brandy

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hock
hock
[noun]

white wines from the Rhine region of Germany, known for their light and crisp taste with a refreshing acidity

Ex: The restaurant featured roasted duck hock, tender and juicy , served with a tangy orange glaze .
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house wine

the wine offered by a restaurant or bar as a standard, affordable option

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Madeira
Madeira
[noun]

a fortified wine that comes from the Portuguese island of Madeira and is known for its distinctive nutty, caramelized flavor

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merlot
merlot
[noun]

a red wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the world and is known for producing wines that are soft, fruity, and easy to drink

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mulled wine

a warm, spiced wine typically made with red wine, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange peel

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plonk
plonk
[noun]

a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality wine that is considered to be of inferior taste and quality

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red wine
red wine
[noun]

a type of wine made from dark-colored grapes that are fermented with their skins

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white wine

a type of wine made from white grapes or from red grapes that have had their skins removed, resulting in a light-colored wine

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rose
rose
[noun]

a type of wine with a light pink color, made from red grapes

Ex: He prefers rosé over red wine because it's lighter and more refreshing.
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retsina
retsina
[noun]

a Greek wine that is flavored with pine resin during the winemaking process

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vino
vino
[noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Ex: They brought a few bottles of vino to the party .
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vintage
vintage
[noun]

wine in general

Ex: She poured a glass of red vintage, its aroma filling the room .
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sparkling wine

a type of wine that is carbonated, producing bubbles and a fizzy texture

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May wine
May wine
[noun]

a German wine that is flavored with sweet woodruff herb and is traditionally consumed in May

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jug wine
jug wine
[noun]

a low-priced wine that is typically sold in large bottles or jugs

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to age
to age
[Verb]

to allow something to mature or develop over time

Ex: They aged the balsamic vinegar for years , resulting in a thick , sweet taste .
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to breathe

(of wine) to interact with oxygen after it has been opened, usually by decanting or swirling in the glass

Ex: They poured the wine into a decanter to let it breathe properly .
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to decant
to decant
[Verb]

to carefully pour a liquid from one container to another, often to separate any solid particles or to allow the liquid to breathe and develop its flavor and aroma

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lees
lees
[noun]

deposits of dead yeast or other particles that settle at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during the fermentation and ageing process

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to distill

to purify and concentrate alcoholic beverages by heating and cooling to separate alcohol from other substances, enhancing its purity and potency

Ex: The whiskey distillery uses traditional copper stills to distill the fermented mash .
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viticulture

the science and practice of cultivating grapes for the purpose of making wine

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winery
winery
[noun]

a place where wine is made and usually stored

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