Glossary entries

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Tannins
Tannins give wine a tart, bitter taste
Tartaric acid
One of the two principal organic acids of grapes and wines
Tartaric crystals
potassium bitartrate (cream of tartar) crystals
Terroir
A neither clearly defined nor understood concept that refers to the interplay of climate, soil, grape variety, and the skill of the winemaker
Training
Methods of supporting and shaping vines to improve bud burst
Trester
Grape pomace, i.e., the stems, skins, and seeds left after grapes are pressed
Trockenbeerenauslese
A Prädikat, or special attribute, denoting a highly concentrated wine made from botrytized grapes dried up almost to raisins