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• 15:58, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Loess (soil) (Created page with "'''Loess''' is a wind-deposited soil type composed mainly of fine silt and dust, which plays a significant role in several wine regions. Its combination of fertility, depth, and good water retention makes it particularly well suited to viticulture, and it is most famously associated with Austria, where it underpins some of the country’s most important vineyard areas.<ref>White, ''Soils for Fine Wines'', Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 112–118. ISBN 978-019...")
• 15:53, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Ethanol (Created page with "'''Ethanol''' (also known as ethyl alcohol) is the principal form of alcohol present in wine, produced through the metabolic activity of yeasts during primary fermentation. It plays a central role in the composition, sensory profile, and stability of wine, while also being subject to regulation in labelling and trade<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, pp. 173–180. ISBN 978-0128161180.</ref>. == Ch...")
• 15:44, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Spice (note) (Created page with "'''Spice (note)''' refers to a group of aroma and flavour descriptors used in wine tasting to indicate sensory impressions reminiscent of culinary spices. These may evoke associations with pepper, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, or other dried spice characters and are considered part of the wine’s aromatic complexity<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, entry: aroma; spicy descriptors. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>...")
• 15:06, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Citrus (note) (Created page with "'''Citrus (note)''' is a common sensory descriptor in wine tasting, used to describe aromas and flavours reminiscent of lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit. It belongs to the broader category of fruity (note) and is typically associated with freshness, high acidity, and youthful wines<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015 (entry: aroma descriptors). ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. == Sensory definition == Citr...")
• 14:55, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Closure (Created page with "'''Closure''' in wine refers to the device used to seal a bottle, protecting the contents from spoilage, oxidation, and loss of carbon dioxide in sparkling wines. Beyond a purely practical role, closures influence how a wine matures, and they remain one of the most debated aspects of modern winemaking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Definition and function == Closures serve to mai...")
• 14:37, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Roman Empire (Redirected page to Roman era) Tag: New redirect
• 14:33, 5 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tokaj (Created page with "'''Tokaj''' (Hungarian: Tokaj, [ˈtokɒj]) is a historic wine region in north-eastern Hungary, internationally renowned for its production of botrytised sweet wines, particularly Tokaji Aszú. The area has been associated with viticulture for centuries and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2002 as the Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape.<ref>UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape".</ref>...")
• 06:34, 4 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Barrels (Redirected page to Barrel) Tag: New redirect
• 20:25, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Screwcap (Created page with "'''Screwcap''' refers to a type of wine closure consisting of a metal cap with a plastic or tin liner, designed to seal bottles in place of traditional cork. It has become one of the most significant alternatives to cork in modern winemaking, particularly valued for its ability to reduce faults related to oxidation and cork taint<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 694. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>...")
• 19:28, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rootstock (Created page with "'''Rootstock''' refers to the underground part of a grapevine, onto which a fruiting variety (the scion) is grafted. Rootstocks are used in modern viticulture to provide resistance against pests such as phylloxera, to adapt vines to specific soils, and to influence vine vigour and wine style<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, entry: rootstocks. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. == Historical context ==...")
• 17:23, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rhine (Created page with "'''Rhine''' is one of Europe’s major rivers and a defining geographical feature for several renowned wine regions in Central Europe. Flowing from the Swiss Alps through Germany and the Netherlands, the river has long shaped the culture, trade, and viticulture of the surrounding areas<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref>. Its influence is most strongly associated with German and Alsatian Riesling, though its banks...")
• 15:33, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Polymerisation (Created page with "'''Polymerisation''' in wine refers to the chemical process by which small phenolic compounds, particularly tannins and anthocyanins, bond together to form larger molecular structures. This reaction, central to the transformation of wine during ageing, influences colour stability, mouthfeel, and overall balance<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020.</ref>. == Definition and chemical basis == Polymerisat...")
• 15:09, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Phoenicians (Created page with "'''Phoenicians''' (Greek: Φοίνικες, Phoinikes) were an ancient seafaring people of the eastern Mediterranean who played a central role in the dissemination of viticulture and the wine trade across the region. Active from the late second millennium BCE, they established commercial networks that carried wine and vine-growing knowledge far beyond their Levantine homeland, influencing cultures throughout the Mediterranean basin.<ref>McGovern, ''Ancient Wine:...")
• 13:45, 3 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page North Africa (Created page with "'''North Africa''' has played an important role in the history of wine, from the earliest Mediterranean trade routes to modern viticulture. The region encompasses present-day Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and is shaped by its proximity to the Mediterranean and by centuries of cultural exchange. Although contemporary production is modest compared with its past, North Africa remains a distinctive contributor to the global wine story. == Ancient o...")
• 22:59, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Navarra (Created page with "'''Navarra''' is a Denominación de Origen (DO) for wine in northern Spain, situated immediately east of Rioja and bordering the Basque Country. It is recognised for its diversity of wine styles, ranging from traditional rosés to modern reds and fresh whites.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, entry: Navarra. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == History == Viticultur...")
• 18:30, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Ripeness (Redirected page to Ripening) Tag: New redirect
• 18:29, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rootstocks (Redirected page to Rootstock) Tag: New redirect
• 13:57, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Lyon (Created page with "'''Lyon''' (French: [ljɔ̃]) is a historic city in eastern France situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Although not itself a wine-producing area, it has long been associated with the Rhône Valley and neighbouring regions through its role as a commercial and cultural centre for the trade and appreciation of wine<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015, p. 424. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. == Lyon and its wine c...")
• 13:52, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Honey (note) (Created page with "'''Honey (note)''' is a recognised wine tasting descriptor used to describe aromas and flavours in wine that resemble natural honey. It is part of the wider family of aromatic descriptors and is generally associated with certain grape varieties, sweet wine styles, and specific ageing processes.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015 (entry: honey). ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Sensory meaning == The honey...")
• 13:47, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Furmint (Created page with "'''Bold text''''''Furmint''' (/ˈfʊrmɪnt/) is a white grape variety originating from Hungary, most closely associated with the Tokaj region, where it plays a central role in the production of both dry and sweet wines<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012.</ref>. It is prized for its high acidity, versatility, and capacity to develop botrytis cinerea, making it fundamental to the style of Tokaji Aszú and other...")
• 13:37, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Fruity (note) (Created page with "'''Fruity (note)''' is a common sensory descriptor in wine tasting, referring to aromas and flavours reminiscent of fresh, dried, or cooked fruit. Such notes are central to the aromatic profile of most wines and are often associated with primary aromas that originate directly from the grape or fermentation processes.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015 (entry: fruity descriptors). ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Sensory definit...")
• 12:01, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Barriques (Created page with "'''Barriques''' (French: [baʁik]) are small oak casks with a capacity of around 225 litres, traditionally associated with the Bordeaux wine trade.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015, p. 74. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> They are among the most recognisable barrel types in the wine world and have become widely adopted across many wine-producing regions for both ageing and marketing purposes. The barrique has played a defining role in shaping mode...")
• 11:49, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Barrel (Created page with "'''Barrel''' in winemaking refers to a wooden vessel, traditionally made of oak, used for the storage, fermentation, and maturation of wine. Barrels have played a central role in the development of wine styles across Europe and beyond, shaping not only the flavour but also the cultural identity of wine regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref> While originally valued for their practicality in transport, barrels tod...")
• 11:28, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Balance (Created page with "'''Balance (wine)''' refers to the sensory impression that a wine’s key components are in harmony, with no single element dominating excessively. It is a central criterion in wine evaluation, closely linked to notions of quality and drinkability.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref> == Definition and concept == The concept of balance is used to describe the relationship between structural elements such as acidity, alcohol, ta...")
• 11:18, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Winery (Created page with "'''Winery''' refers to a facility dedicated to the production of wine, encompassing both the equipment and the buildings in which winemaking takes place. While the term may colloquially be used to describe a wine estate or a producer as a whole, in technical usage it denotes the site where fermentation, maturation, storage, and bottling are carried out<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref>. Wineries exist in a wide range of...")
• 11:04, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vacqueyras (Created page with "'''Vacqueyras''' is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) of the Southern Rhône in France, known primarily for robust red wines based on Grenache blends. The appellation gained official recognition in 1990, becoming one of the more prestigious crus of the Rhône Valley.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Historical context == Viticulture in Vacqueyras can be traced back to the...")
• 10:54, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Spoilage (Created page with "'''Spoilage''' in wine refers to undesirable changes in aroma, flavour, or appearance that render a wine faulty or undrinkable. While all wines undergo gradual transformation during bottle ageing, spoilage is distinguished by alterations caused by microbial, chemical, or physical factors that are considered negative in quality terms.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref> == Definition and Scope == Spoilage encompasses a wi...")
• 10:47, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sauvignon blanc (Created page with "'''Sauvignon blanc''' is a white grape variety originating from France, most closely associated with the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. It is one of the world’s most widely planted white varieties and is valued for its distinctive aromatic profile, marked by herbaceous, citrus, and mineral notes depending on climate and winemaking style.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012.</ref> == Origins and History == The gr...")
• 10:41, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Muscat (Created page with "'''Muscat''' refers to one of the oldest and most diverse families of grape varieties, cultivated for centuries across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond. Known for their pronounced aromatic expression, Muscat grapes are used to produce a wide range of wine styles, from dry whites to rich sweet and fortified examples.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Origins and Distribution == The Muscat family...")
• 10:33, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Primary fermentation (Created page with "'''Primary fermentation''' is the initial and principal stage of fermentation in winemaking, during which sugars present in grape must are converted into ethanol, carbon dioxide, and a range of secondary metabolites by yeast activity<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., 2020.</ref>. It is also known as alcoholic fermentation and forms the basis of virtually all wine styles before further processes such as seco...")
• 09:59, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Microbial spoilage (Created page with "'''Microbial spoilage''' refers to the deterioration of wine caused by unwanted activity of yeasts, bacteria, or moulds that develop under certain winemaking or storage conditions. Unlike the controlled organisms used in fermentation, spoilage microbes can produce undesirable aromas, flavours, and textures that compromise both quality and commercial value.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</re...")
• 09:28, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page McLaren Vale (Created page with "'''McLaren Vale''' is a major wine region in South Australia, located just south of Adelaide. It is recognised for its Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and a tradition of producing high-quality Shiraz, alongside a wide range of other grape varieties.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == History and Development == Viticulture in McLaren Vale dates back to the 1830s, shortly...")
• 09:21, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Loire (Created page with "'''Loire''' is a major wine region of France, stretching along the Loire River and its tributaries. It is notable for the diversity of its wines, ranging from crisp whites and elegant reds to sweet and sparkling styles.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Historical Background == Viticulture in the Loire dates back to Roman times, but it was during the Middle Ages that monasteries deve...")
• 09:00, 2 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tokaji (Created page with "'''Tokaji''' refers to the wines produced in the Tokaj region of north-eastern Hungary, historically renowned for its botrytised sweet wines and recognised as one of the world’s classic wine regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Historical Background == Viticulture in Tokaj dates back at least to the 12th century, though the reputation of Tokaji wines developed significantly in the 16th a...")
• 17:13, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rhône River (Created page with "The '''Rhône River''' is a major waterway of south-eastern France that plays a defining role in the Rhône Valley wine region. Flowing from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean, the river shapes the climate, soils, and viticultural conditions of both the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône, two of France’s most important wine-producing areas.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Geo...")
• 14:22, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Micro-oxygenation (Created page with "'''Micro-oxygenation''' (French: ''microbullage'') is a modern winemaking technique in which small, controlled amounts of oxygen are introduced into wine. Developed in France in the early 1990s, it is primarily used to soften tannin structure, stabilise colour, and influence the aromatic profile of red wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Origins and Development == The method was pioneer...")
• 14:13, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Northern Rhône (Created page with "'''Northern Rhône''' (French: Vallée du Rhône septentrionale) is the upstream section of the Rhône Valley in France, extending roughly 65 kilometres between the towns of Vienne and Valence. It is renowned for its steep hillside vineyards, dominated by Syrah for red wines and select aromatic white varieties, producing some of the most distinctive and long-lived wines of France.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., M...")
• 13:48, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Mazuelo (Redirected page to Carignan) Tag: New redirect
• 13:46, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Ermitage (Redirected page to Marsanne) Tag: New redirect
• 13:40, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page MLF (Redirected page to Malolactic fermentation) Tag: New redirect
• 13:35, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Glycerine (Redirected page to Glycerol) Tag: New redirect
• 13:35, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tinta del País (Redirected page to Tempranillo) Tag: New redirect
• 13:34, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tinto Fino (Redirected page to Tempranillo) Tag: New redirect
• 13:33, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page CO₂ (Redirected page to Carbon dioxide) Tag: New redirect
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• 13:29, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Oidium (Redirected page to Powdery mildew) Tag: New redirect
• 13:28, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Weissburgunder (Redirected page to Pinot Blanc) Tag: New redirect
• 13:28, 1 September 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Appellations (Redirected page to Appellation) Tag: New redirect