Matthieu Finot: The Art and Science of Winemaking

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blend - n. something produced by mixing or combining different things

ripen - v. to become ripe (fully grown and developed) and ready to be eaten

fermentation – n. the process of going through a chemical change that results in the production of alcohol

unique - adj. very special or unusual

viticulturists – n. people who study grapes and the growing of grapes

passionate - adj. having or showing strong emotions or beliefs

oenology n. – the study of wines

practice - n. the activity of doing something again in order to become better at it

humid - adj. having a lot of moisture in the air

ideal - adj. exactly right for a particular purpose or situation

ugly - adj. not pretty or attractive

tannin –n. a reddish acid that comes from plants, is used in making ink and leather, and occurs in various foods and drinks (such as wine)

pulp – n. the inner juicy part of a fruit or vegetable

antioxidant - n. a substance that is added to food and other products to prevent harmful chemical reactions in which oxygen is combined with other substances

infuse – v. to allow something (such as tea or herbs) to stay in a liquid (such as hot water) in order to flavor the liquid