dop system n.— «Experts say the culture of drinking is the legacy of exploitation by white farmers. In the past, workers were routinely given wine in lieu of pay, a practice known as the “dop system.” This was banned in the...
doughnut n.— «A doughnut, and although that’s a pejorative wine tasters sometimes use (as in, a wine that’s got a lot of front and back but a hole in the middle), there are no holes in this one.» —“Red, red wine in a modern beat...
merlot-to-go law n.— «F.S. 564.09, commonly called the “merlot to go” law, became effective July 1, 2005. It allows a restaurant licensed to sell wine to permit patrons to take one unsealed bottle of wine for consumption off...
youvint adj.— «The unusual in-winery preparation by the customers themselves is sometimes called a “youvint” or “youbrew” operation, where the customer participates at various stages in the wine- and beer-making process.» —“Mini...
youbrew adj.— «The unusual in-winery preparation by the customers themselves is sometimes called a “youvint” or “youbrew” operation, where the customer participates at various stages in the wine- and beer-making process.» —“Mini...
garagiste n.— «Home wine cellars, affectionately known as “garagistes,” have been around since the late 1970’s.» —“A taste of home winemaking” by Marchelle Hermanus iafrica.com (South Africa) Oct...