Winemaking Common Terms
Source: @BreaknNews
Acetobacter: A group of bacteria that oxidatively convert wine to vinegar (ethanol into acetic acid) through an aerobic (oxygen present) fermentation. Acid blend: A generic name for any commercially available blend of acids (usually citric, tartaric, and possibly malic) sold for the acidification of homemade wines. Aeration: The process of incorporating air into a wine, must, or juice. Usually through splashing…