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Botrytis: A fungus that attacks grape skins. In favourable conditions, it dehydrates grapes, allowing the production of intense dessert wines.*

Fermentation: The natural process in which yeast converts sugar to alcohol.*

Clone: The mutation of a species. Growers select and propagate clones selected for such desirable qualities as early ripening, vivid flavour and deep colour.*

Quality: The VQA designation (Vintners Quality Alliance) requires a professional tasting panel to approve each wine.

Brix: A measure of sugar in grapes: one degree Brix equals 10 grams of sugar per litre. Mature grapes are typically 21 to 25 Brix, equating to 11 to 13 percent alchohol after fermentation.*

*Schreiner, John - British Columbia Wine Country, Whitecap Books Ltd., 2003

 
 
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