Miscellaneous

Question 1

Give the name for amphorae (clay vessels) in the following countries: ]

Portugal

Georgia

Armenia

Spain

Answer 1

Talhas

Quevri

Karas

Tinajas

Question 2

Define surmaturité

Answer 2

French expression often used by Anglophones for overripeness, a usually undesirable stage in grape maturity whereby grapes start to shrivel and acid levels fall to a dangerously low level. Some Australians refer to this stage as exhibiting “dead fruit” flavors. It may well be the result of the continuing fashion, in parts of California in particular, for extended hang time.