food-and-wine-pairing-a-sensory-experience-robert-harrington
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A<br />
Acidity. The level of acid present in <strong>wine</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>food</strong> that<br />
creates a sour sensation on your tongue.<br />
Affective testing. A <strong>sensory</strong> evaluation process that requires<br />
a large number of tasters (75 or more) who are representative<br />
of the target population but requires little or no<br />
preliminary training by the individuals involved.<br />
Amarone. An Italian dry, full-bodied red <strong>wine</strong> made with<br />
grapes that have been dried on racks to intensify their flavor.<br />
American Viticultural Areas. An exp<strong>and</strong>ing number of appellation<br />
designations in the United States.<br />
Analytical testing. A <strong>sensory</strong> testing approach used to discover<br />
detectable differences between or among samples; requires<br />
a small group of trained panelists.<br />
Appellations. The location where grapes <strong>and</strong> other agricultural<br />
products are grown. Many appellations are sanctioned<br />
by a government or trade association that has<br />
authority to define <strong>and</strong> regulate procedures in order to<br />
guarantee quality <strong>and</strong> genuineness.<br />
Aroma. The smell present in a young <strong>wine</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or a term<br />
used generically when discussing the smell of <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Astringency. A tactile sensation of dryness <strong>and</strong> roughness<br />
throughout the mouth created by the presence of tannin.<br />
B<br />
Bitterness. A primary taste component generally detected<br />
on the back of the tongue.<br />
Blue-veined cheeses. During the curing process, the<br />
cheese curds are inoculated with pure cultures of molds that<br />
penetrate the interior of the cheese, creating a variegated<br />
blue-green appearance <strong>and</strong> distinctive flavor <strong>and</strong> aroma.<br />
GLOSSARY<br />
Body. Mouthfeel characteristics in <strong>food</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>wine</strong> that provide<br />
a feeling of weight, texture, or power. In <strong>wine</strong>, it refers<br />
to the consistency or viscosity as detected through the tactile<br />
sensations in the mouth.<br />
Botrytis cinerea. The Latin name for a mold that affects<br />
<strong>wine</strong> grapes. Under the proper moisture <strong>and</strong> temperature<br />
conditions, botrytis-affected grapes can have a beneficial effect<br />
on a finished <strong>wine</strong>. Famous <strong>wine</strong>s include Tokaji (Hungary),<br />
Sauternes (France), <strong>and</strong> Noble One (Australia).<br />
Bouquet. The smell that develops in <strong>wine</strong> during bottle<br />
aging.<br />
Brix. A measurement system used to determine the sugar<br />
content of grapes <strong>and</strong> <strong>wine</strong>. It is frequently used to indicate<br />
the degree of the fruits’ ripeness at harvest.<br />
C<br />
Clarity. The level of transparency in a <strong>wine</strong>, ranging from<br />
cloudy to brilliant; assessed during a visual inspection of<br />
<strong>wine</strong>. Provides an indication of quality <strong>and</strong> proper h<strong>and</strong>ling.<br />
Climate zones. A concept, based on heat summation units,<br />
used to define basic characteristics in <strong>wine</strong> styles such as<br />
ripeness, acidity levels, <strong>and</strong> flavors.<br />
Cloying. Describes <strong>wine</strong> that is overly sweet; the sensation<br />
derives from a lack of balance between sweetness <strong>and</strong> acidity<br />
levels.<br />
Competition survey. A survey used to evaluate a <strong>food</strong>service<br />
operation’s closest competitors. The survey assesses<br />
competitors’ hours of operation, restaurant size, menu <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong> offerings, décor, location, pricing, level of service, <strong>and</strong><br />
other relevant characteristics.<br />
Components. Basic <strong>food</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>wine</strong> elements that correspond<br />
to basic sensations on the tongue such as sweet, sour,<br />
salty, <strong>and</strong> bitter.<br />
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