Terroir

Joven is a Spanish wine classification meaning "young". It refers to wines bottled and released within 3-6 months after harvest, with little to no oak aging. Joven wines are fresh and vibrant, offering a light bodied style, with high acidity, minimal tannins and fruit flavors.

The term "Old World' refers to wines produced in traditional European regions, primarily France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany, with winemaking traditions that span centuries, often regulated and family led.

"Earthy" in wine refers to savory aromas and flavors similar to soil, forest floor, dried leaves, wet rocks, mushrooms, or truffles. Some common grapes that display earthiness in their wines are Burgundy Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.

A magnum is a large wine bottle that holds 1.5 liters, double the volume of a standard 750ml bottle.

Microclimate refers to the unique, localized temperature, humidity, sunlight and wind within a specific area of a vineyard different from the surrounding region. A microclimate allows for distinct and complex flavor profiles within a single vineyard.

"Domaine" refers to a French wine estate, particularly in Burgundy, that owns its own vineyards and makes wines from its own grapes.

The term "vintage" refers to the year in which the grapes of a particular wine were harvested. A wine's vintage reflects the unique weather and growing conditions of that season, heavily influencing the flavor, quality and character of the wine.

A sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine dining establishments, who specializes in all aspects of wine service, food pairing and cellar management.