AGRO 1001 : AGRONOMY 1001 FINAL
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Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes. 3 types: red, white, blush or rose". 71% of world grape production is used for wine and juice. China is the country that produces the most grapes. California is the state that produces the most grapes. We drink more soda than anything else: carbonated soda, coffee, water. Cooper: someone who makes wooden barrels, casks, and other similar wooden objects. Sommelier: a person in a restaurant who specializes in wine. Usually in charge of assembling the wine list, staff education, and making wine suggestions to customers. Viticulturist: a person who specializes in the science of the grapevines themselves or someone who manages a vineyard. Varietal: the result when wine is made from 1 or more varieties of the european species vitis vinfifera and used as the predominant grape. Vinification: sparkling, rose, blush, still (table wine)~7-13% alcohol, fortified ~20% alcohol.
