Wine Glossary Starting with "O"

Old World

European wine-producing countries and regions have a history of wine-making that dates back to before Christ.

Sediment that forms during the fermentation and aging of wine.

These are barrels made of oak wood used to age wine. The most commonly used names are "French oak" and "American oak."

This is one of the wine-making processes, and involves removing the sediment that has accumulated at the bottom of a tank or barrel.

When describing wines from dry to sweet, this is considered to be medium dry. Compared to dry wines, it has a slightly sweeter taste.

This is a wine made from white grapes using the same method as red wine. It has a beautiful orange color and goes well with a wide variety of foods.

Matakana is the largest city in New Zealand and is visited by many tourists. The legendary wine "Providence" is produced in Matakana.

Wine made from organically grown grapes.