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Tannins/Tanins (tah-NAN) Compounds from grape skins, seeds, stems providing structure

Terroir (tehr-WAHR) Complete natural environment affecting wine character

Tête de cuvée (teht duh koo-VAY) Best barrel selection

Tirage (tee-RAHZH) Bottling, especially for sparkling wine's second fermentation

Tonneau (toh-NOH) Traditional Bordeaux measure = 900 liters (4 barriques)

Trie (TREE) Selective harvest pass