English winemaking term
How to pronounce Old vine
Old vine is pronounced OHLD VINE. The main stress falls on VINE.
OHLD VINE
What is Old vine?
A term used to describe wines made from grapevines of considerable age, typically 35 years or older, though there is no universal legal definition. Old vines naturally produce lower yields of smaller, more concentrated berries, resulting in wines of greater depth, complexity, and intensity.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as OHLD WINE.
Vine starts with a buzzing v made with the lower lip on the teeth, not a rounded w: OHLD VINE.
Often heard as OHLD FINE.
In English the letter v is voiced, so buzz it instead of saying f: OHLD VINE.
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