cap stem
the stem which connects each individual grape berry to its bunch.
cask ageing
ageing in barrels, which is a very slow oxidation and the barrel can impart flavours to the wine
chewy
used to describe a rich, heavy, tannic wine.
coarse
referring to an unfinished, rough or crude wine which is difficult to drink.
cork
a stopper in wine bottles. A corky wine has an unpleasant odour and flavour of mouldy cork.
crisp
denotes a fresh, young wine with good acidity.
