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Old Vines
The older the vine, the better it is in terms of quality wine production.
Old World
The traditional wine-producing countries of Europe including France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany (as well as the UK). These producers tend to apply more traditional methods and techniques in their wine making.
Oxidation
A process of aging that occurs when oxygen comes in contact with wine. When exposed to air, wine becomes brown and flat, eventually turning to vinegar. Oxidation can be used in a controlled manner however to produce a more complex wine such as sherry.
