Term applied to wine grown outside of Europe or the Mediterranean. See Old World.
North Coast
An AVA that includes Sonoma County and portions of Lake, Marin, Mendocino and Napa counties.
Nose
The smell of wine, divided into two sub-components: Aroma and Bouquet. Aroma comes from the characteristics of the grape. Bouquet is the complex fragrance developed by the winemaker’s influence during fermentation and aging.