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Wine glossary
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Jammy
Jammy wines are extremely ripe at their best, and over ripe at their worst. they taste and smell of scents of jam and can contain hints of raisins or prunes.
Jennie
A 500ml wine bottle. A common bottle size used for dessert wines.
Jeroboam
An oversized bottle equal to six regular 750 ml bottles.
Jug Wine
American term for inexpensive, ordinary wines sold in half-gallon or gallon jug bottles. Sales in this category are currently declining as wine drinkers look for higher-quality wines.