malolactic
adjective
ma·lo·lac·tic
ˌma-lō-ˈlak-tik 
ˌmā-
: relating to or involved in the bacterial conversion of malic acid to lactic acid in wine
malolactic fermentation
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This luscious wine is made from Pinot Noir clones 828 and 777 and was allowed to complete malolactic fermentation before transfer to 55 percent new French oak barrels for an additional 16 months of aging.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
According to the winemaker, a small portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, which gives the wine a silky texture.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2023
It can be converted to lactic acid through the process known as malolactic fermentation, which adds a creamy texture to wine and softens the acid’s rough edges.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
The 2020 is a blend of 50 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 32 percent Merlot, 13 percent Cabernet Franc, 5 percent Petit Verdot that was fermented in stainless steel and oak tanks and then transferred to oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation and mature for 18 months.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 May 2023
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
According to the winemaker, a small portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, which gives the wine a silky texture.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2023
It can be converted to lactic acid through the process known as malolactic fermentation, which adds a creamy texture to wine and softens the acid’s rough edges.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
The 2020 is a blend of 50 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 32 percent Merlot, 13 percent Cabernet Franc, 5 percent Petit Verdot that was fermented in stainless steel and oak tanks and then transferred to oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation and mature for 18 months.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 May 2023
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“Malolactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malolactic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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