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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The yeast was allowed to die, evolve and rest over this time period creating complexity with a malolactic fermentation that is more commonly found in rums.
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Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
It is allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation and then rests on the lees for a minimum of 10 years.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in oak for 16 months.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
It is allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation and then rests on the lees for a minimum of 10 years.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in oak for 16 months.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Malolactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malolactic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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