GLOSSARY TERM
Vintage
Label TermsThe year in which the grapes for a wine were harvested.
<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Vintage can signal growing-season conditions and age. U.S. vintage labeling has minimum percentage rules that differ by appellation type.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Vintage matters more for some regions and styles than others.</p>
REFERENCE NOTE
This definition is written as an educational overview based on owner-provided first-party material. It is not copied from third-party glossaries or commercial wine education sites.