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Hello there! I'm Dr. Vinifera, or "Vinny" for short. Ask me your toughest wine questions, from the technical aspects of winemaking to the fine points of etiquette. I hope you find my answers educational and even amusing. Want to see more of them? Check out my archive. And here are my most Frequently Asked Questions.

Dear Dr. Vinny,

Exactly what is Sobrematuration?

—Mike L., New York

Dear Mike,

"Sobre" is a Spanish word that means "over" or "on top of," so my guess is that "sobrematuration" would be "overripe" or "high maturity," probably meaning wines made from super-ripe grapes. These are wines that would have high alcohol and a full body. Depending on the context, this could be either a positive or a negative term.

—Dr. Vinny

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