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HECTARE
The most commonly used measurement of area under viticulture. One hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters and approximately 2.5 acres. Yields may be expressed in hectolitres per hectare.
HECTOLITRE
A measure of volume commonly used when expressing yields, a hectolitre is 100 liters.
HOLLOW
A tasting term. This describes a wine that lacks flavor and texture, often detected through midpalate.
HYBRID
A hybrid grape, the result of a cross between a Vitis vinifera variety – such as Riesling or Pinot Noir, and an American vine. This is different from crossing.
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