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Gamey
The term "gamey" is used to describe wines that have flavors reminiscent of wild game birds or animals. Brettanomyces are typically responsible for creating the gamey flavors, and if not overpowering, generally add desirable complexity to the wine.
Grafting
Grafting is the process of splicing together budwood with a rootstock. Grafting is typically done to create a phylloxera-resistant vitis vinifera vine. Most native American or hybrid rootstocks are phylloxera-resistant while most vitis vinifera (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, etc.) rootstock is not. By grafting vitis vinifera budwood onto American or hybrid rootstocks, vitis vinifera grapes can be grown in phylloxera-occupied locations.
Grip
The term "grip" refers to a feeling of traction that tannins create on a taster's tongue, i.e. wines with light tannins are smooth and easily pass over your tongue while wines with heavier tannins seem to grip your tongue as they pass over it.
