Bouquet - Term for the aroma of a wine. The first indicator of a wine's quality. Breathing - To allow a wine to mix with the air. Aeration occurs by decanting the wine ia a large container or large wineglass. Breathing can be beneficial for many wines especially reds.
Breathing enables oxygen to mix with the wine, which speeds the aging process.
To let a wine breathe or not before serving depends on the wine. It is not always beneficial to let older wines breathe prior to drinking. Brilliant - A clear and bright appearance. Used to describe champagne or other sparkling wines that are very dry, containing no more than 1.5 percent residual sugar. Capsule - The protective sheath over the cork and neck of a wine bottle.