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Halbtrocken (Germany)
Translating literally as 'half-dry', this term is used for medium dry wines.

Hectare
The most commonly used measurement of area in viticulture, the hectare is 10 000 m², approximately equivalent to 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 litres.

Hogshead
In Australia this is a 300 litre barrel. Confusingly the term is also used by some when they are referring to the barrique of Bordeaux, a smaller barrel.

Hollow
A tasting term. This describes a wine which lacks flavour and texture, often through the midpalate, would often be described as hollow.

Hybrid
A hybrid grape results from a cross between a Vitis vinifera variety - such as Riesling or Pinot Noir - with an American vine. This is distinct from a crossing.

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