esteemed - vážený, ctěný, obdivovaný, uznávaný

adjective, formal - highly regarded or respected, often used to describe someone who is admired for their achievements, character, or qualities (usually before noun)

 

fall flat - nezdařit se, nezabrat, nevyjít, vyznít naprázdno (vtip apod.)

verb - to fail completely or have no effect, especially when attempting to entertain, impress, or persuade

fermentation - kvašení, fermentace

noun - a chemical process in which sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast or bacteria, commonly used in the production of wine, beer, and other beverages

sediment - sediment, usazenina, kal

noun - solid particles that settle at the bottom of a bottle or container of liquid, especially in wine, as a natural by-product of aging or fermentation

lees - sedlina, usazenina, kal (u vína)

noun, technical - the sediment consisting of dead yeast cells, grape solids, and other particles that settles at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during fermentation and aging

sommelier - someliér, sklepník, vínoznalec, odborník na víno

noun - a trained wine professional, often working in fine dining restaurants, who specializes in wine service, wine pairing, and providing expert advice on wine selection

tannin - tanin, tříslovina

noun, technical - a naturally occurring compound found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes, as well as in other plants, that gives wine astringency and structure

decanter - karafa, dekantační nádoba

noun - a decorative glass or crystal bottle, typically with a stopper, used for serving wine, whiskey, or other liquids, often to allow them to breathe or to present them elegantly

decant - dekantovat, přelít (např. víno)

verb - to pour a liquid, especially wine or another beverage, from one container into another, typically to separate it from sediment or to allow it to breathe

aerate - provzdušnit, okysličit

verb, technical - to expose something, such as a liquid or a substance, to air or to cause air to circulate through it

white wine - bílé víno

noun - a type of wine made from white or light-coloured grape varieties

red wine - červené víno

noun - a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties

carafe - karafa (nádoba)

noun - a wide-mouthed glass or plastic container, typically used for serving water, wine, or other beverages

 

eye-watering - příšerný, šokující, ohromující, astronomický

adjective, British English, informal - extremely surprising, shocking, or excessive, often to the point of being difficult to comprehend

 

wilful - tvrdohlavý, umíněný, neústupný, svéhlavý

adjective - (of a person or their behaviour) obstinate and determined to have one's own way