Here are the definitions for the letter "h"

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HAENGLING BLAU

V.vinifera variety developed and subsequently released in 1999 by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Wine Research Station, Baden (De). According to the Geilweilerhof database (see Foreword above) has several synonym names including Grobrot, Suessrot and Tauberschwarz. (No other details as yet other than it is recommended for use in creating red wine).

Halbtrocken (Germany)

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

HAMBURG MOSCHATO

Muscat cépage table-grape widely grown in Greece. Also used for making a mild blending wine. (See also Muscat Hamburg below).

Hard

Stiff, with pronounced tannins; undeveloped.

Hard

High acidity and/or tannin content leading to a sensation of dryness in the mouth, a degree of puckery-ness. Useful for detecting young red wines suitable for aging. Characteristic preferred in dry white wines that will accompany shellfish.

Hard

High in acidity or tannins; a less complementary way of describing a firmly structured wine.

Harmonious

All elements -- fruit, acid, tannin -- in perfect balance

Harsh

Rough, biting character from excessive tannin or acid.

Harsh

Very astringent wines, usually with high alcohol component, often have this rough, rustic taste characteristic. May become more tolerable with ageing but also may not be worth the wait.

HÁRSLEVELÜ

Has many synonym names (see Geilweilerhof database in Foreword above). V.vinifera cultivar traditional to the Debrö region of Hungary. Used as the 2nd main grape, with Furmint, in that countries "Tokaj" wine somewhat in the manner of the french Sauternes wines blend. Described as "gentle and mellow, with a peach aroma".

Hazy (see also Brilliant, Cloudy, Filter

Refers to wines with slight particulate content when viewed against the light. Occurs most often in unfiltered or unfined wines where there is no need to worry. If the haziness is intense enough to cause loss of clarity however it may indicate a flawed wine.

Heady

High in alcohol, very full-bodied

Heady

High in alcohol.

Hearty (see also Sturdy)

Most often applied in description of full, warm qualities found in red wines with high alcohol component. Examples are found in the sturdier so-called "jug wines", some California Zinfandels, lesser French Rhone or Algerian red wines and in the occasional lesser Australian Shiraz.

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.