Here are the definitions for the letter "w"

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WALSH RIESLING

(No information on this cultivar as yet. May be misspelling of Welschriesling below).

Warm

Possesses high alcohol flavour offset by counterbalancing flavours and other desirable qualities. Unlike "hot", is a positive attribute.

Watery

Thin, lacking in flavor.

Watery

Synonym for MEAGER or THIN.

Weak

Lacking grip typical for the wine; without character

Weedy

Aromas or flavors reminiscent of hay or grasses; not necessarily unpleasant unless exaggerated.

Weight

A tasting term. When tasters refer to the weight of a wine, I think most are referring to it's body.

Weighty

Strong, powerful, full-bodied, forceful.

Weighty (see also Body)

Well-structured/balanced wines with an implication of mildly excessive flavour or "heaviness".

Weingut (Germany)

Describes an estate which owns vineyards as a source of fruit for its wine.

Weinkellerei (Germany)

Describes an estate which buys in grapes to make wine, rather than owning its own vineyards.

WEISSBURGUNDER

(See Pinot Blanc).

WEISSER GUTEDEL

(See Gutedel).

WEISSER RIESLING

South African, (and german), name for the true Riesling grape of Germany. Also called the White Riesling. It is important to note that the Cape Riesling, aka Paarl or South African Riesling, is actually the Crouchen grape that originated in the Pyrenees region of France and was relocated to South Africa where it can be legally sold under the name "Riesling".

WEISSER SILVANER

(See Elbling).