Here are the definitions for the letter "m"

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MUSCAT FLEUR D 'ORANGER

White-wine producing variety probably yet another mutant clone of Muscat Blanc above. Has over thirty synonym names according to the Geilweilerhof database (above), including Fior d 'Arancio (found in the Veneto region of Italy), Orange Muscat, Malvoisier and, in Australia, Orange Flora.

MUSCAT FRONTIGNAN

(See Muscat Blanc above).

MUSCAT HAMBURG

According to the Geilweilerhof (Genres) database, see above, this variety was derived from a Schiava Grossa x Muscat of Alexandria cross. Has over 30 synonym names, including Black Hamburg, Black Muscat, Golden Hamburg, Hampton Court Vine, Queen 's Arbor

MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA

(a.k.a Chasselas Musque in France, Muscat Gordo Blanco or Lexia in Australia and Hanepoot in South Africa). Is an ancient grape species, with many synonym names, suitable for growing in hot Mediterranean growing climates like the Muscat Blanc above. Makes sweet wines that are usually judged of inferior quality compared to those of the Muscat Blanc cépage varieties. The main use in California, where it is usually harvested in September, is for producing table grapes and raisins. Also widely grown in Spain, where it is called Moscatel de Alejandria, and Portugal where winemakers in the latter country use it to make "Moscatel de Setubal" sweet wine.

MUSCAT OTTONEL

Mid-19th century cross thought to be between the Chasselas and a Muscat varietal grape. Fairly widely grown in the cooler regions of central and eastern Europe where it is best utilized as a late harvest white wine. Promising results from trials of the clone NY 62.122.1 are reported in the Finger Lakes region of Western N.Y. where it reportedly has similar cold hardiness characteristics to those of the Gewürtraminer. Moderately resistant to bunchrot it usually ripens in early-mid September.

Muscular

Vigorous fruit, powerful body and flavor; robust.

MUSKAT KRYMSKII

Also has synonym name Muskatel, and in Bulgaria, Misket or Mishket. This variety is reported as entirely unrelated to the Muscat family. Widely grown in the Ukraine and other eastern european countries where it is used to produce an aromatic white wine for use as a varietal or as a component of a blend. (No other details as yet).

Must

The must is the mixture of fermenting grape juice, pips, skins, stalks and so on. It is distinct from marc, which is all of these once the grape juice has been removed. An assessment of must weight is vital in guiding the winemaker.

Must

What grape juice is called before it becomes wine.

Must weight

An indicator of the sugar content of the fermenting wine, and therefore an invaluable guide for the winemaker. There are a number of scales used to express must weight, including Baumé, Brix, Oechsle and KMW.

Musty

Stale, dusty or rank aromas.

Musty (Also see Dirty)

A wine that displays unpleasant "mildew" or "mouldy" aromas. Results from improperly cleaned storage vessels, mouldy grapes or cork.

MÜLLER-THURGAU

Early ripening cross once thought to have been developed from Sylvaner and Riesling but some authorities now contend, based on DNA analysis, that it is a Chasselas, not Sylvaner, cross with Riesling. The possibility is plausible given that Dr. Müller was born, worked and resided in Switzerland, home of the Chasselas grape. Produces a flowery, yet acidic white wine that bears a modest resemblance to the parent Riesling grapewine. Widely planted in Europe, New Zealand and some parts of the cooler Northern regions of N. America. Claimed by some to reach optimum condition in the Alpine regional wines of Italy. Known as Rivaner in parts of Europe. Known to be one of the parent varieties from which the Bacchus grape was derived. A mutated version having considerable popularity is known as the Findling in the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and the Mosel/Saar/Ruwer region of Germany.

MÜLLEREBE

Translates as "Millers Grape". Alias name for the Pinot Meunier grape of France. (See below).