The most commonly used measurement of area under viticulture. One hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters and approximately 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 liters.​
HOLLOW
A tasting term. This describes a wine that lacks flavor and texture, often detected through midpalate.​
HYBRID
A hybrid grape, the result of a cross between a Vitis vinifera variety – such as Riesling or Pinot Noir, and an American vine. This is different from crossing.