In the German-speaking world, this colloquial term has two meanings. On the one hand, it describes a strong state of intoxication caused by excessive alcohol consumption, and on the other hand - in the context of a wine talk or wine evaluation - the state of a wine at the end of its life, i.e. dead.
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