'Rack vintage' definitions:

Definition of 'Rack vintage'

From: GCIDE
  • Rack \Rack\, v. t. [Cf. OF. vin raqu['e] wine squeezed from the dregs of the grapes.] To draw off from the lees or sediment, as wine. [1913 Webster]
  • It is in common practice to draw wine or beer from the lees (which we call racking), whereby it will clarify much the sooner. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • Rack vintage, wine cleansed and drawn from the lees. --Cowell. [1913 Webster]