Glossary
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savory
A general descriptive term that denotes that the wine is round, flavorful, and interesting to drink. shallow: A weak, feeble, watery or diluted wine lacking concentration is said to be shallow. |
sharp
An undesirable trait, sharp wines are bitter and unpleasant with hard, pointed edges. |
silky
A synonym for velvety or lush, silky wines are soft, sometimes fat, but never hard or angular. |
smoky
Some wines, either because of the soil or because of the barrels used to age the wine, have a distinctive smoky character. Côte Rôtie and Hermitage often have a roasted or smoky quality. |
soft
A soft wine is one that is round and fruity, low in acidity, and has an absence of aggressive, hard tannins. |
spicy
Wines often smell quite spicy with aromas of pepper, cinnamon, and other well-known spices. These pungent aromas are usually lumped together and called spicy. |
stale
Dull, heavy wines that are oxidized or lack balancing acidity for freshness are called stale. |
stalky
A synonym for vegetal, but used more frequently to denote that the wine has probably had too much contact with the stems, resulting in a green, vegetal, or stalky character to the wine. |
supple
A supple wine is one that is soft, lush, velvety, and very attractively round and tasty. It is a highly desirable characteristic because it suggests that the wine is harmonious. |
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