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from casual enthusiasts; tasters attempt to give an objective description of the wine's taste (often taking a systematic approach to tasting), casual enthusiasts appreciate wine but pause their examination sooner than tasters. The primary source of a person's ability to taste wine is derived from
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senses. A taster's own personal experiences play a significant role in conceptualizing what they are tasting and attaching a description to that perception. The individual nature of tasting means that descriptors may be perceived differently among various tasters.
334:: when describing the visual appearance of the wine, it refers to high clarity, very low levels of suspended solids. When describing fruit flavors, it refers to noticeable acidity and vivid intensity. 1119: 968:: the ability of a wine to clearly portray all unique aspects of its flavor—fruit, floral, and mineral notes. The opposite would be a wine where flavors are diffused and thoroughly integrated. 251:: a wine with a high alcohol content that gives the perception of stewed or baked fruit flavors. May indicate a wine from grapes that were exposed to the heat of the sun after harvesting. 655:
characteristics or decisions made in the winemaking process-such as harvesting under-ripened grapes or using aggressive extraction techniques for a red wine fermented in stainless steel.
762:: a wine that has experienced constrained exposure to oxidation over the course of its aging process. The aromas and flavors that develop as a wine oxidatively matures can range from 629:: usually negative, this can apply to a white wine with vegetal notes, or a red wine with bell pepper or herbal notes. Typically used to describe a wine made from 168:
The following is an incomplete list of wine tasting descriptors and a common meaning of the terms. These terms and usage are from Karen MacNeil's 2001 edition of
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felt on the teeth, gums, tongue and inner cheeks. It comes from the skin, seeds and stems of grapes. Think of drinking dark black tea without any milk or sugar.
843:: a wine that is not exhibiting much aroma or bouquet characteristics perhaps due to its youth. It can be described as the sense that a wine is "holding back". 52: 1127: 2678: 2500: 704:: the tracks of liquid that cling to the sides of a glass after the contents have been swirled. Often said to be related to the alcohol or 1503: 99: 71: 1762: 1686: 1665: 1640: 1621: 897:: a wine with unbalanced, puckery acidity. Often applies to mistreated wines with excessive acetic acid, giving a vinegar-like bite. 287:: the sense of alcohol in the wine and the sense of feeling in the mouth. A wine is usually described as light, medium or full body. 118: 519:, has already gone past its peak (or optimal) drinking period and is rapidly declining in quality is said to have "fallen over". 78: 2051: 1737: 1374: 2218: 605:: wine with heavy weight or body, due to its alcohol content. It can also refer to a wine that is full in flavor and extract. 453:: a wine with off flavors and aromas that most likely resulted from poor hygiene during the fermentation or bottling process. 56: 2704: 85: 2709: 2779: 837:: a wine (usually red) with a slight taste of raisins resulting from the use of grapes that were overripe when picked. 67: 2629: 2596: 2425: 802:: a wine containing a high concentration of trimethyldihydronaphthalene, whose scent is evocative of the odour of 567:, flat refers to a wine that has lost its effervescence. In all other wines the term is used interchangeably with 45: 2719: 2609: 2493: 2364: 2256: 1857: 1840: 720:: a wine with a "dank, old-attic smell" arising from processing moldy grapes or using dirty storage containers. 1428: 915:. While this can be a characteristic of the grape varietal, many spicy notes are imparted from oak influences. 2604: 1977: 1813: 1657: 341: 2467: 2390: 1835: 2774: 2405: 2174: 1818: 354:: the sense of tannins that is not overwhelming. It is not necessarily a negative attribute for wine. 92: 2056: 1808: 2634: 2586: 2486: 2036: 1730: 630: 2624: 2129: 365: 2578: 2525: 2109: 2046: 1682: 1661: 1636: 1617: 529:. A wine with too much fat that is not balanced by acidity is said to be "flabby" or "blowzy". 262: 131: 1507: 2743: 2451: 2369: 2296: 2159: 2061: 1459: 1032: 516: 296: 2724: 2545: 2462: 2248: 2076: 2011: 1954: 1917: 1797: 324: 477:. It can also refer to the drying impression felt on the palate caused by high levels of 2619: 2614: 2563: 2517: 2374: 2346: 2321: 2242: 2231: 2226: 2124: 2091: 1907: 1885: 1852: 1828: 1723: 579: 564: 400:: a wine that gives a perception of being multi-layered in terms of flavors and aromas. 385: 266: 226: 211: 148: 1120:""Women Are Like Fine Wine" – A witty way to detect and remember top wine descriptors" 595:: the perception of the grape characteristics and sense of body that is unique to the 394:: a wine with a rough texture or mouthfeel. Usually applies the perception of tannins. 2768: 2644: 2553: 2359: 2354: 2031: 1847: 1823: 1676: 1651: 1046: 789: 144: 2430: 2021: 1959: 1949: 1902: 908: 710: 506: 156: 2179: 1016:: a wine with "the harsh aroma of vinegar" usually resulting from the presence of 487:: sparkling/Carbonated sensation, light carbonation in categorically "still" wine. 814:. A petrolly character is considered a highly desirable characteristic in mature 2748: 2699: 2662: 2456: 2311: 2301: 2199: 2081: 1964: 1895: 1754: 1051: 1038: 1017: 811: 620: 151:
that the taster experiences and can be used in assessing the overall quality of
34: 885:: a wine with a pleasing texture. Typically refers to a wine with soft tannins. 2652: 2568: 2558: 2509: 2415: 2410: 2395: 2331: 2326: 2291: 2189: 2184: 2144: 2071: 2016: 2006: 2001: 1988: 1944: 1932: 1922: 1880: 1706: 1611: 1028: 999: 876: 763: 737: 542: 425: 369: 216: 953:: a wine with high levels of acidity. Tartness or acidity is detected by the 209:: the smell of a wine. The term is generally applied to younger wines, while 2530: 2420: 2400: 2336: 2316: 2306: 2266: 2204: 2086: 2026: 1927: 785: 526: 474: 361: 161: 384:: a wine with a sticky or sickly sweet character that is not balanced with 17: 2276: 2271: 2261: 2154: 2134: 2101: 2066: 1996: 1912: 1875: 1787: 1782: 1767: 979: 975: 912: 815: 807: 705: 652: 596: 824:: a wine with a high level of alcohol that is not excessively alcoholic. 2729: 2535: 2286: 2139: 2114: 2041: 1890: 1777: 1696: 989: 872: 767: 741: 615:: an herbaceous or vegetal element of a wine—ranging from freshly mown 478: 414: 241: 927:: a wine with a noticeable sense of sugar levels (aka Residual sugar). 493:: a wine that possess finesse with subtle flavors that are in balance. 2694: 2657: 2281: 2169: 2164: 1007: 904: 803: 793: 771: 749: 745: 571:
to denote a wine that is lacking acidity, particularly on the finish.
470: 345: 239:-like floweriness commonly associated with wines that have been aged 236: 194: 692:: the sense of acidity in the wine that lacks a perception of fruit. 867:: a wine exhibiting the aromas and flavors of the various types of 2194: 2149: 2119: 1772: 1460:"/Glossary of Wine Tasting Terms: Lactic Acid to Lush or Luscious" 1003: 868: 775: 753: 727: 184:: a wine with a noticeable sense of acidity. It's detected by the 130: 861:: a wine that has a good sense of body that is not overly tannic. 651:: the herbal, vegetal aromas and flavors that maybe derived from 1746: 1702: 616: 466: 447:: a wine with several layers of flavor. An aspect of complexity. 412:: a sense of the wine's ability to relay its place of origin or 258: 152: 2482: 1719: 1700: 944: 583:
grapes native to North America, usually something undesirable.
28: 2478: 947:. Barolo and Amarone wines often exhibit such characteristic. 465:: this can mean a wine with aromas and flavor reminiscent of 344:
and has a rich, creamy mouthfeel with flavors reminiscent of
302: 203:: a wine that has an unbalanced presence of too much alcohol. 686:: a wine that is rich in fruit but maybe lacking in tannins. 645:: a wine that is very alcoholic with too much sense of body. 257:: a wine that incorporates all its main components—tannins, 962:: a sense of the charred or smoky taste from an oaked wine. 875:
smoke, roasting fire smoke and a toasty smoke derived from
311: 1375:"Velvety, bright, flabby: Stop to consider how wine feels" 855:: a wine with coarse texture, usually a young tannic wine. 698:: a red wine high in tannins, with a thick and soft taste. 1588: 1586: 1584: 1559: 1557: 1555: 1542: 1540: 1538: 1536: 1486: 1484: 1482: 1480: 1442: 1440: 1438: 1409: 1407: 1405: 1403: 1401: 1399: 1397: 1395: 1345: 1343: 1341: 1339: 1337: 1335: 1333: 1308: 1306: 1304: 1302: 1300: 1298: 1285: 1283: 1281: 1251: 1249: 1247: 1245: 1243: 1241: 1239: 1237: 1235: 1210: 1208: 1206: 1204: 1202: 1200: 1198: 1196: 849:: a sense of sweetness in the wine that is not excessive. 1268: 1266: 1264: 1194: 1192: 1190: 1188: 1186: 1184: 1182: 1180: 1178: 1176: 1163: 1161: 1159: 1146: 1144: 903:: a wine with aromas and flavors reminiscent of various 736:: a wine with a noticeable perception of the effects of 661:: a wine with a flavour or aroma "reminiscent of herbs". 505:: a wine with concentrated flavors, often from extended 1715: 933:: a wine with aggressive tannins. It's detected by the 328:): the layers of smells and aromas perceived in a wine. 1089: 1087: 1085: 1083: 1081: 1079: 269:—in a manner where no one single component stands out. 988:: an oak induced characteristic aroma reminiscent of 459:: a wine that is lacking the perception of sweetness. 308: 197:
after wine has been swallowed. "Finish" is a synonym.
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Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. 509:, trading a rougher youth for enhanced ageability. 525:: a wine that is full in body and has a sense of 275:: a wine with intense flavor, or high in alcohol. 943:: a wine with aromas and flavors reminiscent of 998:: a wine with aromas and flavor reminiscent of 577:: the musty odor and flavor of wines made from 535:: a wine of high quality that is well balanced. 143:allows the taster to qualitatively relate the 2494: 1731: 541:: the sense and perception of the wine after 8: 360:: the flavors and mouthfeel associated with 2501: 2487: 2479: 1984: 1738: 1724: 1716: 1697: 434:: a pleasing sense of acidity in the wine. 1678:Understanding, Choosing and Enjoying Wine 364:, typically among rich red wines such as 119:Learn how and when to remove this message 1255: 1214: 2679:Clarification and stabilization of wine 1592: 1575: 1563: 1546: 1527: 1490: 1446: 1413: 1361: 1349: 1324: 1312: 1289: 1272: 1226: 1167: 1150: 1070: 1063: 1093: 281:: an unpleasant perception of tannins. 323: 7: 1114: 1112: 1110: 1108: 1106: 1104: 1102: 667:: a wine lacking the sense of fruit. 57:adding citations to reliable sources 921:: a wine that is not overly tannic. 891:: a wine that is not overly tannic. 756:body and a smoky or toasted flavor. 589:: a positive perception of acidity. 378:: a wine that is not very aromatic. 25: 1763:Annual growth cycle of grapevines 1635:(3rd ed.). Abbeville Press. 2742: 2450: 1031: 974:: how much a wine expresses the 740:. This can include the sense of 295: 33: 1610:MacNeil, Karen MacNeil (2001). 708:content of a wine. Also called 515:: a wine that, at a relatively 481:that occur naturally in grapes. 340:: a wine that has gone through 44:needs additional citations for 1650:Robinson, Jancis, ed. (2006). 1427:The Oxford Companion to Wine. 551:: a stronger sense of tannins. 135:Wine tasting descriptors image 1: 2705:Glossary of viticulture terms 1633:Jancis Robinson's Wine Course 730:, smell or bouquet of a wine. 557:: a lacking sense of acidity. 155:. 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