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Common Tasting Terms

Acidity- A critical element of wine, preserves the wine’s freshness.

In excess results in an overly tart and sour wine.

Balance- A desired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity are in total

harmony. Wines with good balance tend to age

gracefully.

Body- The weight and presence of wine in the mouth provided

by the alcohol and tannin level. Full-bodied wines tend

to have this strong concentration.

Bouquet- The blending of a wine’s aroma within the bottle over a

period of time. Caused by volatile acidity.

Complex- A subjective term often used in tasting. A wine is said to

be complex if it offers a variety of flavors and scents that

continue to evolve as it develops.

Flabby- A wine that lacks structure, or is heavy to the taste, lacks

acidity.

Full-Bodied- Wine high in alcohol and extract, generally speaking fills

the mouth, powerful.

Lean- Generally wines that are slim, lacking of generosity or

thin.

Oaky- A desirable flavor imparted to wine if done in

moderation. Most wines are aged in oak barrels 1 to 3

years, thereby receiving this toasty oak characteristic.

However, if a weak wine is left in contact too long with

an oak barrel it will tend to be overpowered with an oaky

taste.

Tannin- Tannins are extracted from the grape skins and stems

and are necessary for a well balanced red wine. Tannins

are easily identified in wine tasting as the drying

sensation over the gums. Tannins generally fade as a

wine ages.

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