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A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y
Chewy
Wines with unusual thickness of texture or tannins that one almost "chews" before swallowing.
Clean
Fresh, with no discernible defects; refers to aroma, appearance and flavor.
Closed
Young, undeveloped wines that do not readily reveal their character are said to be closed. Typical of young Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as other big red wines.
Coarse
Rude or harsh in flavor; clumsy or crude.
Complete
Mature, with good follow-through on the palate, satisfying mouth-feel and firm aftertaste.
Complex
Multifaceted aroma and/or flavor. Most wines considered great exhibit a combination of flavor and aroma elements.
Cooked
Heavy, pruney flavor; also said of wines from very hot growing regions or wines that are overripe.
Corked, corky
Smelling of cork rather than wine; due to a faulty cork.
Crisp
Fresh, brisk character, usually with high acidity.
Deep
Having layers of persistent flavor that gradually unfold with aeration.
Delicate
Light fragrance, flavor, and body.
Developed
Mature. A well-developed wine is more drinkable than an undeveloped one.
Distinctive
Elegant, refined character that sets the wine apart on its own.
Dry
Opposite of sweet; somewhat subjective in that tasters may perceive sweetness to varying degree.
Dull
Lacking liveliness and proper acidity; uninteresting.
Dumb
Not revealing flavor or aroma; closed; typical of wines that are too young or too cold.
Earthy
Smell or flavor reminiscent of earth. A certain earthiness can be appealing; too much makes the wine coarse.
Elegant
Refined character, distinguished quality, stylish, not heavy.
Extra Dry
A term used on Champagne labels to indicate not-quite-dry; not as dry as Brut.
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