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Oak, oaky
Aroma and flavor that derive from aging in oak casks or barrels. Characterized by smokiness, vanilla, clove or other spices. Should not be overly pronounced.
Off-dry
Not quite dry, a perception of sweetness too faint to call the wine sweet.
Off-flavors (also off-aromas or off-nose)
Not quite right; flavors or odors that are not correct for a particular type of wine; opposite of clean; defective.
Open
Revealing full character.
Oxidized
Flat, stale or sherrylike aroma and flavor; spoiled as the result of overexposure to air.
Petillant
A light sparkle.
Rich
Full, opulent flavor, body and aroma.
Ripe
Mature, fully ripe fruit.
Robust
Full-bodied, powerful, heady
Rough
Harsh edges, biting, unpleasant.
Round
Smooth and well-developed flavor, without angularity or rough edges.