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Check out 40+ wine descriptions that wine writers use to describe the flavors of wine. From "austere" to "velvety" — expand your vocabulary.
The WineFolly guide provides an excellent primer on wine descriptors, offering a palette of terms that can help you articulate your wine experiences. From ‘earthy’ to ‘jammy’, each descriptor is a brushstroke that adds detail and depth to the portrait of a wine.
Feb 23, 2022 · Learning a few wine terms can help you better understand the types of wine you love and discover future favorites. You're likely familiar with the common varietals—including cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, merlot, and syrah.
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There has been debate about the use of overly descriptive tasting notes in the wine world, as Andrew Jefford discussed in his 2015 column. ‘Each contender is trying to outdo the other, and bludgeon their rivals to death by adjectival force of arms.’ But at the same time, overly bland notes do not communicate anything. ‘Conservative, restrained wine...
Dry white wines
Example wine:Louis Latour, Meursault, 1998 Tasting Note: Clean, limpid medium yellow with a hint of green, quite rich, a really lovely colour. Touch of new wood on the nose, ripe melony fruit, slightly exotic, stylish and very expressive. Fine,floral, honeysuckle fruit on the palate, with hazelnut overtones, rich and quite buttery, yet good lemony acidity, very elegant but still young. Very good balance, oak and fruit well blended in, an excellent example of grape variety dominated by terroir...
Aromatic and sweet white wines
Example wine: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé 1985 Tasting note: Pure gold in colour, with hints of yellow still and no amber. Floral, honeyed-peach and apricot, an impression of great sweetness but not over-heady . Honey and lanolin flavours on the palate, rich barley sugar sweetness, great fruit extract, good botrytis, luscious, classy finish. A fully sweet Sauternes from a fine year, tasting superbly at 15 years, with as long again in front of it. 1. gold– a golden co...
Light red wines
Example wine: Allegrini, Valpolicella Classico Superiore 1998 Tasting note:Brick red colour, very fresh and young looking. Fine, rose-like like bouquet, some sweetness in attack, drier on the second nose. Clean, cherry-like fruit flavours on the palate, a hint of wood and a touch of bitter almonds, good balance, long, dry finish. Fine long flavour despite the liveliness, natural acidity present, a wine for food. 1. brick red– denotes the absence of violet or purple colours of some very young...
Example wine:Château Léoville-Barton, St-Julien, 2ème Cru Classé 1990 Tasting note: Deep colour, velvety red, no real sign of ageing, still very youthful and firm berry fruits on the nose, heavily Cabernet in style, blackcurrant leaf, with a cedar wood / cigar box spice coming through, concentrated fragrance followed by rich fruit. Same concentrate...
Jul 5, 2023 · Pinot Noir, often referred to as the "heartbreak grape," is a beloved red wine grape known for its elegance, finesse, and delicate flavors. In this guide, we will delve into the world of Pinot Noir, exploring its history, characteristics, wine regions, tasting notes, food pairings, popular producers, aging potential, and debunking common myths.
Jul 16, 2024 · Thanks to its fruity flavours and smooth tannins, Pinot Noir wine is considered one of the most popular grapes in the world. In this article, we’re exploring the fascinating world of Pinot Noir, including the best wine regions for making Pinot Noir, some of our recommended food pairings, organic Pinot Noir wines, and more. By the time you ...
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Sep 12, 2022 · Pinot noir is a light to medium body, medium-dry red wine that is typically fruit-forward. When tasting, you're greeted with an earthy, herbal, and spicy nose. Flavors of dark cherries, red currants, and berries are common, along with notes of mushroom and soil.
