Woody
Has been used interchangeably with ‘oaky’ where, in moderation, is desirable in some wines. Can also imply other non-oak wood qualities derived from defective barrel ageing, and would be considered to be faults in the wine.
Has been used interchangeably with ‘oaky’ where, in moderation, is desirable in some wines. Can also imply other non-oak wood qualities derived from defective barrel ageing, and would be considered to be faults in the wine.
See Thin.
A vinegary quality in a wine, due to the presence of acetic acid along with ethyl acetate in the wine.
Winelike.
The presence of acetic acid in wine, detected by odor and taste. A definite fault.
The feel of a wine when it is thick, soft, and smooth on the palate.
Taste and smell sensations of a vegetable nature. They add to the overall complexity of a wine in small amounts, but undesirable when excessive.
A heavy taste feeling of body to a wine, akin to oily.
A cloudiness in a wine due to suspended sediment. Brilliant is the term used for a wine with no suspended solid material.
A wine that shows significant oxidation due to age.