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A wine's body refers to the weight or fullness felt in the mouth, generally categorized as light, medium, or full-bodied.

The streaks that run down the sides of the glass after swirling, indicating the alcohol or sugar content.

Refers to how many different types of aromas and flavors are present in a wine, as well as how well they're balanced together.

A taste descriptor indicating the presence of mineral flavors in the wine, often linked to terroir.

The year the grapes were harvested to make a particular bottle of wine.

The astringent compounds that come primarily from grape skins, seeds, and stems, contributing to the structure and longevity of a wine.

Describes the flavor and aroma compounds in wine imparted from contact with oak barrels.

Refers to the aromas and scents detected when smelling wine.

Describes a wine texture that is smooth, luscious, and has a pleasing mouthfeel.

A wine that has no perceptible taste of sugar (less than 1% residual sugar).

Describes wines with aromas or flavors reminiscent of earth or soil.

How a wine feels on the palate; it can be smooth, harsh, velvety, or rough.

Used to describe wines that have a strong scent and taste of fresh fruit.

Describes a wine that has a high level of alcohol, resulting in a burning sensation in the throat.

The complex aromas in aged wines that develop with bottle maturation, as opposed to simple 'aroma' found in younger wines.

A wine flaw characterized by a damp, musty, and moldy smell, resulting from a contaminated cork.

A wine with elements (acid, sugar, tannin, and alcohol) that are all in equal proportions, resulting in a harmonious taste.

A wine with refreshing acidity, often used to describe white wines.

Wines with a concentrated fruit flavor that resembles jam or preserves.

Describes a full-bodied wine with a strong, intense flavor, often with high alcohol or tannin.

Refers to the lively, tart, and crisp nature of wine that is detected by salivating.

Refers to wines with the necessary components – tannins, acidity, and alcohol – that give the wine its framework.

The combination of factors including soil, climate, and environment that give a wine its distinctive character.