Wine

Wine

Referring to any alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes.

Industry: Beverages

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Extract

Beverages; Wine

Richness and depth of concentration of fruit in a wine. Usually a positive quality, although high extract wine can also be highly tannic.

Fading

Beverages; Wine

Describes a wine that is losing color, fruit or flavor, usually as a result of age.

Fat

Beverages; Wine

Full-bodied, high alcohol wines low in acidity give a "fat" impression on the palate. Can be a plus with bold, ripe, rich flavors; can also suggest the wine's structure is suspect.

Closed

Beverages; Wine

Describes wines that are concentrated and have character, yet are shy in aroma or flavor.

Cloudiness

Beverages; Wine

Lack of clarity to the eye. Fine for old wines with sediment, but it can be a warning signal of protein instability, yeast spoilage or re-fermentation in the bottle in younger wines.