Tasting Descriptors

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What does ‘cut’ mean when referring to wine?

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Jul 29, 2024

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Why does my glass of Rioja smell like dill?

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Jul 1, 2024

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Does wine actually contain spices, chocolate and flowers?

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Feb 5, 2024

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What does the term “racy” mean when used to describe a wine?

Sep 25, 2023

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What does “well-cut” mean when referring to a wine?

Aug 28, 2023

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When someone asks for a fruity wine, do they mean sweet?

Apr 17, 2023

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What’s the deal with wine “legs”?

Jul 18, 2022

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What is “dry” wine? Aren’t all wines wet …?

Jul 12, 2022

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Are wine tasting note descriptors listed in order of prominence?

May 9, 2022

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How can a wine taster distinguish between so many different types of "pepper" in a wine?

May 2, 2022

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What does it mean to say a wine is "full-bodied"?

Nov 1, 2021

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What does it mean if a wine is “snappy”?

Aug 25, 2021