Aftertaste
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Aftertaste is the persistence of a sensation of flavor after the stimulating substance has passed out of contact with the taste buds for taste.
AFTERTASTE: The taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted, spit or swallowed. The aftertaste or "finish" is the most important factor in judging a wine's character and quality.
aftertaste
As the term suggests, the taste left in the mouth when one swallows is the aftertaste. This word is a synonym for length or finish.
Aftertaste
The flavour that remains after you swallow. Surprisingly, this may differ significantly from the taste while the wine is in your mouth.
Aftertaste
The flavor impression the wine leaves after it is swallowed. Also referred to as the "finish" of a wine. Fine wines have a lingering finish, or aftertaste.
Aroma
The smell of a wine, especially young wines.
Aftertaste: Also known as "finish", aftertaste is the the taste that lingers in the back of your mouth after tasting or swallowing that indicates complexity.
Aftertaste
The flavor the wine leaves in your mouth after it is swallowed. It is also known as the finish of a wine. Fine wines have a long finish, or aftertaste.
Aftertaste: The odors and flavors that linger in the mouth after swallowing or spitting out the wine.
Aging: Holding wines for a period of time in barrels, tanks, or bottles.
Aftertaste
The taste that stays in your mouth after swallowing the wine. It should be pleasant and in fine wines it should last a long time after the wine is gone.
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Aftertaste
The taste left on the palate after the wine has been swallowed. The persistence of the aftertaste - the length - may be used as an indicator of the quality of the wine.
Aftertaste: The flavor that stays in the mouth after swallowing wine. Also known as a wine's finish, this flavor can be buttery, oaky, spicy, tart, or bitter.
AFTERTASTE: The taste that is left in your mouth after you have sipped and/or swallowed wine. This term is also often used to describe the "finish" of a wine. A long, lingering, rich, complex aftertaste is usually desireable in a wine.
Aftertaste Flavour remaining on the palate, throat and back nasal passages after a wine has been swallowed. The longer, the better, Also called the finish, or the 'lingering farewell'.
Aftertaste
The flavor impression after a wine is swallowed. Also called the "finish" of a wine. Better wine have longer finishes.
Aftertaste - A tasting term for the taste left on the palate after wine has been swallowed.
Aging barrel - A barrel used to age wine or distilled spirits.
Aftertaste
An impression left on the palate after tasting that differs from, and is often less pleasant than, the initial taste of the wine.
Aftertaste
Flavours and odours that linger in the mouth after wine is swallowed.
Aging
Holding wines for a period of time in barrels, tanks or bottles to affect the character of the finished wine.
Aftertaste: The taste that stays in your mouth after swallowing it. Some also refer to this as a wine's finish, which can be buttery, oaky, spicy, tart, or even acidic.
Aftertaste: The flavour that lingers in your mouth after tasting or swallowing, and which can be either pleasant or unpleasant , or non-existent, which would indicate a neutral wine.
Aftertaste
The taste left after the wine has been swallowed or spat out. The persistence of the aftertaste (the length) can indicate the quality of the wine.
AFTERTASTE (FINISH)
Term used to describe the taste left in the mouth after swallowing the wine. Both character and length of the aftertaste are part of the total evaluation.
AGE/AGEING
All wine is aged from a few weeks to many decades.
aftertaste:The residual flavours left in the mouth after a wine has been tasted. Synonym: finish.
aggressive:A wine with excessive astringency accentuated by high acidity.
Aftertaste
The last flavor sensation perceived after tasting a cheese. Pronounced aftertastes .
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Aftertaste
A tasting term used in relation to the sensation of flavor left on the palate after wine has been swallowed. The aftertaste may be harsh, hot, short, smooth, soft and lingering, tannic, or nonexistent.
Aftertaste: The "shadow taste" remaining in your mouth just after swallowing a sip of wine. Important in wine tasting because it can reveal an extra attribute or fault.
Aftertaste
The flavour that wine leaves after it is swallowed. Also referred to as the "finish" of a wine. Fine wines have a lingering finish or aftertaste.
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Flavours and aromas which remain present after swallowing the wine. "Retrogusto" should not be confused with "retronasal"..
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AFTERTASTE (see also FINISH, LENGTH) - a.k.a Farewell, Fairwell. Term used to describe the taste left in the mouth after swallowing the wine. Both character and length of the aftertaste are part of the total evaluation.
long aftertaste, appealing flavour characteristics may intensify
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Finish or aftertaste that doesn't last. Opposite of "long" or "lingering."
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Dejo (aftertaste) Sensations that linger after the wine has been swallowed.
Denso (dense) Thick, full bodied, well structured wine.
The final aftertaste of a wine. Very good wines tend to have relatively long finishes.
FLORAL
A descriptive term for a wine that has a smell reminiscent of flowers or meadows.
Note the aftertaste when you swallow. How long does the finish last? Do you like the taste?
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FINISH (see AFTERTASTE).
As in "this wine has a (whatever) finish".
FIRM (see AUSTERE).
Attacks the palate with acid or tannic astringency. Suggests that the wine is young and will age.
Finish
The aftertaste that lingers in the mouth when sipping coffee. Finish may be considered long, flat and acidic, or brief and effervescent, depending on the length and consistency of the taste.
Finish
The aftertaste of wine. Some wines taste sweet at first but "finish" dry in the mouth. Any wine taste that leaves the palate quickly is said to have a "short" finish. A taste that lingers carries a "long" finish--a quality to be desired.
Tasting for Aftertaste - This is the sensation that lingers in your mouth just after swallowing a sip of wine. Aftertaste is important in wine tasting because it can reveal an extra attribute or a fault.
Finish - The aftertaste of a wine that remains once a wine is swallowed. A characteristic of a 'better' wine is a finish that is of extended length and is harmonious and smooth.
Aftertaste A term for the taste left on the palate after wine has been swallowed. "Finish" is a synonym.
Aggressive A wine with harsh and pronounced flavors. The opposite of a wine described as "smooth" or "soft" ...
Considered a fault if the bitterness dominates the flavor or aftertaste. A trace in sweet wines may complement the flavors. In young red wines it can be a warning signal, as bitterness doesn't always dissipate with age.
Short - Refers to finish, or aftertaste, when it ends abruptly.
Silky - Smooth, sinuous texture and finish.
Simple - Opposite of complex; straightforward.
Smoky - Aroma and flavour sometimes associated with oak ageing.
Finish - The finish is the aftertaste of a wine. A great wine has a long finish which lingers pleasingly on your palate. It should be long and have good flavors and sensations in your mouth, tempting you to take another sip.
This is where the wine culminates, where the aftertaste comes into play. Did it last several seconds? Was it light-bodied (like the weight of water), medium-bodied (similar in weight to milk) or full-bodied (like the consistency of cream)?
Allow enough time to retain the aftertaste of the wine and do not immediately rinse out your mouth. Recall the aftertaste and its feeling, was it dry or moist, did it have an overall flavor that leaves a distinct impression behind?
Tasting Terms:
Aftertaste: The flavors that linger in your mouth after you swallow (or spit) a wine. If there is a single reliable indicator of wine quality, it is the length of the aftertaste (see "finish").
Aftertaste. The flavor that lingers in your mouth after you've swallowed the wine. All good wines should have a pleasant aftertaste and great wines should have a long pleasant aftertaste. Aftertaste is also known as the wines "finish".
The wines are often characterized with a slight bitter aftertaste. Ruché is a very distinctive, medium bodied wine with clear notes of pepper and wild berries. The wine is quite floral on the nose.
The aftertaste, finish, and length of a wine are all things we feel on our palate. We are looking for how the wine feels in weight (light, medium, full) and texture (silky, coarse, velvety). Try to observe how long the sensations last in your mouth.
Blush wines range from those huge jugs of Carlo Rossi, Paul Masson, and Gallo (which are sweet, possessed of a disturbing aftertaste or undertone which suggests something rotten and decaying, ...
Finish: The key to judging a wine's quality is finish, also called aftertaste--a measure of the taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted. Great wines have rich, long, complex finishes.
Finish Finish refers to the length of time a wine's flavors and mouthfeel linger after swallowing or spitting, and like aftertaste, is an important indicator of quality. In general, the longer the finish, the better the wine.
Finish: the sensual impression -- long or short, strong or weak --that lingers after you have swallowed a wine; a.k.a. "aftertaste".
Flat: usually connoting a wine without acid tang; see oxidized.
It is extremely important (particularly in white wines) in determining structure, shape and lifespan. Good acid levels can make a wine crisp and refreshing, supporting the aftertaste. Acidity also helps preserve a wine.
There appear to be four predominate types of acid found in wine: Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid and Citric Acid. These acids add what is called "structure" and help shape the flavors and aftertaste (also called a wine's ...
This example from Juve y Camps has lots of fizz, good acidity, is fruity yet dry, and finishes with a nice clean aftertaste. Strong scents of pear and spice in the nose. Good fruit, good acidity and good finish. Nice mousse (bubbles/froth).
Chocolate, which combines astringency, bitterness and sweetness, has an extremely long aftertaste, can foul the palate for wine evaluation, and is not recommended within three hours prior to serious tasting.
Swallow the wine and think about its finish, or aftertaste. Does the flavor stay in your mouth or is gone in an instant? Finally, everyone can discuss how they felt about the wine overall. Did they like it or hate it?
 See also: Taste, Wine, Aroma, Grape, Sweet
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