Character

Character: A wine with top-notch distinguishing qualities. Crisp: Denotes a fresh, young, wine with good acidity. Cutting Edge: Stylistic, hip.

Varietal character Varietal character refers to the specific traits of a given grape variety of the ensuing wine.

Characteristics So when we talk about Zinfandel characteristics, what jumps to mind is the intense fruit/jam characters that the wine has.

Characteristics A glass of Carménère wine. Carménère wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are more gentle and softer than those in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.

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character that can almost be described as minty. This would be a great choice for Sauvignon Blanc or maybe even an apple wine. - Honey can also be a be used to sweeten your wine. For example, use ...

Characteristics Vine The vine is fairly vigorous and high yielding particularly if grown in a warm to hot environment with suitable soils, but it is susceptible to several diseases.

Character: The combination of a wine's features Chianti: A fruity, light ruby-to-garnet-colored red from Tuscany (Italy), formerly bottled in a characteristic straw-covered flask. When aged three years or more, it can be called Chianti ...

Character The impression of a wine being solid and having integrity and substance.

Character: The combination of a wine's features that make it distinguishable. A term of praise. Charmat Process: The process of producing sparkling wines in tanks rather than bottles. Often used to mass-produce inexpensive sparkling wines.

Character That which makes a wine distinctive. A region's winemaking tradition, soils, and grape varieties combine to produce a wine's character. Clarification The process of removing cloudiness in the wine by filtration and/or fining.

Character: The combination of a wine's features that make it distinguishable. Describes a wine whose qualities are very marked and easily recognisable.

Character Port is a house style that is not vintage dated. It is a simple, inexpensive style that will not improve with age. The label will not say "Character Port," it will have a brand name instead.

Characteristic description of a young wine with yet-to-develop aromas and flavours. A synonym for "closed-in". Named so because it seems "unable to speak". EARTHY ...

A characteristic of the production for Rioja wines is represented by the long aging times in cask, probably like in no other country in the world.

The character Miles in the hit 2004 movie Sideways discusses the virtues of Pinot Noir with Maya. He considers it the antithesis of plummy Merlot that can lack acidity.

DUMB Characteristic description of a young wine with yet-to-develop aromas and flavours. A synonym for "closed-in". Named so because it seems "unable to speak".

BakedA characteristic-usually not complementary-of wines produced from very ripe and over-ripe grapes. BALADABlack skinned variety found in Spain. Pedigree is reported to be Muscat Hamburg x Mortagua. (No other details as yet).

Another characteristic of this AC is that it is the only one in France which requires the name of the varietal on the label. Only eight grape varieties are permitted and most of them are of German origin. The minimum natural degree of alcohol is 8.

Aerobic Characterizing the type of organism that needs oxygen to thrive. Top-fermenting yeast is an aerobic organism. Alcohol Ethyl alcohol or ethanol, which is a by-product of fermentation.

Vintage Character-This is basically a marketing gimmick designed to associate slightly above-average Ruby Ports with the reputation of the much greater Vintage Ports.

Certain characteristics are associated with the various types of grape and even with the area where a wine is grown - an Australian Riesling might be described as having tropical fruit flavours, ...

Mimosa, characteristics and photos Medicinal Herbs: Mimosa Tree, interesting information Mimosa, as an exotic pest plant Florida Mimosa, nice photograph ...

cheesy A characteristic of the of certain very old . May also be a flaw in some other wines. chewy Describes a wine that is rich with enough mouth-filling and that it seems almost chewable. See also and . chiaretto Italian Very pale red.

Varietal character refers to the combination of aromas and tactile impressions typically offered by a particular grape variety Vendage Tardive French term for late harvested grapes (see Qualitatswein mit Pradikat Spatlese) ...

The typical characteristics of Cõtes du Rhõne wines are due to terroir and grape variety, which by no means underestimates the importance of the human touch for what concerns the Appellation's reputation and unique personality.

FOOD MATCH: Characteristic Chianti, made for red meat; its fresh acidity and fruit makes it a natural with snappy, tomato-based pasta dishes or, as noted, a caprese salad or just about anything made with fresh summer tomatoes and basil.

leafy: A leafy character in a wine is similar to a herbaceous character only in that it refers to the smell of leaves rather than herbs. A wine that is too leafy is a vegetal or green wine.

The most salient characteristic of sauvignon blanc is its distinctive, penetrating aroma, which can evoke scents of grapefruit, lime, green melon, gooseberry, passion fruit, freshly mown grass, and bell pepper.

Elegant Refined character, distinguished quality, stylish, not heavy. Extra Dry A term used on Champagne labels to indicate not-quite-dry; not as dry as Brut.

Crisp, refreshing character, a well-balanced blend of acidity and residual sugar, along with the ability to pair with an almost limitless assortment of food options, make Riesling one of the most versatile wines on the planet.

Good black cherry character, good acidity, well balanced, smooth enough texture, easy going finish. Matches well with all types of food. For about ten bucks, you can't go wrong.

While its varietal character is somewhat vague, its aromas and flavors often combine elements of berryish fruit, herbaceousness, and an earthy-leathery minerality.

"Earthy," "organic" character reminiscent of country lanes. Expected in red Burgundies, and in proportion, considered desirable. Web-weaving by Cliffwood Organic Works ...

With a light fruity character, this is the main component of Vouvray, and is grown in California, South Africa (it's called Steen there) and the Loire Valley in France.

aceticUsed to describe sour vinegar characteristics. acetic acidThis volatile acid is one that contributes to the acidity of a wine. In small amounts it can also 'lift' the palate and accentuate aroma and flavour.

Both character and length of the aftertaste are part of the total evaluation. May be harsh, hot, soft and lingering, short, smooth, tannic, or nonexistent.

As this descriptive term implies, most red wines have an intense berry fruit character that can suggest blackberries, raspberries, black cherries, mulberries, or even strawberries and cranberries. Big ...

A wine having mushroom and/or soil characters; alternatively it can be a descriptor for characteristics Brettanomyces imparts to wines. Elegant Typically well made, balanced, lighter bodied wines End grain ...

Canopy management The viticultural techniques used to balance shoot growth and fruit development to maximize the varietal character of the grapes. Cap A layer of skins and seeds that forms on top of the juice during fermentation of red wines.

When young, a good Pinot Noir exhibits the simpler and fruity characteristics of cherry, plum and raspberries. As they age, they become more rich and complex and will continue to do so in proper conditions.

Kline's character wants to have his own vineyard since he comes from a family of winemakers. A Walk in the Clouds 1995. A love story set in a Mexican-American family's traditional vineyard showcasing different moments in the production of wine.

Zinfandel is noted for the fruit-laden, berry-like aroma and prickly taste characteristics in its red version and pleasant strawberry reminders when made into a "blush" wine.

This grape variety has a distinct fig-like character. In France, Australia and increasingly in California it is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to cut some of the strong "gooseberry" flavor of the latter grape and create better balance.

Being a very productive variety it can produce large quantities of wine for modest effort but the result is rather flavourless and unremarkable and shows no sign of the gooseberry and flowering currant character that is the bedrock of its reputation.

Most are of the muscat type, having the unique aromatic character commonly associated with muscat wines.

Most French wines are everyday vins ordinaires, of no outstanding regional, varietal, or vintage characteristics.

Hold the wine up against a white background (a napkin or piece of paper works fine) and notice its color characteristics. The more wines you sample, the more similarities and differences you'll begin to notice. Smell.

A good wine will have a good balance of all four characteristics. Aging will soften tannins (see Tips for a more detailed description).

Most white wines and light-bodied reds are best consumed when young (1 to 3 years), as it is during this time that the primary fruit characters are at their most appealing.

As with apple, peaches and other fruits, individual grape varieties have quite different characteristics.

Comprehend the flavor characteristics of pink champagne. This champagne shares the same flavor characteristics as traditional champagne: bright and lively fresh fruit flavors and a well-balanced body. Step3 ...

Sauvignon Blanc gives wines an herbal character with aromas of mineral and melon. In the Loire Valley, Sauvignon wines have acquired such a renown that there are the "vins de Sauvignon" (Sauvignon wines) and the others. Aromas: melon, mineral ...

Dornfelder—Rheinpfalz reds of some character, earthy and showing a bit of spice. Duriff—French minor-leaguer once thought to be same as CA’s petite sirah. Dunkelfelder—German red, not invariably awful, but rarely of interest.

Sour Tasting term used for wines having the characteristics of fermentation or rancidity. Implies presence of acetic acid. Close term to acidity. Sour is one of the four objective qualities (sourness, sweetness, saltiness and bitterness).

Simple: Used to describe a wine that has few characteristics which follow the initial impression. Not necessarily a disparaging term, it's often used to describe inexpensive, young wine.

Our Philosophy in the winery is to let the Character or Terroir of the vineyards show through by minimal handling of the grapes and grape must.

A wine that has lost colour or other characteristic due to a casse. DE getrübt ...

Wine: High-quality wine, Rhine Riesling's character, acidity about 10 g/l. Chardonnay ...

A bottle that is rushed to the table straight from the delivery box or shopping bag can never be at its best. Wines, especially older ones, suffer from being moved, and regain their balance and character only after a period of rest, ...

See also: Wine, Grape, Fruit, Aroma, Red