Finesse
The quality of being fine, or having a certain flair.
Finish
The final impression that a wine leaves on the palate; a long finish is desirable.
Finesse
One of the wine tasting terms I most recommend avoiding because it is vague and anthropomorphic. When not applied to wine the term suggests "subtlety in performance, skill" (Random House Dictionary).
Finesse
The breed and class that distinguish a great wine.
Finish ...
Finesse
Distinctive balance, elegance and flair.
Finish
Aftertaste; lingering flavors and impressions after swallowing. Better wines have longer finishes.
Finesse
Distinctive balance; fineness; elegance and flair.
Finish
Aftertaste, or final impression the wine leaves; it can have a long finish or a short one (not desirable).
Finesse Elegance,
Fining Ridding the wine of suspended particles by adding proteins.
Finish End-taste, aftertaste of a wine.
Finesse
Distinction and grace in a wine.
Finish
The final taste of a wine. The flavors remaining in your mouth after the wine is swallowed; the last impression.
Finesse
A wine with finesse exhibits elegance, refinement and delicacy. There is balance and harmony among its components.
Finesse: A French term used to refer to the "fireness" of exceptionally elegant wines.
finesse: An highly subjective and abstract term relating to a wine of delicacy and complexity.
FINESSE
Delicate and elegant wine
FINISH
As in "this wine has a (whatever) finish" or aftertaste ...
Finesse and elegance, but with nuance and subtlety - a charming 'gourmand' vintage
Weather Conditions
Pleasant in spring, hot in June and July with punctuations of rain that allowed the fruit to ripen, a good september ...
Finesse
Distinctive balance of a wine that separates it from its more ordinary peers.
Finish
Aftertaste, or final impression the wine leaves in the mouth.
Wine lacking in finesse, strong in alcohol and tannins
Hybrid :
Said of a vine-plant which is the result of a cross between two distinct types of wine.
A balanced, rich, nuanced wine demonstrating finesse.
Corked
A moldy odor and flavor from fungus-infected cork attributed to small amounts of trichloroanisole (TCA) in the wine.
Crusher; crusher-stemmer ...
Elegant A term to describe a wine that possess finesse with subtle flavors that are in balance.
Expansive A wine that is considered "big" but still accessible.
Expressive A wine with clearly projected aromas and flavors.[8] ...
Manzanilla - this style of Jerez, produced at Sanlúcar de Barrameda, is very appreciated for its elegance and finesse.
The added finesse with the a la glace technique is achieved by freezing the liquid - complete with sediment of course - in the neck of the bottle.
The outlying regions, falling under the more basic "Petit Chablis" appellation, are planted on portlandian limestone which produces wines with less finesse.
FINESSE (SMOOTHNESS)
Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.
FLEUR (FLOWER)
Disease of the wine resulting in a veil blanchâtre (mycoderma) and a taste of vent.
FOLLE BLANCHE
White Type of vine giving a very sharp wine (gros plant).
Now we're talking Port with finesse and refinement. Aged means it is a blend of Tawny Ports over several years. These can be aged for ten, twenty, thirty, and even forty years.
Really an excellent wine, showing great balance and finesse despite its obvious youth. Importer: Cutting Edge Selections Inc., Cincinnati. (Nov. 1, 1997)
CONVERGING STYLES?
A good wine basket indicates originality, discernment and finesse. A subtle yet classic statement in itself, wine baskets enable family, friends, bosses or business contacts to connect at a rare, uncommon level.
SUBTLE: Describes delicate wines with finesse, or flavors that are understated rather than full-blown and overt. A positive characteristic.
SUPPLE: Describes texture, mostly with reds, as it relates to tannin, body and oak. A positive characteristic.
The small portions are brimming with flavor and finesse and are to be savored slowly.
Primarily it's the grape's tannin, acid and sugar content that determines how ripe the grape actually is and they are key components for influencing a wine's future finesse and strategic presence.
SUBTLE: Delicate wines with finesse and elegance. Understated flavors that are well integrated and inspiring.
SUPPLE: Describes texture, mostly with reds, as it relates to tannin, body and oak. Tends to indicate well balanced.
Pretty. Describes a wine of delicacy and finesse.
Primary aromas. Fresh fruit aromas suggestive of the wine varietal.
Proof. measure of alcoholic content. 100 proof is 50% alcohol by volume.
The same writer explained how growers "planted Mourvèdre and Syrah, two low-yield grapes that give the wine finesse, strictly for the benefit of the government inspectors.
Character
Balance, assertiveness, finesse and most other good qualities combine to create character.
It is a term usually used as a compliment.
Balance, assertiveness, finesse and most other good qualities combine to create character.
Cheesy ...
An element in all great wines and many very good ones; a combination of richness, depth, flavor intensity, focus, balance, harmony and finesse.
Chambolle-Musigny, France
Even at the lower levels, fragrance and finesse are features here. Strawberry and violtes are often cited, as well as a fine boned structure and delicate complexity.
Elegance A complimentary term to describe wine that has class, breeding, finesse and style.
Esters: Esters are compounds of alcohol and organic acids that give flavours and bouquet to a wine.
However it does add greatly in finesse, length, fruitiness, body and colour to the juice of other varieties and is usually blended with varieties such as Grenache, Morrastel, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre, Shiraz and/or Aramon.
Pretty
A descriptor indicating a wine that is attractive for its delicacy and finesse.
Primary aromas
Fresh aromas in wine that derive from the varietal used to make the wine.
Complexity:
A combination of richness, depth, flavor intensity
balance, finesse, and lots of other fancy words
that let you know this is a really good wine.
A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.
70 - 79: ...
Feminine:Describes wines with qualities such as smoothness, roundness, gentleness, finesse, elegance and delicacy. Usage of "feminine" is in decline in favor of these more specific terms.
Parellada is a Spanish white grape used in Cava production, which can add finesse to the blend when grown in cool conditions.
These days there is also a greater understanding of and appreciation for different styles of Pinot Noir wine, even if there is less agreement about those styles--should it be rich, concentrated and loaded with flavor, or a wine of elegance, finesse ...
The alcohol contents of table wines since the 1990s are higher, as are pH levels, and the wines just don't live as long as they once did. I miss the finesse of 1970s "fine red" winemaking and, who knows?, maybe it will return.
 See also: Wine, Region, Grape, Quality, Fruit
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