Funky: Modern slang for an "earthy" wine with strongly organic qualities, may be complimentary, neutral or negative depending on its intensity and the taster's personal preference.
FUNKY
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FUNKY 1970's jargon word. Defies precise definition. Used by some Canadian tasters when reviewing provincial Liquor Control Board offerings.
The nose has a funky smell. Some geeks might say the wine was backward, or in a "dumb" stage.
The dark purple wine had a black jammy fruit nose with floral and earthy tones bolstered with some funky oak whiffs. The nose sparked some flicker of warning.
Santa Margherita 2002 Valdadige Italy Pinot Grigio ($24) - Funky aromas, cheesy, sweaty socks, unpleasant. Flavor the same, "dirty" and displeasing, a touch of prickliness on the tongue.
Cork taint — cardboard, wet dog
Brettanomyces bruxellensis — horse saddle, band-aids
Refermentation — coarse or funky aromas, slight carbonation
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Earthy: Used to describe both positive and negative attributes in wine. At its best, a pleasant, clean quality that adds complexity to aroma and flavors. The flip side is a funky, barnyardy character that borders on or crosses into dirtiness.
 See also: Wine, Fruit, Aroma, Complex, Style
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