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Off-aromas
Aromas that are defective for a particular type of wine. Also called "off-nose".
Off-dry
Not quite dry, yet not quite sweet.
Off
A very general word for any wine that is not quite as it should be. Usually used by a taster familiar with the wine, who is pronouncing that this bottle or sample is somehow damaged.
Off flavors
Undesirable odors perceived by the mouth.
Off odors
Undesirable odors perceived by the nose from a variety of possible sources.
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Off-dry: Indicates a slightly sweet wine in which the residual sugar is barely perceptible 0.6 percent to 1.4 percent.
Off Odors: Undesirable odors from a variety of sources ranging from moldy fruit to improperly or overly aged bottled wine.', '', 250)"; onMouseout="hideddrivetip()"Off Odors ...
Off-dry
A hint of sweetness, but not sufficient to call the wine sweet.
Off-flavors, Off-aromas
Defective flavors and odors.
Off-flavors (also off-aromas or off-nose)
Not quite right; flavors or odors that are not correct for a particular type of wine; opposite of clean; defective.
Open
Revealing full character.
Off dry: A general term used to describe wines that have a slight perception of sweetness.
Off: A wine that's not quite right, referring to either the aroma or flavors.
Old World: A collective term used for European winemaking countries.
Off-taste Unclean, tainted or diseased wine; not necessarily undrinkable.
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Off-smell/Off-taste: an offensive aspect of a wine, such as rotten egg (Hydrogen sulfide) odor, or an atypical aspect of wine, such as a Cabernet-Sauvignon wine smelling or tasting more like a Pinot noir wine, i.e. not true to type.
Off-dry
Very slightly sweet.
Off flavours
Undesirable odours perceived by the mouth.
Off odours
Undesirable odours perceived by the nose from a variety of possible sources.
Dry/Off Dry: Little or no sugar = "dry", slightly sweeter = "off dry".
Fruit: A key quality in wine; the winemaker's goal is to capture the true essence of the varietal.
Dry, Off-Dry or Sweet: A dry wine is one in which there is no sugar remaining after fermentation. An off-dry wine is slightly sweet, but not so sugary that you couldn't happily enjoy it with a savory meal.
Drawing off - see Devatting.
Drip dickey - A wine accessory that slips over the neck of a wine bottle and absorbs any drips that may run down the bottle after pouring - preventing stains to table cloths, counter tops or other surfaces.
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Off-Dry Indicates a slightly sweet wine in which sugar is barely perceptible; usually contains 0.6 percent to 1.4 percent residual sugar.
Perfumed Describes the intense aromas found in some wines, especially in floral white wines.
Off-dry
Not quite dry. A hint of sweetness that is too faint to call the wine sweet.
The off smell of a wine that has been in contact with old or poorly cleaned wooden casks. It is similar to a moldy smell, or even the "corked" smell of an off wine.
First off, some wine bottles (and almost all alcohol bottles) list their alcohol content in terms of "proof". Proof is simply the percentage of alcohol times 2. If a wine has 10% alcohol in it, it might be labelled as 20 proof.
[edit] Off-dry A wine that has the barest hint of sweetness; a slightly sweet wine in which the residual sugar is barely perceptible.
[edit] Old vine Wine produced from vines that are notably old.
To kick off this guide to the wines of Germany, we have to start with a little history.
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Having an off-putting moldy or mildew smell. The result of a wine being made from moldy grapes, stored in improperly cleaned tanks and barrels, or contaminated by a poor cork. Corked wines never improve with breathing.
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This twist-off Australian Shiraz has many more positives in addition to its closure. Right off the bat, your nose is smacked with wide open aromas of grape jelly, jam, ripe mulberry, blueberry, and raspberry, with hints of black pepper and earth.
Merlot was off to a great early start because of the warm dry weather lasting through May. Surviving the June heatwave, Merlot went on to ripen smoothly and develop fine balance during the cool weeks of July and early August.
While starting off with healthy undamaged grapes is a good start to making wines with low VA, it is no guarantee. Most acetic infections occur in the winery.
Corky: An "off" characteristic in wines due to imperfect corks. Often caused by the chemical compound trichloroanisole or TCA, corkiness is believed to come from fungi that are not detectable on dry corks, or by a cork processed with chlorine.
Almost all the off-characters we will encounter in wine can be classified as flaws when they appear in low concentrations.
sulphides, off smells reminiscent of bad eggs which can taint heavily reduced wine.
Corsica island, off the French South coast, is affectionately called "L'île de beauté" (The beautiful island).
Of course, the wines produced on the island are generally delicious. Corsica offers subtle rosé and dry white wines.
To get the labels off, first try the the oven method. Put the empty, uncorked bottles into the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees until the bottles are hot - maybe 10 minutes or so. Remove - very carefully - and the labels will peel right off.
Thought to allow off-odors to bow off in older wines, and to soften aromas in younger ones. aftertasteThe taste left on the palate after the wine has been swallowed.
The vinegar-like off odor of acetic acid. Acetic acid can be formed by the action of the bacteria acetobacter. These wines often have a sweet, slightly vinegary odor and a sharp, tart flavor.
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Marc the solids remaining in the vat during the vinification of red wines after the liquid has been racked off. (See vin de goutte and vin de presse). Marl general term for any soil which combines clay and lime.
Dirty: Covers any and all foul, rank, off-putting smells that can occur in a wine, including those caused by bad barrels or corks. This is usually a sign of poor winemaking.
Earthy: Describes a wine that tastes of soil, most common in red wines.
Every year the wine contained in the solera is being drawn off - an operation called saca - and then bottled.
The result is that the wine is thrown off balance: you taste the heat of the alcohol over the fruit and other components. The alcohol then tends to overemphasize any bitterness in the wine.
The quality classification starts off with the basic table wine, "Tafelwein" and proceeds to a level 5 designation of "Qualitätsweine mit Prädikat" (QmP) - translated to "Quality wine with attributes.
A fortified wine from the island of Madeira which belongs to Portugal but is located off the west African coast.
It's almost harvest time, and your vines have lovely healthy bunches of ripe white grapes hanging off them.
Upon Algeria's independence in 1962, the French supply of Carignan wine was cut off and growers in Southern France began to plant the vine for their own production.
Off-dry: These whites have some degree of sweetness. This can be due to cheapness - most very inexpensive bottles of wine are sweet to mask the lack of flavor otherwise.
Cork can contain bacteria that will cause "off" flavors in the wine. Quality cork manufacturers bleach and process corks to minimize the chance of a bottle being "corked.
Although Pinot Noir harmonizes well with a wide variety of foods, the best matches to show off the delicacy and texture of Pinot Noir are: grilled salmon, a good cut of plain roast beef, or any dish that features mushrooms as the main flavor element.
The primary cause of this off odor is a compound called "TCA" (for tri-chlor-anisole, which is produced by mold growth on the corks during aging and processing at the factory).
(The Croatian grape, Plavac Mali is the nearest local relation still in production.) Zinfandel needs to be properly ripe to show off its slightly peppery full and fruity character.
Synonymous with picking off.
ESTERS
Produces combination of an alcohol and an acid. Form part of the flavours of the wine.
ÉTAMPAGE (STAMPING)
Marking of the stoppers, the barrels or the cases using an iron.
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Decanting: This is the process of pouring off any sediment that has been deposited in the bottle over time to create 'clean wine'. It is frequently done with vintage port or older red wines that have spent many years in a bottle.
In very large containers, the volume of carbon dioxide given off is sufficient to prevent entry of air. In small fermenters, fermentation traps are inserted, preventing entry of air but permitting exit of carbon dioxide.
According to The Robards Report - "The market for futures on the Bordeaux vintage of 1999 is off to a tepid start as a result of mixed reactions to the quality of the wines.
The Spanish are the acknowledged experts, using the solera system of topping off older wines with the more recently made sherry. Thus there are no vintage sherries and the quality is consistent year after year.
Lees: Solid residue (mostly dead yeast cells and grape pulp, pips and skins) that remains in a barrel or tank after the wine has been drawn off.
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Rioja's vineyards are cradled by the Sierra Cantabria, a mountain range that protects them from harsh weather off the Atlantic Ocean. Ribera del Duero has no such guardian.
First it may be run off - this is the free-run wine and is of higher quality than the wine obtained by pressing the cap, which is the press wine. Press wine has more tannin.
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