Prunes: sometimes sensed in old Portos and in American Ports of some interest.
Prunes
Like plums, above, but more ripe and one-dimensional still. Not usually the indicator of a subtle or high-end wine.
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Syrah / Shiraz (prunes, spices and berries)
Shiraz is the name of an old city in Iran (Persia). That's probably where the grape variety originated. It is known in France and California as Syrah, and in Australia as Shiraz.
pruney Wines produced from grapes that are overripe take on the character of prunes. Pruney wines are flawed wines.
Dolcetto wines are known for black cherry and licorice flavors with some prunes and a characteristically bitter finish reminiscent of almonds. While the name implies sweetness, the wines are normally dry.
Clear, very dark mahogany color, with ripe and full aromas of prunes, walnuts and brown sugar. Intensely sweet in flavor, "stone" fruit with a tart, lemony acidic "grip" to provide structure.
When done well some of the of aromas and flavors to expect are tar, licorice, leather, violets, chocolate, figs, and prunes. Also note Barolo wines are heavier in alcohol than most Italian wines and you can expect 14 percent to 15 percent alcohol.
Nebbiolo: leather, tar, stewed prunes, chocolate, liquorice, roses.
Norton: red fruit, elderberries.
Petite Sirah (Durif): earthy, black pepper, dark fruits.
Petit Verdot: banana (when young), violets (when aged).
Pruney
Overripe grapes can induce an undesirable taste, sometimes compared to dried prunes, to wines..
Pruning
Related to canopy management, pruning is the act of trimming, cutting away or removing what is superfluous on the vine.
Domaine Réméjeanne 1999 Cotes du Rhone Villages "Genevriers" ($10.99)
Deep black fruit aromas, plums and prunes, and an odd, pleasant herbal scent.
PRUNEY
Overripe, sun-dried grapes can induce an undesirable pungent quality into table wines; sometimes compared to "the taste of dried prunes".
PUCKERY (see also HARD, TANNIC)
Synonym for ASTRINGENT.
When perceptible as a specific fruit, generally the sign of a simple table wine made from warm-weather grapes (as in "plums" and "prunes" above).
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Raisins: When perceptible as a specific fruit, generally the sign of a simple table wine made from warm-weather grapes (as in "plums" and "prunes" above).
Signature aromas include black cherries, kirsch, raisins, plum, prunes, spice, coffee, cocoa and mocha.
 See also: Wine, Fruit, Aroma, Red, Character
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