Glossary

Creamy

/KREE-mee/

Rich, smooth texture suggesting dairy cream.

Full Definition

Creamy describes a rich, smooth texture resembling dairy cream. It results from malolactic fermentation (producing diacetyl), lees contact, or barrel fermentation. Common descriptor for oaked Chardonnay and quality sparkling wines. Can be positive or excessive depending on context and preference.

Related Terms

buttery rich texture

See Also

malolactic fermentation chardonnay

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Reference

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