Glossary
Flavor Profile
/FLAY-vur PROH-file/
The overall combination of taste characteristics in a wine.
Full Definition
Flavor profile is the complete picture of a wine's taste characteristics, including fruit character, savory notes, structure (acidity, tannin, alcohol), texture, and finish. Understanding flavor profiles helps match wine with food and identify personal preferences. Profiles vary by grape, region, vintage, and winemaking.
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The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.
Field Blend
Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.
Filtration
Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.
Finish
The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.
Fining
Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.
First Growth
The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.