Fruit Forward

/FROOT FOR-werd/

Wine where fruit flavors dominate the profile.

Full Definition

Fruit forward describes wines where ripe fruit character is the primary impression, rather than earth, oak, or structure. Often associated with New World styles and warm climates. Neither inherently positive nor negative - it describes a style. The opposite is earthy, savory, or structured.

Related Terms

ripe jammy new world

See Also

old world terroir

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The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.

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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.

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