Glossary
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.
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