Great Wine

/GRAYT wine/

Wine of exceptional quality, balance, and character.

Full Definition

Great wine transcends good wine through exceptional balance, complexity, depth, and character. Subjective but recognized by consensus among critics and collectors. Great wines typically age well, express terroir, and provide memorable drinking experiences. Not defined by price alone, though correlation exists.

Related Terms

fine wine exceptional classic

See Also

quality collectible

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More terms starting with G

Gamay

The red grape of Beaujolais, producing light, fruity wines.

Garrigue

Wild herb aromas associated with Mediterranean wines.

Glass

The vessel for serving wine, affecting aroma and perception.

Glycerol

A byproduct of fermentation contributing to wine texture.

Gobelet

Traditional bush vine training without trellising.

Grafting

Joining a fruiting vine variety to a resistant rootstock.