Glossary
Hot
/HOT/
Excessive alcohol creating a burning sensation.
Full Definition
Hot describes wine where alcohol is out of balance, creating a burning, warming sensation in the throat that dominates other flavors. It's a fault indicating poor balance, often from overripe grapes or hot-climate growing. Well-balanced high-alcohol wines integrate the warmth without feeling hot.
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A 300-liter barrel common in Australia.
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