Glossary
Nose
/NOHZ/
The overall aromatic character of wine.
Full Definition
Nose refers to all aromatic characteristics detected by smelling wine, encompassing both aroma (varietal character) and bouquet (fermentation and aging character). 'On the nose' describes what's smelled vs. tasted. A wine's nose can be aromatic, closed, expressive, subtle, or complex. Professional tasters evaluate nose before palate.
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More terms starting with N
Natural Wine
Wine made with minimal intervention and additives.
Negociant
A merchant who buys grapes or wine to blend and sell.
New Oak
Barrels being used for the first time.
New World
Wine regions outside traditional European areas.
Noble Rot
Beneficial fungus (Botrytis cinerea) for sweet wines.
Native Yeast
Wild yeast found naturally in vineyard or winery.