Polished

/POL-isht/

Refined wine with smooth, seamless character.

Full Definition

Polished describes refined wines with smooth, seamless integration of components. Nothing juts out; edges are rounded. Polished wines show careful winemaking and often fining/filtration. Can imply sophistication or, negatively, over-manipulation removing character. Context determines interpretation.

Related Terms

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