Glossary

Short

/SHORT/

Wine with brief finish lacking persistence.

Full Definition

Short describes wines whose flavors disappear quickly after swallowing, typically under 5 seconds. Short finish often indicates dilution, low quality, or young wine not yet expressing potential. Length is a key quality indicator; great wines have long finishes.

Related Terms

finish length persistence

See Also

quality concentration

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Reference

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