Velvety

/VEL-vuh-tee/
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Smooth, soft, luxurious texture like velvet.

Full Definition

Velvety describes exceptionally smooth, plush texture - tannins so fine and ripe they feel like velvet fabric. It's a highly positive descriptor indicating refined, luxurious mouthfeel. Velvety texture is prized in Merlot, aged Pinot Noir, and premium reds. Related to but more luxurious than silky.

Related Terms

silkysmoothplush

See Also

tannintexture
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