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Beverages

Drinks and liquids for human consumption, also includes the bottling industry for preparation and sale of such drinks.

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drying out

Beverages; Wine

Losing fruit (or sweetness in sweet wines) to the extent that acid, alcohol or tannin dominate the taste. At this stage the wine will not improve.

dumb

Alcoholic beverages; Wine

Describes a phase young wines undergo when their flavors and aromas are undeveloped. A synonym of closed.

early harvest

Beverages; Wine

Denotes a wine made from early-harvested grapes, usually lower than average in alcoholic content or sweetness.

earthy

Beverages; Wine

Used to describe both positive and negative attributes in wine. At its best, a pleasant, clean quality that adds complexity to aroma and flavors. The flip side is a funky, ...

elegant

Beverages; Wine

Used to describe wines of grace, balance and beauty.

empty

Beverages; Wine

Similar to hollow; devoid of flavor and interest.

enology

Beverages; Wine

The science and study of winemaking. Also spelled oenology.