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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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fining

Beverages; Wine

A technique for clarifying wine using agents such as bentonite (powdered clay), gelatin or egg whites, which combine with sediment particles and cause them to settle to the ...

flabby

Beverages; Wine

Soft, feeble, lacking acidity on the palate.

fleshy

Beverages; Wine

Soft and smooth in texture, with very little tannin.

flinty

Beverages; Wine

A descriptor for extremely dry white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, whose bouquet is reminiscent of flint struck against steel.

floral (also flowery)

Beverages; Wine

Literally, having the characteristic aromas of flowers. Mostly associated with white wines.

fortified

Beverages; Wine

Denotes a wine whose alcohol content has been increased by the addition of brandy or neutral spirits.

foxy

Beverages; Wine

A term used to describe the unique musky and grapey character of many native American labrusca varieties.