Beverages

Beverages

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

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leafy

Beverages; Wine

Describes the slightly herbaceous, vegetal quality reminiscent of leaves. Can be a positive or a negative, depending on whether it adds to or detracts from a wine's flavor.

lean

Beverages; Wine

A not necessarily critical term used to describe wines made in an austere style. When used as a term of criticism, it indicates a wine is lacking in fruit.

lees

Beverages; Wine

Sediment remaining in a barrel or tank during and after fermentation. Often used as in sur lie aging, which indicates a wine is aged "on its lees." See also sur lie.

legs

Beverages; Wine

The viscous droplets that form and ease down the sides of the glass when the wine is swirled.

length

Beverages; Wine

The amount of time the sensations of taste and aroma persist after swallowing. The longer the better.

lingering

Beverages; Wine

Used to describe the flavor and persistence of flavor in a wine after tasting. When the aftertaste remains on the palate for several seconds, it is said to be lingering.