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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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subtle

Beverages; Wine

Describes delicate wines with finesse, or flavors that are understated rather than full-blown and overt. A positive characteristic.

supple

Beverages; Wine

Describes texture, mostly with reds, as it relates to tannin, body and oak. A positive characteristic.

sur lie

Beverages; Wine

Wines aged sur lie (French for "on the lees") are kept in contact with the dead yeast cells and are not racked or otherwise filtered. This is mainly done for whites, to enrich ...

tanky

Beverages; Wine

Describes dull, dank qualities that show up in wines aged too long in tanks.

tart

Beverages; Wine

Sharp-tasting because of acidity. Occasionally used as a synonym for acidic.

tartaric acid

Beverages; Wine

The principal acid in wine.

tartrates

Beverages; Wine

Harmless crystals of potassium bitartrate that may form in cask or bottle (often on the cork) from the tartaric acid naturally present in wine.