葡萄酒品评术语 Wine Tasting Terms
葡萄酒品鉴评价术语_(中英双语版对照)
Acetic: Tasting term indicating an undesirable vinegary smell.醋酸的:一个用来表述不愉快酸味的品尝术语。
Acidic: Used to describe wines whose total acid is so high that they taste tart or sour and have a sharp edge on the palate.酸的:用于形容葡萄酒的总酸度过高以至于尝起来具有辛辣或酸腐味且在口腔中具有锋利的边角感。
Acids:Essential component of all wines. Several different acids are found in grapes and wine. Grapes are one of the few fruits to contain tartaric acid, the major wine acid and the most important source of acidity in wine. Smaller amounts of malic acid, citric acid and lactic acid can also be found, as can acetic acid. See also 'volatile acidity'.酸:所有酒中的基本成分。
在葡萄和葡萄酒中能找到几种不同的酸。
葡萄是少数含有酒石酸的水果的一种,(酒石酸是酒中主要的酸性物质,同时也是酒的酸度的最重要来源)。
除醋酸外,还有少量的苹果酸,柠檬酸和乳酸。
也可参考'volatile acidity挥发性酸'.Acrid: Describes a harsh or bitter taste or pungent smell that is due to excess sulfur.辛辣的:形容一个粗糙或苦的味道又或者是由于过量的硫磺而产生的刺激性气味。
看懂这20个品酒词,从此挑选葡萄酒不用愁了
看懂这20个品酒词,从此挑选葡萄酒不用愁了葡萄酒的品种和数量超过万计,我们随便去一家葡萄酒专卖店或者超市也能看到上百种葡萄酒,如果我们不知道葡萄酒的味道,该如何挑选葡萄酒呢?在购买葡萄酒的时候,部分的人都是靠一些专业的酒评以及朋友推荐来了解一支葡萄酒的味道。
因此了解一些词语,我们就能够更加准确的找到自己喜欢的葡萄酒。
下面,我们来看一些常见的葡萄酒品鉴术语。
ACIDITY(酸度)——酒酸,是造成葡萄酒 (特别是白葡萄酒) 的结构及厚度的重要因素,也是葡萄酒能够陈年的重要因素之一。
红葡萄酒一般酸度较白葡萄酒低,在单宁和酒精度的平衡下,喝起来就更加不明显;而白葡萄酒几乎没有单宁,而且酒精度一般低于红葡萄酒,因此酸度是构成酒体最重要的因素,如果白葡萄酒没有酸度,喝起来非常寡淡无味,并且一般不能陈年。
对于甜葡萄酒来说,酸度更为重要,如果没有合适的酸度和糖度进行平衡,甜葡萄酒就会非常的甜腻。
酸度若与单宁等其他元素不平衡,会造成瑕疵。
FLAT,FLABBY(平淡)——酒的酸度不足或没有果香,表示该酒结构不好,一般出现在比较便宜的葡萄酒中。
FRUIT,FRUITY(水果味)——表示该酒有充份的果味,但没有特定某一种味道。
用在顶级红酒并非赞美词。
通常好酒都能分辨香气。
JUICY(果汁般)——赞美词,形容该酒果味丰富而顺滑。
通常用来形容成熟度非常高的红葡萄酒或者美味的白葡萄酒。
CRISP(活泼青脆的)——清新,有些刺口果酸,是赞美词。
形容年轻的白葡萄酒居多,比如说长相思或者灰比诺。
BIG(强劲)——形容一款酒酒体非常强壮,高酒精度,单宁非常明显,通过经过长时间的新橡木桶陈年,一般具有很好的陈酿潜力。
一般来说,炎热的产区才能够生产比较强劲的葡萄酒,比如说澳洲,美国加州,法国南罗纳河谷等等。
但过度强劲的酒,有失去平衡之虑。
ELEGANT(优雅)——是一个赞美的词语,是指不强壮、不浮夸及不丰满的葡萄酒。
酒体比较轻葡萄酒一般被形容成优雅,相比波尔多的葡萄酒,勃艮第的就更加优雅。
必须了解的葡萄酒术语
品酒、品尝(Tasting)就是“试喝”葡萄酒,通过试喝可以了解葡萄酒的口味、香气、色泽等。
盲饮(Blind Tasting)盖住酒瓶的酒标来试喝。
通过色、香、味来猜测葡萄品种、酒标、生产年份等。
换瓶醒酒、过酒(Decantage)为了清除瓶底的葡萄酒沉淀物,而把酒瓶上部清澈的葡萄酒倒入其他容器(醒酒瓶)里的做法。
勃艮第(Bourgogne)法国东部的葡萄酒产区,由荣纳省(Yonne)、夜丘(Cote de Nuits)、波恩丘(Cote de Beaune)、莎隆内丘(Cote de Chalonnaise)、马孔内(Maconnais)、薄酒莱(Beaujolais)等6个区组成。
出产的酒,酒瓶形状是女性化的“削肩”形。
波尔多(Bordeaux)法国西南部的葡萄酒产区,梅铎(Medoc)、格拉芙(Graves)、苏玳(Sauternes)、柏美洛(Pomerol)、圣特美隆(St.Emilion)等区是有名的产地,酒瓶形状是男性化的“耸肩”形。
年份(Vintage)指的是葡萄的采收年份。
葡萄的好坏决定着葡萄酒的品质,所以“年份”成为酒是否美味的判断指标。
酒窖(cellar)冰藏瓶装葡萄酒的冰库。
男/女侍酒师(sommelier/sommeliere)一手包办从葡萄酒的进货管理到客户服务等事宜的葡萄酒专家,也需要进行资格鉴定考试。
酒厂、酒园(Domaine)勃艮第地区用来栽种葡萄、酿造葡萄酒的地方。
酒庄、酒堡(Chateau)波尔多地区用来栽种葡萄、酿造葡萄酒的地方。
贵腐葡萄酒口感圆润、香醇的甜白酒。
采用被灰霉菌(botrytis cinerea)感染的葡萄酿造而成的甜葡萄酒。
DRCDomaine de La Romanee Conti(罗曼尼-康帝酒厂)的简称。
勃艮第地区的顶级酿酒厂,生产著名的“罗曼尼-康帝”葡萄酒。
风土条件(Terroir)葡萄园周围环境和土地特性的总称。
包括土壤、地形、气候等。
葡萄酒术语
葡萄酒术语酸味——存在于所有的葡萄中,是保存葡萄酒的必须组成部分。
酸味在葡萄酒中的表现特征为脆而麻辣。
回味——在吞咽下酒之后喉间酒味萦回的味道。
请参阅余味。
芳香——口感强烈花香浓郁的葡萄品种,橡木陈年以及在酒瓶中的变化而产生的香味。
麻辣——由于单宁在葡萄酒中的作用而使喉间受到强烈刺激的感觉。
平衡——好的术语,描述了在葡萄酒中香味、酸度、干度或甜度的成分均匀而又和谐的体现。
酒体——(body)葡萄酒在口中的感觉:或丰满或单薄,可以表达为酒体丰满,酒体均匀或酒体轻盈。
酒香——(bouquet)葡萄酒在装瓶陈年的过程中所形成的复杂而又多层次的味道和感觉。
干净——没有可察觉的缺点,没有难闻的味道。
复杂——好的术语,表明了葡萄酒有很多层次和味道。
酿酒师尽其所能在酿制过程中达到口味多样复杂的程度。
浓郁——强烈的香味。
瓶塞味——(Corked Taste,Corkiness,Corky)葡萄酒中由于变质受到污染,产生异常的口味。
清爽——(crisp)非常新鲜,明显的酸味(特别是白葡萄酒)。
特酿——葡萄的混合或特殊精选。
精致——(delicate)描绘了清淡或均匀的葡萄酒酿制得当,口味优雅。
新鲜——生动,干净,果实香味,是新酒的一种重要特征。
香味浓郁——具有强烈的果香味的葡萄酒。
饱满——(Rich)富有一定数量酒体的葡萄酒。
生涩——未成熟的果实味道。
在薏丝琳和格乌兹来妮葡萄酒中非常和谐。
涩口——由于酸度和单宁含量高而引起的麻辣的感觉。
余味——(after-flavor)在吞咽下葡萄酒之后味道在嘴里萦回的时间长度。
越长越好。
轻盈或酒体轻盈——相对而言酒体比较单薄的葡萄酒。
成熟——可以饮用。
柔和——口感和谐。
有时实为甜味的委婉说法。
口感——葡萄酒及其成分在喉咙内的具体感官表现力。
无酿制年份——没有具体年份的葡萄酒,通常是由不同年份的葡萄混合而酿制出来的。
酒味——鼻子闻酒的感受。
葡萄酒的味道,也指香味。
橡木/橡木的——(Casky/Woody Taste)在葡萄酒陈年的过程中,由于酒与橡木桶接触而产生的带有橡木的香味和口感。
葡萄酒种类及品味术语(中英对比)
What is Wine ? (什么是葡萄酒)How to make Wine ? (如何酿制葡萄酒?)Oak Barrel(橡木桶)De-stemm er(抽梗机)Stems(梗)(Pressing榨汁机)AGI NG (陈年)CLARI (去渣、沉淀Stainless Steel Tank (不锈钢桶) The taste of wine is inevitably bound up with the grape variety. The fundamental balanceCabernet Franc—Medium, blackcurrant, grassy, sometimes earth and raspberry. Cabernet sauvignon加本力苏维翁(赤霞珠)---Dark, tannic, blackcurrant, cedar, mint, green pepper, chocolate, tobacco, olivesIt is the most recognizable and most versatile of the red wine grapes. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape withits thick skin thrives in warm climates and is grown throughout the world. This grape is late ripening, which makes it the slowest wine to mature. It needs time to age in oak or bottle and is at its best blendedwith Merlot. In Bordeaux the percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot may vary from Chateau toChateau but the influence of the grape is always predominate. A very good example of this grape is Chateau Cos d'Estournel. 是红葡萄品种中最为著名最为丰富多彩的一种。
葡萄酒术语
酸味——存在于所有的葡萄中,是保存葡萄酒的必须组成部分。
酸味在葡萄酒中的表现特征为脆而麻辣。
回味——在吞咽下酒之后喉间酒味萦回的味道。
请参阅余味。
芳香——口感强烈花香浓郁的葡萄品种,橡木陈年以及在酒瓶中的变化而产生的香味。
麻辣——由于丹宁在葡萄酒中的作用而使喉间受到强烈刺激的感觉。
平衡——好的术语,描述了在葡萄酒中香味、酸度、干度或甜度的成分均匀而又和谐的体现。
酒体----葡萄酒在口中的感觉:或丰满或单薄,可以表达为酒体丰满,酒体均匀或酒体轻盈。
酒香——葡萄酒在装瓶陈年的过程中所形成的复杂而又多层次的味道和感觉。
干净——没有可察觉的缺点,没有难闻的味道。
复杂——好的术语,表明了葡萄酒有很多层次和味道。
酿酒师尽其所能在酿制过程中达到口味多样复杂的程度。
浓郁——强烈的香味。
瓶塞味——葡萄酒中由于变质受到污染,产生异常的口味。
清爽——非常新鲜,明显的酸味(特别是白葡萄酒)。
特酿——葡萄的混合或特殊精选。
精致——描绘了清淡或均匀的葡萄酒酿制得当,口味优雅。
新鲜——生动,干净,果实香味,是新酒的一种重要特征。
香味浓郁——具有强烈的果香味的葡萄酒。
饱满——富有一定数量酒体的葡萄酒。
生涩——未成熟的果实味道。
在薏丝琳和格乌兹来妮葡萄酒中非常和谐。
涩口——由于酸度和丹宁含量高而引起的麻辣的感觉。
余味——在吞咽下葡萄酒之后味道在嘴里萦回的时间长度。
越长越好。
轻盈或酒体轻盈——相对而言酒体比较单薄的葡萄酒。
成熟——可以饮用。
柔和——口感和谐。
有时实为甜味的委婉说法。
口感——葡萄酒及其成分在喉咙内的具体感官表现力。
无酿制年份——没有具体年份的葡萄酒,通常是由不同年份的葡萄混合而酿制出来的。
酒味——鼻子闻酒的感受。
葡萄酒的味道,也指香味。
橡木/橡木的——在葡萄酒陈年的过程中,由于酒与橡木桶接触而产生的带有橡木的香味和口感。
丰富——富有多样,丰富,愉快的香味。
圆润——平衡的酒体,不涩口的味道,没有坚硬的感觉。
沉淀一种在葡萄酒陈年的过程中所形成的葡萄酒的自然成分。
葡萄酒品评术语-Wine-Tasting-Terms
Wine Tasting TerminologyIntensityIntensity refers to the amount of fruit flavour in the wine: a high-quality wine will have more phenolic (flavourcompounds in the grape) characters, giving it a greater intensity.ComplexityComplexity is a 'sliding scale', from very one-dimensional wines to those showing many aromas, flavours and tastes,which may change and develop the longer the wine is open. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the best wines are also the mostcomplex.BalanceBalance refers to the relationship between taste factors such as fruit concentration, acidity, sweetness, alcoholand tannin. If they're all in harmony with each other, the wine is balanced: if one obviously stands out above therest, and detracts from your enjoyment, it's unbalanced. As a rule, the better the balance, the finer the wine. LengthThis is a measure of how long the taste lingers in your mouth after you've swallowed or expelled the wine. A longlength, during which more flavours may develop, usually signifies a great wine.PleasureUltimately, the most important question you can ask of any wine is: "Am I enjoying it?" And as long as the answeris "Yes", none of the above really matters!Wine Tasting TermsACIDIC: Used to describe wines whose total acid is so high that they taste tart or sour and have a sharp edge on the palate.AERATION: The process of letting a wine “breathe” in the open air, or swirling wine in a glass. It’s debatable whether aerating bottled wines(mostly reds) improves their quality. Aeration can soften young, tannic wines; it can also fatigue older ones.AFTERTASTE: The taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted, spit or swallowed. The aftertaste or “finish” is the most important factor in judging a wine’s character and quality. Great win es have rich, long, complex aftertastes.AGGRESSIVE: Unpleasantly harsh in taste or texture, usually due to a high level of tannin or acid.ALCOHOLIC: Used to describe a wine that has too much alcohol for its body and weight, making it unbalanced. A wine with too much alcohol will taste uncharacteristically heavy or hot as a result. This quality is noticeable in aroma and aftertaste.APPEARANCE: Refers to a wine’s clarity, not color.AROMA: Traditionally defined as the smell that wine acquires from the grap es and from fermentation. Now it more commonly means the wine’s total smell, including changes that resulted from oak aging or that occurred in the bottle- good or bad. “Bouquet” has a similar meaning.ASTRINGENT: Describes a rough, harsh, puckery feel in the mouth, usually from tannin or high acidity, that red wines (and a few whites) have. When the harshness stands out, the wine is astringent.AUSTERE: Used to describe relatively hard, high-acid wines that lack depth and roundness. Usually said of young wines that need time to soften, or wines that lack richness and body.AWKWARD: Describes a wine that has poor structure, is clumsy or is out of balance.BACKBONE: Used to denote those wines that are full-bodied,well-structured and balanced by a desirable level of acidity.BACKWARD: Used to describe a young wine that is less developed than others of its type and class from the same vintage.BALANCE: A wine has balance when its elements are harmonious and no single element dominates.BITE: A marked degree of acidity or tannin. An acid grip in the finish should be more like a zestful tang and is tolerable only in a rich, full-bodied wine.BITTER: Describes one of the four basic tastes (along with sour, salty and sweet). Some grapes–notably Gewurztraminer and Muscat–often have a noticeable bitter edge to their flavors. Another source of bitterness is tannin or stems. If the bitter quality dominates the wine’s flavor or aftertaste, it is considered a fault. In sweet wines a trace of bitterness may complement the flavors. In young red wines it can be a warning signal, as bitterness doesn’t always dissipate with age. Normally, a fine, mature wine should not be bitter on the palate.BLUNT: Strong in flavor and often alcoholic, but lacking in aromatic interest and development on the palate.BODY: The impression of weight or fullness on the palate; usually the result of a combination of glycerin, alcohol and sugar. Commonly expressed as full-bodied, medium-bodied or medium-weight, or light-bodied.BOTTLE SICKNESS: A temporary condition characterized by muted or disjointed fruit flavors. It often occurs immediately after bottling or when wines (usually fragile wines) are shaken in travel. Also called bottle shock. A few days of rest is the cure.BOUQUET: The smell that a wine develops after it has been bottled and aged. Most appropriate for mature wines that have developed complex flavors beyond basic young fruit and oak aromas.BRAWNY: Used to describe wines that are hard, intense, tannic and that have raw, woody flavors. The opposite of elegant.BRIARY: Describes young wines with an earthy or stemmy wild berry character.BRIGHT: Used for fresh, ripe, zesty, lively young wines with vivid, focused flavors.BRILLIANT: Describes the appearance of very clear wines with absolutely no visible suspended or particulate matter. Not always a plus, as it can indicate a highly filtered wine.BROWNING: Describes a wine’s color, and is a sign that a wine is mature and may be faded. A bad sign in young red (or white) wines, but lesssignificant in older wines. Wines 20 to 30 years old may have a brownish edge yet still be enjoyable.BURNT: Describes wines that have an overdone, smoky, toasty or singed edge. Also used to describe overripe grapes.BUTTERY: Indicates the smell of melted butter or toasty oak. Also a reference to texture, as in “a rich, buttery Chardonnay.”CEDARY: Denotes the smell of cedar wood associated with mature Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends aged in French or American oak.CHEWY: Describes rich, heavy, tannic wines that are full-bodied.CIGAR BOX: Another descriptor for a cedary aroma.CLEAN: Fresh on the palate and free of any off-taste. Does not necessarily imply good quality.CLOSED: Describes wines that are concentrated and have character, yet are shy in aroma or flavor.CLOUDINESS: Lack of clarity to the eye. Fine for old wines with sediment, but it can be a warning signal of protein instability, yeast spoilage or re-fermentation in the bottle in younger wines.COARSE: Usually refers to texture, and in particular, excessive tannin or oak. Also used to describe harsh bubbles in sparkling wines.COMPLEXITY: An element in all great wines and many very good ones; a combination of richness, depth, flavor intensity, focus, balance, harmony and finesse.CORKED: Describes a wine having the off-putting, musty, moldy-newspaper flavor and aroma and dry aftertaste caused by a tainted cork.DECANTING: Process for separating the sediment from a wine before drinking. Accomplished by slowly and carefully pouring the wine from its bottle into another container.DELICATE: Used to describe light- to medium-weight wines with good flavors.A desirable quality in wines such as Pinot Noir or Riesling.DENSE: Describes a wine that has concentrated aromas on the nose and palate.A good sign in young wines.DEPTH: Describes the complexity and concentration of flavors in a wine, as in a wine with excellent or uncommon depth. Opposite of shallow.DIRTY: Covers any and all foul, rank, off-putting smells that can occur in a wine, including those caused by bad barrels or corks. A sign of poor winemaking.DRY: Having no perceptible taste of sugar. Most wine tasters begin to perceive sugar at levels of 0.5 percent to 0.7 percent.DRYING OUT: 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.EARTHY: 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, barnyardy character that borders on or crosses into dirtiness.ELEGANT: Used to describe wines of grace, balance and beauty.FAT: Full-bodied, high alcohol wines low in acidity give a “fat” impression on the palate. Can be a plus with bold, ripe, rich flavors; can also suggest the wine’s structure is suspect.FINISH: The key to judging a wine’s quality is finish, also called aftertaste–a measure of the taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted. Great wines have rich, long, complex finishes.FLESHY: Soft and smooth in texture, with very little tannin.FLINTY: A descriptor for extremely dry white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, whose bouquet is reminiscent of flint struck against steel.FLORAL (also FLOWERY): Literally, having the characteristic aromas of flowers. Mostly associated with white wines.FRESH: Having a lively, clean and fruity character. An essential for young wines.FRUITY: Having the aroma and taste of fruit or fruits.GRAPEY: Characterized by simple flavors and aromas associated with fresh table grapes; distinct from the more complex fruit flavors (currant, black cherry, fig or apricot) found in fine wines.GRASSY: A signature descriptor for Sauvignon Blanc and a pleasant one unless overbearing and pungent.GREEN: Tasting of unripe fruit. Wines made from unripe grapes will often possess this quality. Pleasant in Riesling and Gewurztraminer.GRIP: A welcome firmness of texture, usually from tannin, which helps give definition to wines such as Cabernet and Port.HARD: Firm; a quality that usually results from high acidity or tannins. Often a descriptor for young red wines.HARMONIOUS: Well balanced, with no component obtrusive or lacking.HARSH: Used to describe astringent wines that are tannic or high in alcohol.HAZY: Used to describe a wine that has small amounts of visible matter.A good quality if a wine is unfined and unfiltered.HEARTY: Used to describe the full, warm, sometimes rustic qualities found in red wines with high alcohol.HEADY: Used to describe high-alcohol wines.HERBACEOUS: Denotes the taste and smell of herbs in a wine. A plus in many wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, and to a lesser extent Merlot and Cabernet. Herbal is a synonym.HOT: High alcohol, unbalanced wines that tend to bur n with “heat” on the finish are called hot. Acceptable in Port-style wines.LEAFY: 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: 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.LEGS: The viscous droplets that form and ease down the sides of the glass when the wine is swirled.LENGTH: The amount of time the sensations of taste and aroma persist after swallowing. The longer the better.LINGERING: 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.LIVELY: Describes wines that are fresh and fruity, bright and vivacious.LUSH: Wines that are high in residual sugar and taste soft or viscous are called lush.NOSE: The character of a wine as determined by the olfactory sense. Also called aroma; includes bouquet.NOUVEAU: A style of light, fruity, youthful red wine bottled and sold as soon as possible. Applies mostly to Beaujolais.NUTTY: Used to describe oxidized wines. Often a flaw, but when it’s close to an oaky flavor it can be a plus.OAKY: Describes the aroma or taste quality imparted to a wine by the oak barrels or casks in which it was aged. Can be either positive or negative. The terms toasty, vanilla, dill, cedary and smoky indicate the desirable qualities of oak; charred, burnt, green cedar, lumber and plywood describe its unpleasant side.OFF-DRY: Indicates a slightly sweet wine in which the residual sugar is barely perceptible: 0.6 percent to 1.4 percent.MALIC: Describes the green apple-like flavor found in young grapes which diminishes as they ripen and mature.MEATY: Describes red wines that show plenty of concentration and a chewy quality. They may even have an aroma of cooked meat.MUSTY: Having an off-putting moldy or mildewy smell. The result of a wine being made from moldy grapes, stored in improperly cleaned tanks and barrels, or contaminated by a poor cork.PEAK: The time when a wine tastes its best–very subjective.PERFUMED: Describes the strong, usually sweet and floral aromas of some white wines.PRUNY: Having the flavor of overripe, dried-out grapes. Can add complexity in the right dose.RAISINY: Having the taste of raisins from ultra-ripe or overripe grapes. Can be pleasant in small doses in some wines.RAW: Young and undeveloped. A good descriptor of barrel samples of red wine. Raw wines are often tannic and high in alcohol or acidity.RICH: Wines with generous, full, pleasant flavors, usually sweet and round in nature, are described as rich. In dry wines, richness may be supplied by high alcohol and glycerin, by complex flavors and by an oaky vanilla character. Decidedly sweet wines are also described as rich when the sweetness is backed up by fruity, ripe flavors.ROBUST: Means full-bodied, intense and vigorous, perhaps a bit overblown.ROUND: Describes a texture that is smooth, not coarse or tannic.RUSTIC: Describes wines made by old-fashioned methods or tasting like wines made in an earlier era. Can be a positive quality in distinctive wines that require aging. Can also be a negative quality when used to describe a young, earthy wine that should be fresh and fruity.SMOKY: Usually an oak barrel byproduct, a smoky quality can add flavor and aromatic complexity to wines.SOFT: Describes wines low in acid or tannin (sometimes both), making for easy drinking.SPICY: A descriptor for many wines, indicating the presence of spice flavors such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper which are often present in complex wines.STRUCTURE: The interaction of elements such as acid, tannin, glycerin, al cohol and body as it relates to a wine’s texture and mouthfeel. Usually preceded by a modifier, as in “firm structure” or “lacking in structure.”SUBTLE: Describes delicate wines with finesse, or flavors that are understated rather than full-blown and overt. A positive characteristic.SUPPLE: Describes texture, mostly with reds, as it relates to tannin, body and oak. A positive characteristic.TANNIN: The mouth-puckering substance–found mostly in red wines–that is derived primarily from grape skins, seeds and stems, but also from oak barrels. Tannin acts as a natural preservative that helps wine age and develop.TART: Sharp-tasting because of acidity. Occasionally used as a synonym for acidic.TIGHT: Describes a wine’s structure, concentration and body, as i n a “tightly wound” wine. Closed or compact are similar terms.TINNY: Metallic tasting.TIRED: Limp, feeble, lackluster.TOASTY: Describes a flavor derived from the oak barrels in which wines are aged. Also, a character that sometimes develops in sparkling wines.VEGETAL: Some wines contain elements in their smell and taste which are reminiscent of plants and vegetables. In Cabernet Sauvignon a small amount of this vegetal quality is said to be part of varietal character. But when the vegetal element takes over, or when it shows up in wines in which it does not belong, those wines are considered flawed. Wine scientists have been able to identify the chemical constituent that makes wines smell like asparagus and bell peppers.VELVETY: Having rich flavor and a silky, sumptuous texture.VINOUS: Literally means “winelike” and is usually applied to dull wines lacking in distinct varietal character.VOLATILE (or Volatile Acidity): Describes an excessive and undesirable amount of acidity, which gives a wine a slightly sour, vinegary edge. At very low levels (0.1 percent), it is largely undetectable; at higher levels it is considered a major defect.Additional Wine and Winemaking Terms as presented by The California Wine Club:ACETIC ACID: All wines contain acetic acid, or vinegar, but usually the amount is quite small–from 0.03 percent to 0.06 percent–and not perceptible to smell or taste. Once table wines reach 0.07 percent or above, a sweet-sour vinegary smell and taste becomes evident. At low levels, acetic acid can enhance the character of a wine, but at higher levels (over 0.1 percent), it can become the dominant flavor and is considered a major flaw. A related substance, ethyl acetate, contributes a nail polish-like smell.ACIDITY: The acidity of a balanced dry table wine is in the range of 0.6 percent to 0.75 percent of the wine’s volume. It is legal in some areas–such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, Australia, California–to correct deficient acidity by adding acid. When overdone, it leads to unusually sharp, acidic wines. However, it is illegal in Bordeaux and Burgundy to both chaptalize and acidify a wine.ALCOHOL: Ethyl alcohol, a chemical compound formed by the action of natural or added yeast on the sugar content of grapes during fermentation.ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: As required by law, wineries must state the alcohol level of a wine on its label. This is usually expressed as a numerical percentage of the volume. For table wines the law allows a 1.5 percent variation above or below the stated percentage as long as the alcohol does not exceed 14 percent. Thus, wineries may legally avoid revealing the actual alcohol content of their wines by labeling them as “table wine.”AMERICAN OAK: Increasingly popular as an alternative to French oak for making barrels in which to age wine as quality improves and vintners learn how to treat the wood to meet their needs. Marked by strong vanilla, dill and cedar notes, it is used primarily for aging Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel, for which it is the preferred oak. It’s less desirable, although used occasionally, for Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Many California and Australia wineries use American oak, yet claim to use French oak because of its more prestigious image. American oak barrels sell in the $250 range, compared to more than $500 for the French ones.AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA (AVA): A delimited, geographicalgrape-growing area that has officially been given appellation status by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Two examples are Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley.AMPELOGRAPHY: The study of grape varieties.APPELLATION: Defines the area where a wine’s grapes were grown, such as Bordeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Alexander Valley or Russian River Valley.Regulations vary widely from country to country. In order to use an appellation on aCalifornia wine label, for example, 85 percent of the grapes used to make the wine must be grown in the specified district.BARREL FERMENTED: Denotes wine that has been fermented in small casks (usually 55-gallon oak barrels) instead of larger tanks. Advocates believe that barrel fermentation contributes greater harmony between the oak and the wine, increases body and adds complexity, texture and flavor to certain wine types. Its liabilities are that more labor is required and greater risks are involved. It is mainly used for whites.BLANC DE BLANCS: “White of whites,” meaning a white wine made of white grapes, such as Champagne made of Chardonnay.BLANC DE NOIRS: “White of blacks,” white wine made of red or black grapes, where the juice is squeezed from the grapes and fermented without skin contact. The wines can have a pale pink hue. (ie. Champagne that is made from Pinot Noir).BOTRYTIS CINEREA: Called the “Noble Rot.” A beneficial mold or fungus that attacks grapes under certain climatic conditions and causes them to shrivel, deeply concentrating the flavors, sugar and acid. Some of the most famous examples come from Sauternes and Germany.BOTTLED BY: Means the wine could have been purchased ready-made and simply bottled by the brand owner, or made under contract by another winery. When the label reads “produced and bottled by” or “made and bottled by” it means the winery produced the wine from start to finish.BRIX: A measurement of the sugar content of grapes, must and wine, indicating the degree of the grapes’ ripeness (meaning sugar level) at harvest. Most table-wine grapes are harvested at between 21 and 25 Brix.BRUT: A general term used to designate a relatively dry-finished Champagne or sparkling wine, often the driest wine made by the producer.CELLARED BY: Means the wine was not produced at the winery where it was bottled. It usually indicates that the wine was purchased from another source.CLONE: A group of vines originating from a single, individual plant propagated asexually from a single source. Clones are selected for the unique qualities of the grapes and wines they yield, such as flavor, productivity and adaptability to growing conditions.CRUSH: Harvest season when the grapes are picked and crushed.CUVEE: A blend or special lot of wine.DEMI-SEC: In the language of Champagne, a term relating to sweetness. It can be misleading; although demi-sec means half-dry, demi-sec sparkling wines are usually slightly sweet to medium sweet.EARLY HARVEST: Denotes a wine made from early-harvested grapes, usually lower than average in alcoholic content or sweetness.ENOLOGY: The science and study of winemaking. Also spelled oenology.ESTATE-BOTTLED: A term once used by producers for those wines made from vineyards that they owned and that were contiguous to the winery “estate.” Today it indicates the winery either owns the vineyard or has a long-term lease to purchase the grapes.FERMENTATION: The process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide; turns grape juice into wine.FILTERING: The process of removing particles from wine after fermentation. Most wines unless otherwise labeled are filtered for both clarity and stability.FINING: 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 bottom, where they can be easily removed.FORTIFIED: Denotes a wine whose alcohol content has been increased by the addition of brandy or neutral spirits.FREE-RUN JUICE: The juice that escapes after the grape skins are crushed or squeezed prior to fermentation.FRENCH OAK: The traditional name wine barrels, which supplies vanilla, cedar and sometimes butterscotch flavors. Used for red and white wines.GROWN, PRODUCED AND BOTTLED: Means the winery handled each aspect of wine growing.HALF-BOTTLE: Holds 375 milliliters or 3/8 liter.LATE HARVEST: On labels, indicates that a wine was made from grapes picked later than normal and at a higher sugar (Brix) level than normal. Usually associated with dessert-style wines.LEES: 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.”MACERATION: During fermentation, the steeping of the grape skins and solids in the wine, where alcohol acts as a solvent to extract color, tannin and aroma from the skins.MADE AND BOTTLED BY: Indicates only that the winery crushed, fermented and bottled a minimum of 10 percent of the wine in the bottle. Very misleading.MAGNUM: An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters.MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: A secondary fermentation occurring in most wines, this natural process converts malic acid into softer lactic acid and carbon dioxide, thus reducing the wine’s total acidity. Adds comp lexity to whites such as Chardonnay and softens reds such as Cabernet and Merlot.MERITAGE: An invented term, used by California wineries, forBordeaux-style red and white blended wines. Combines “merit” with “heritage.” The term arose out of the need to name wines that didn’t meet minimal labeling requirements for varietals (i.e., 75 percent of the named grape variety). For reds, the grapes allowed are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec; for whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Joseph Phelps Insignia and is an example of a wine whose blends vary each year, with no one grape dominating. METHODE CHAMPENOISE: The labor-intensive and costly process whereby wine undergoes a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, creating bubbles. All Champagne and most high-quality sparkling wine is made by this process.MUST: The unfermented juice of grapes extracted by crushing or pressing; grape juice in the cask or vat before it is converted into wine.NEGOCIANT (NEGOCIANT-ELEVEUR): A French wine merchant who buys grapes and vinifies them, or buys wines and combines them, bottles the result under his own label and ships them. Particularly found in Burgundy. Twowell-known examples are Joseph Drouhin and Louis Jadot.NONVINTAGE: Blended from more than one vintage. This allows the vintner to keep a house style from year to year. Many Champagnes and sparkling wines are non vintage.OXIDIZED: Describes wine that has been exposed too long to air and taken on a brownish color, losing its freshness and perhaps beginning to smell and taste like Sherry or old apples. Oxidized wines are also called maderized or sherrified.PH: A chemical measurement of acidity or alkalinity; the higher the pH the weaker the acid. Used by some wineries as a measurement of ripeness in relation to acidity. Low pH wines taste tart and crisp; higher pH wines are more susceptible to bacterial growth. A range of 3.0 to 3.4 is desirable for white wines, while 3.3 to 3.6 is best for reds.PHYLLOXERA: Tiny aphids or root lice that attack Vitis vinifera roots. The disease was widespread in both Europe and California during the late 19th century, and returned to California in the 1980s.PRESS WINE (or PRESSING): The juice extracted under pressure after pressing for white wines and after fermentation for reds. Press wine has more flavor and aroma, deeper color and often more tannins than free-run juice.PRIVATE RESERVE: This description, along with Reserve, once stood for the best wines a winery produced, but lacking a legal definition many wineries use it or a spin-off (such as Proprietor’s Reserve) for rather ordinary wines. Depending upon the producer, it may still signify excellent quality. PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY: Indicates that the winery crushed, fermented and bottled at least 75 percent of the wine in the bottle.RACKING: The practice of movi moving wine by hose from one container to another, leaving sediment behind. For aeration or clarification.RESIDUAL SUGAR: Unfermented grape sugar in a finished wine.SULFITES: Naturally occurring component produced by the yeast during fermentation. Sulfites are found in nearly all wines.TARTARIC ACID: The principal acid in wine.TARTRATES: Harmless crystals of potassium bitartrate that may form in cask or bottle (often on the cork) from the tartaric acid naturally present in wine.VINICULTURE: The science or study of grape production for wine and the making of wine.VINTAGE DATE: Indicates the year that a wine grapes were harvested. In order to carry a vintage date in the United States, for instance, a wine must come from grapes that are at least 95 percent from the stated calendar year.VINTED BY: Largely meaningless phrase that means the winery purchased the wine in bulk from another winery and bottled it.VINTNER: Translates as wine merchant, but generally indicates a wine producer/or winery proprietor.VINTNER-GROWN: Means wine from a winery-owned vineyard situated outside the winery’s delimited viticultural area.VITICULTURAL AREA: Defines a legal grape-growing area distinguished by geographical features, climate, soil, elevation, history and other definable boundaries. Rules vary widely from region to region, and change often. Just for one example, in the United States, a wine must be 85 percent from grapes grown within the viticultural area to carry the appellation name. For varietal bottling, a minimum of 75 percent of that wine must be made from the designated grape variety.VITICULTURE: The cultivation, science and study of grapes.YEAST: Micro-organisms that produce the enzymes which convert sugar to alcohol. Necessary for the fermentation of grape juice into wine(注:可编辑下载,若有不当之处,请指正,谢谢!)。
葡萄酒的感官评定
• 粗糙的:通常指葡萄酒的质地,特别是指过多的 单宁或橡木所产生的质感,同时也用于形容气泡 的气泡 • 复杂的:品尝术语用来指葡萄酒有很多层次的的 味道和感觉,复杂感是优质葡萄酒的特点之一。 • 复杂度:品尝术语,所有佳酿以及许多十分好的 葡萄酒里面的一个因素;结合丰富度,深度,风 味强度,集且精细。 • 煮熟度;形容一种呆滞,受热的风味,常与葡萄酒 在运输或储存过程受热过度相关联。
• 对于在瓶内陈酿时间较长、有沉淀物的葡萄酒, 则可先将酒与沉淀物分离开后,再给品尝员杯子 中倒。方法为: • (1) 品尝前先将酒瓶斜置放一段时间,使沉淀 物下沉到瓶底部; • (2) 保持酒瓶斜置状态下,用如前所述的方法 开瓶; • (3) 轻轻将瓶取出(保持倾斜状),另一手拿盛 酒器,将酒缓缓倒入盛酒器内,倒时应避免晃动。 当沉淀物移到瓶口时停止倒酒(可用点燃的蜡烛置 于瓶下面以帮助观察沉淀物是否接近瓶口)。
• 干净的:口感新鲜且没有任何不好的味道,不一定意味着 优质 • 澄清过的:用于描述沉淀出其中悬浮物质后变得澄清的葡 萄酒。 • 巧克力味:品尝术语,用来指一些丰富的、温暖的像巧克 力一样的香味和味道。 • 封闭的:形容葡萄酒浓郁且有个性,但香气或滋味却还没 开放出来 • 朦胧:看起来不够透明,对于带沉淀物的老龄葡萄酒而言 无伤大雅,但是对于年轻葡萄酒当是一个警告信息。 • 反胃的:形容超甜或甜葡萄酒缺乏由酸,酒精,苦味或者 强烈香料味所提供的均衡度。
各类葡萄酒的最佳消费温度
葡萄酒类型 温度 •
干红葡萄酒 14-18℃ 桃红葡萄酒 半干、半甜、甜型葡萄酒 芳香型干白葡萄酒 10-12℃
干白葡萄酒起泡葡萄酒 8-10℃
(2)用干净细丝棉布擦除瓶口各使得倒酒 时,胶帽不与酒接触;木塞顶部的灰尘; • (3将起瓶器上的螺旋起子钻入木塞,应 注意不能过深(将木塞穿透,使木塞屑落进 酒中)或过浅(起塞时易将木塞拉断)。 • (4)用"起塞器"将木塞拉出,不能过深或 过浅; • (5)再用布从里向外将瓶口部的残屑擦掉。 •
品酒词术语
品酒词术语
品酒词是指在品尝葡萄酒、啤酒、烈酒等饮品时,用来描述其味道、气味、口感等特征的专业术语。
以下是一些常见的品酒词术语:
1. 味道:酸、甜、苦、咸、鲜
2. 气味:果香、花香、香料香、木桶香、泥土香、矿物香、坚果香、皮革香、香草香、巧克力香等
3. 口感:柔和、醇厚、浓郁、轻盈、清爽、干涩、柔顺、细腻、顺滑等
4. 酒体:轻盈、中等、饱满
5. 余味:悠长、短促、干净、复杂、丰富等
6. 年份:新酒、陈年酒、老酒
7. 产区:波尔多、勃艮第、香槟、托斯卡纳、纳帕谷等
8. 葡萄品种:赤霞珠、梅洛、黑皮诺、霞多丽、雷司令等
这些术语可以帮助品酒者更准确地描述和评价饮品的品质和特点。
不同的品酒者可能会使用不同的术语,但通常会根据自己的经验和感觉来选择最适合的词汇来描述品尝到的味道和气味。
葡萄酒品酒评语
葡萄酒品酒评语1. 葡萄酒、果酒的酒体评语有哪些葡萄酒、果酒的酒体评语有:酒体完满:酒液色泽美观、组成成分完全、平衡。
酒体优雅:酒液外观美丽、香气和口味恰到好处。
酒体肥硕:酒液浓稠、饱满、松软。
酒体滞重:酒液中干浸物很高,颜色深浓,酒质厚重,饮时缺乏高度的开心感。
酒体粗实:酒液中有充分的干浸出物,但不甚调和。
酒体柔嫩:酒液中干浸出物少,使酒嫩而轻,但饮时还令人感到开心和稍有稠性。
酒体轻弱:酒液颜色浅淡,酒度不高,干浸出物量少,饮时感到轻弱乏味。
酒体瘦弱:酒液中缺乏干浸出物,酸分和其他组成成分也不足。
酒体粗劣:酒色深暗,味深厚苦涩。
浓淡适口:酒中组成成分垢和,给人温馨开心的感觉。
有皮有肉:总体成分组成良好,饮时有肥硕的口感。
酒体甘温酒度较高,但无刺激性和酒精昧,饮时令人有开心、温柔的感觉。
2. 葡萄酒质量怎样评价影响葡萄酒特色及质量的因素可以许多,但最重要的不外乎三大因素:葡萄、葡萄园和酿造技术。
不同葡萄品种在色泽、大小、形态及所含成分上都有着许多不同,葡萄的颜色、皮的厚度及酸、糖、多酚类等物质的含量都直接影响着酒的色、香、味。
酿酒葡萄与日常食用葡萄有很大不同,虽味道特别深厚,但多是肉少核多,皮厚汁少,颗粒小,缺乏鲜食价值。
但正是这些不起眼的葡萄在发酵酿制之后,变成了我们餐桌上的美酒。
不同葡萄品种酿制出的葡萄酒是不同的,但是,除了品种间的差异,葡萄本身的质量是酿制高质量葡萄酒的关键。
健康、未受污染及病菌侵蚀的葡萄酿出的酒产生异味的机会远比低质、遭到污染或病菌侵蚀的葡萄要少。
葡萄的质量与产量也息息相关。
一般地,葡萄的亩产量越高,葡萄所含的有效成份就越低,葡萄的质量也越低,酿制出的酒也就自然淡而无味,很平凡。
但也不是说产量越低越好,每一品种都有其本身最佳的产量与质量比,而且要结合树龄,树之间的密度,树的修剪及生长方式、地点等多种因素一起推敲考虑。
一般葡萄在7至40年树龄时产量最高,过后就渐渐降低。
老树虽然产量低,但如维护管理得好,也可结出高质量的葡萄。
葡萄酒常用英文术语(Englishtermforwine)
葡萄酒常用英文术语(English term for wine)English symbol for wineACCESSIBLE (has been drinking) - can taste wine; drink wine; wine without storage, mature wine and wine than expected early.ACETIC ACID (acetic acid) - all alcohol containing slight imperceptible acetate (about 0.03% -0.06%). If the proportion is more than 0.1%, the acidity will become obvious, like the smell of nail polish.ACID, ACIDITY (acidity) - wine acid is an important factor in the structure and thickness of wines (especially white wines). If it is not balanced with other elements, such as tannins, it can cause defects. Tart or Sour is usually used to describe wines with too high acidity. The acidity of the liqueur is slightly higher than that of the liqueur.AFTERTASTE (aftertaste, return to GaN) - refers to the back of the throat into the gan. This time with the sweet wine stay in your mouth smell will vary with spicy feeling, the longer the better finish said, is the last Wine enjoy a pleasant project.AGE/AGED (aged / mature) - aged white wine usually converted from green to golden yellow. Bordeaux red wine from purple to red, Burgundy purple red brick by. The actual color change depends on the grape variety.AGGRESSIVE (Nong Lie) - refers to the wine containing Nong Lie's tannins, very dry and still aged.ALCOHOLIC (alcohol, alcohol) - 1. poor balance produces the flavor of alcohol. A strong alcohol flavor that covers the fruit and produces a glowing sensation.2. the alcohol concentration in wine must be indicated in the statute. Generally speaking, there should be no more than 14% alcoholic drinks. However, there are exceptions,As some Zinfandel wine will be relatively high accuracy.ALMOND (almond) - tinged with a sweet, usually the taste of Italy liquor.American Oak (American oak) - Sauvignon with American oak, Melo and Zinfandel will have strong vanilla, Dill (nine storey tower) and Chinese fir flavor.ANISE (anise) - a little licorice root. Most of the Spanish red wine has this flavor.APPLE (Apple) - apple flavor 1. rich, you can get a slight taste in oak Chardonnay.2. fresh apple flavor is Riesling liquor flavor.3. immature grapes have a green apple flavor.4. sour apples indicate that the wine is beginning to oxidize.APRICOT (apricot) - Apricot flavor usually occurs in sweet white wine and occasionally occurs in red wine.AROMA (aroma) - the smell of wine. Second steps in wine tasting. Some people use Aroma to represent the aroma of new wine, while bouquet represents the already ripe fragrance.ASTRINGENT (dry, astringency) - Grape tannin can make oral mucous membrane collect, produce dry feeling, often appear in the advanced wine that is not ripe.ATTACK (first taste) - the technical term for the first impression after the wine entrance. The first impression of champagne is the thickness of the bubbles, while the red wine is tannin.AUSTERE (dry, acidic), there are two kinds of explanation, (1) dry, usually occurs in younger wines, (2) slightly acidic, as in Chablis.BACKBONE (spindle) - the main shaft of wine. The fruit is too heavy, and the lack of tannin and proper acidity will be called "no spindle," which is detrimental to aging.BACKWARD (backward) - describes a bottle of wine that lacks his or her past or other wines of the same period, and may also serve as a wine for delaying maturity.BALANCED (balance) - all fruit flavours, tannins, wines, acids, and alcohol levels are properly balanced.BANANA (banana) - a special flavor, usually appear in the Beaujolais wine.BARNYARD (earthy) - red wine often slightly earthy, but a lot of wine home Barnyard to describe the Burgundy wine, and Earthy in Bordeaux.BEAUJOLAIS-LIKE (Beaujolais style) - light and fresh fruit, especially cherry flavor, almost feel tannic wine. Suitable for young enjoyment.BERRY (berry, jam, fruit) - cherries, grapes, all belong to jam fruit. A lot of red wine, especially Bordeaux red wine, has berry fruit, but only slightly different. Xian Dai fly the red grapes have strong berry fruit.BIG (strong) - describes tannins and acidity that are very strong and average, and can be aged for a long time. But excessive strong wine, there is no balance of worry.BITTER (bitterness) tannin can make wine have a slight bitter taste, but bitter wine may have gone bad. Italy wine and sweet wine occasionally with bitter aftertaste.BLACK CHERRY (black cherry) - a very common fragrance in red wines such as Melo and pinot.BLACK COFFEE (black coffee) - usually found in mature California Sauvignon grapes, is a pungent fragrance.BLACK FRUIT (black fruit) - a combination of black cherries, blackberries, Mei Zi and other similar scents, is often found in fine red wines.BLACK PEPPER (black pepper) - a fragrant, special scent that can be found almost exclusively in wines produced in hotter red wine regions.BLACKBERRY (blackberry) is a common aroma in red wine.BLACKCURRANT (blackcurrant) - one of the common fruits of Bordeaux red wine.BLUEBERRY (blueberry) -- is another unusual smell, but in grape wine brewed by Fernando can be found.Body (structure) - the tannins of the wine, the acidity and the alcohol combined feeling. With low, moderate and strong to describe.BOUQUET (aroma) - commonly used in mature wines, please see Aroma. Now, generally, wine reviewers rarely make a distinction between the two. To be strictly distinguished, Bouquet belongs to the complex aroma after sober.BOXWOOD (yellow poplar) - shrubs, but it smells like cat pee, usually appear in some Sauvignon Blanc??.BRAMBLE FRUIT (berries). Berries and mulberry, is Zinfandel certain smell.BRASS (Huang Tongshai) - used to describe sweet or old white liquors.BREATHE/BREATHING (sober) - a newly opened bottle of wine that is mouldy with sulphur and cork for a long time,It takes a while to breathe the air into this flavor.BRIGHT (transparent, proper acidity) - used to describe extremely clear colors or high and sour wines.BRILLIANT (transparent) - the unusual clarity and clarity of the wine is not necessarily a compliment; it may be a consequence of severe filtration.BROWN SUGAR (sweet sugar) - less sweet but pleasant caramel flavor.BURNT MATCH (coke match) - a smell that smells like a freshly extinguished match, perhaps a slightly higher level of sulfuric acid in the wine.BUTTER, BUTTERY (cream) - strong creamy incense, found in Sataungne's wine, often found in this flavor. The common white wine also produces this flavor after a lactic acid fermentation process.CANDIED, CANDIED, FRUIT (candy flavored, candy flavored) - a common fragrance of spirits made from nova.CANTALOUPE (muskmelon flavor) - made Pinot Blanc liquor often have a scent.CARAMEL (caramel flavor) - oak ageing remaining fragrance. Butif you use artificial sugar in the fermentation process, you may also have this flavor.CASSIS (cassis) - France blackcurrant wine, Bordeaux wine often taste.CAT SPRAY (cat urine, cat fleas, water flavor) - a bit like musk, is not a negative adjective. Sauvignon Blanc wines often have this kind of taste.CEDAR (Cedar smell) - the taste of mature Sauvignon Red wine.CHERRY-BERRY (cherry flavored) - the finest red wine with this BlackBerry fruit.CHESTNUT (chestnut flavor) - the usual taste of white spirit. Especially white Burgundy wine and Sataungne.CHEWY, CHUNKY (soft clay sense) - used to describe the organization of round wine. Does it taste a little?. It can also be explained as containing strong tannin.CHILE PEPPER (hot pepper) - a potent herbs, especially wine in New Zealand Sauvignon Sauvignon wine.CHOCOLATE, DARK-CHOCOLATE (chocolate) - dark chocolate, not sweet but sweet. It's a regular red wine.CIGAR BOX (cigar box) - fir with tobacco flavor, often used to describe the Bordeaux red wine, the old Spanish red wine also has this flavor.CITRUS (Citrus incense) - General white wine, slightly sweet, and with some pungent incense.CLEAN (fresh) - there is no aversion or smell.CLOAKED (wrapped) - used to describe tannins wrapped in fruit.CLOSED (not obvious, blocked) - not obvious, still in the wine of Chen's sleep, indicating the wine's still ageing potential.CLOUDINESS, CLOUDY (turbidity) - describes the clarity of today's winemaking techniques with very few turbid wines, unless the wine has gone bad. But the old Burgundy wine occasionally a little cloudy.CLOVES (clove) - a pungent aroma, which occurs in Spanish Leo red wine.CLOYING (too sweet) - a wine that is too sour and produces a sweet phenomenon.COARSE (astringent) - because the new wine contains a strong tannin,Easy entrance charge?? the oral mucosa caused by dry feeling, suitable for new wine aging will astringent. A good wine tastes bitter, but a general wine tastes bitter and astringent.COCONUT (coconut flavor) - a common flavor of American oak.COMPLEX (complex) - a variety of flavors. Usually a compliment, a good wine with a high degree of complexity, but a wine with a complex taste is not necessarily good wine.CONSISTENT (coordinated) - flavor, taste and texture are full consistent.CORKED, CORKY (cork flavor, spoiled) - improper or prolonged preservation, usually used to indicate that the wine has gone bad.COTTON CANDY (cotton candy) - generation wine Beaujolais type flavor.CREAMY (dense and buttery - compliant) meaning.CRISP (lively, crisp green) - fresh, with some acid. Compliment. Describe liquor in the majority.DELICATE (delicately elegant) describes the wine as complex but has its own unique features.DEMI-SEC (micro - medium sweet) - sec means "dry" in French, but refers to "slightly sweet" in wine, especially champagne.DEPTH (depth) refers to the complex and concentrated aroma of wine.DIESEL (diesel) - the usual taste of German spirits. Is not a negative adjective. We usually use mineral flavor to describe the aroma of red wine.DILL (Shi Luo) - Herb flavor, often in the oak barrel of the United States, is a common aroma of California sauvignon.DIRTY, DIRTY, SOCKS (smelly sock flavor) - as it is called, an indecent smell. May come from unclean casks or corks.Dominant (excessive) - some kind of fragrance is too strong to go beyond other scents. Non compliment.DRY (not sweet) - meaning, not sweet, and French sec synonyms, used in liquor, do not because of mistaken word stem.DRYING OUT (fading) - the peak of the wine has passed, the fruit is no longer, leaving only tannin and alcohol.DUMB (potential) - still aged wine.EARTHY (earthy) - not negative adjectives, which have some earthy feeling, Burgundy wine is often the adjective, but not too heavy.EASY (simple) - easy entrance, featureless daily wine.EMPTY (hollow) - a wine without a spindle, synonymous with HOLLOW.ESTATE BOTTLED (winery bottling) - in Europe, the law stipulates that franchised wines must be bottled in wineries. New world wineries will have this marked on the label, to express the bottled wine grapes from this genus or vineyard,to improve consumer confidence.EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus flavor), taste a symplectic Xiangru eucalyptus tree dish, the level of the California and Chile Sauvignon often with fragrance.FADING (recession) - the wine is over its peak, losing colour, fruit, and characteristics.FAT (hypertrophy) refers to a full band entrance wine, a little greasy feeling, depending on what kind of wine is described, the Sauternes liquor, is a compliment, not necessarily to other wine.FINISH (aftertaste) - finish, feeling the residual wine under the throat, one of the important conditions of good and bad judgment of wine.Same meaning as AFTERTASTEFLAT, FLABBY (insipid) - wine lacks acidity or has no fruity flavor, indicating that the wine is poorly structured.FLESHY (too much oil) - compliant but low tannins, describe the general table wine.FLORAL, FLOWERY (flowers) - lots of white wine has this smell. But not too strong. Some Spanish and Italy wines also have floral fragrance.FOREST FLOOR (wet grass) - early morning dew leaves, fresh andcomfortable.FORWARD (direct) - direct taste. Neutral adjective. Also refers to the wine which has been fully grown.FRAGILE (fully mature) - indicating that the wine has reached its peak and can not be aged, must be served as soon as possible to appreciate the wine's best condition.FRAGRANT (fragrance) - rich fragrance said.FRESH (fresh), have many different meanings, used in wine, wine is not turbid refers to the unknown taste. In wine, champagne or wine Beaujolais style refers to the aroma of fresh and simple.FRUIT BOMB (heavy fruit) - heavy fruity wines such as beaujolais. Good to drink, but monotonous.FRUIT, FRUITY (fruit flavor) - indicates that the wine has a full fruity flavour, but not a particular flavor. Used in the top red wine is not a compliment. Usually good wine can tell the difference between good smell and good smell.FULL, FULL-BODIED (full thickness) - tannin, wine, acid and alcohol concentration control is very good. Strong potential.GARNET (dark garnet red) - describe the color of the wine.GOLD (golden yellow) - describe the color of the wine.Sweet white wine turns yellow when it is aged. Especially the top sauternes.GRAPEFRUIT (grapefruit), Sauvignon Blanc and German common flavor liquor.GRAPEY (grape flavor) - plain regular wine, with a simple grape flavor, without depth.GRASSY, HAY (grass flavor) - grass flavor, with a little fishy. Negative adjectives. Sauvignon Blanc often.GREEN OLIVE (green olive flavor) - a taste of Su Di weng. Close to blackcurrant flavor.GREEN BEAS (PEA flavor) - commonly used to describe the aroma of white wine.GREEN PEPPERS (green pepper flavor) - describe a slightly pungent grass flavor.GREEN (grass green flavor) - a general term for green plant flavor.GRIP (solid) - well organized, with a thick, thick taste, is used to describe Potter and especially strong red wines.HARD (solid) - describe the tall tannins and acidity of the young red wine.HARMONIOUS (coordination) - very average, perfect wine.HARSH (coarse) - Describes wines with strong tannins and alcohol.HAZELNUT (hazelnut fruity) - Italy red wine often with obvious hazelnut fruit. It's kind of bitter, very special.HAZY (not clear) - the clarity of the wine. Be careful with this noun, a lot of unfiltered and new year good wine or bad wine will be the same, and cloudy is not the same.HERBAL, HERBACEOUS (herb flavor) - grass flavor, herb flavor.HOLLOW,EMPTY (empty) - the process of wine from the entrance to the lower throat, empty and without special feeling.HONEY (honey) - Honey often occurs in sweet white wine.HOT (full bodied) - alcohol / acid treatment is not balanced. Make alcohol feel too strong.INKY (as dark as ink) - deep red. Of wine; dark red and dark as ink.JAMMY (jammy) - fruit concentrate, American gold Fangdai often have such situation.JUICY (fruit juice) - a compliment that describes the wine as fruity and smooth and pleasant.LAVENDER (Lavender) - usually appear in the Languedoc and Provence red wine.LEAD PENCIL (pencil crumbs) - many Bordeaux wines have pencil crumbs, especially in Paule.LEAFY (grass flavor) - grass flavor.LEAN (monotone) - because the wine is too high and poorly balanced, it is especially appetizing at mealtime.LEATHER (leather flavor) - old wine often have a taste of leather. Old wine especially in oak barrels, such as Leo, spain.LEMON, LEMONY, LEMON-LIME (lemon flavor) - dry white wine, almost with a hint of lemon.Wine gradeFrance:A.O.C: Legal wineV.D.Q.S: good wineV.D.P: regional meal wineV.D.T: regular mealGermany:1. Tafelwein: daily wine;2. Landwein: regional meal wine;Threequalitaetswein produced in specified regions: 简称qba, 优质葡萄酒;4. qualitaetswein with praedikat: 简称qmp, 特别优质酒.qmp级别内根据葡萄不同的成熟度, 还可以细分为6个等级:1. cabinet: 珍藏2. spatlese: 晚收3. selection: 精选4. 简称ba, 颗粒精选 beerenauslese:5. trockenbeerenauslese: 简称tba, 用深度贵腐的葡萄酿成, 葡萄大概要失去95% 的水分, 酿成的酒也最甜.tba等级的葡萄酒有的时候就如同蜂蜜那么浓稠, 由于产量很少所以价格通常很高.6. eiswein: 冰酒, 是用冰冻的葡萄酿造的酒.葡萄分类及部分品种一、葡萄分类vitaceae: 葡萄科vine: 葡萄树american vine: 美洲种葡萄franco american: 欧美杂交种hybrid: 杂交品种wild grape (vine): 野生葡萄prize: 栽培品种wine grape: 酿酒葡萄table grape: 鲜食葡萄seedless grape: 无核 (籽) 葡萄grape (vine) variety: 葡萄品种二、红葡萄品种:cabernet sauvignon (france): 赤霞珠cabernet franc (france): 品丽珠cabernet gernischt (france): 蛇龙珠carignan: 佳利酿Sinsaut (France): Divine cordGamay (France): CamryGrenache (Spain): GrenacheMerlot (France): Mei LuzhePetit Verdot (France): much morePinot Noir (France): Pinot NoirRuby Cabernet (America): RubySangiovese (Italy): San Jon VesseySyrah (France): SilasZinfandel (America): Fang De DeMuscat Hamburg: rose scentSaperavi (Former, Soviet, Union): late red honey Three. White grape varieties:Aligote (France): Ali GautChardonney (France): ChardonnayChenin Blanc (France): Chenin BlancTraminer (Germany): Qiong YaojiangItalian Riesling: noble fragranceGrey Risling: RieslingWhite, Riesling (Germany): RieslingMuller-Thurgau (Germany): MillerMuscat Blanc: White MuskPinot Blanc (France:) Bai PinleSauvignon Blanc (France): everlasting longing for you Selillon (France): United States RongSilvaner (Germany): sylvanerUgni Blanc (France): white jadeFolle Blanche (France): Bai FuerColombard (France): pigeon cage whiteLong, Yan (China, Changcheng): LonganRkatsiteli (Former, Soviet, Union): Bai Yu 四、染色品种:Alicante Bouschet (France): 紫北塞Yan 73 (China, Changyu 烟73):Yan 74 (China, Changyu 烟74):葡萄酒品尝Taste: 品尝Clarity: 清澈、透明Transparent: 透明的感觉 Sensation;Bitter Flavors: 苦味OFF OFF - Flavor, Smell Odour: 异味果梗味 stemmy:Smell: 还原味 reductionSmell: 氧化味 oxidativeHarmony: 协调性Odour: 气味Olfactory: 嗅觉的Scent: 植物香气Aroma: 果香Bouquet: 酒香Body: 酒体Perception: 感觉Amber: 琥珀色的Ruby: 宝石红色Tawny: 黄褐色Violet: 紫罗兰色Pink: 紫红色Brown: 褐色的Round: 圆润的Full: 完整的、丰满的Harmonious: 协调的Supple: 柔顺的Soft: 柔软的Smooth: 平滑的Mellower: 醇美的Lively: 充满活力的Rich: 饱满的, 馥郁的Fine: 细腻的Fresh: 清新的Well balanced: 平衡良好的Subtle: 微妙的, 精细的柔软的、温和的、柔顺的 Velvety: Fragrant: 芳香的、香气幽雅的Flowery: fragrant flowers Syrupy: wonderful, sweet Mellow: luscious, round, softLuscious: luscious and fragrant Tranquil: quietSpicy: spicyTart: tartHarsh, Hard: roughLighter: light and lightThin: thinFlat: PlainUnbalanced: unbalanced Spoiled, Unsound: corrupted Fuller: full-bodiedVinous: BouquetCoarse: rough, roughPiquant: appetizing and spicy Tart: bitter and acrimoniousAstringent: astringent and bitterConflict: discordantStale: stale, slowDull: dull and lifelessSulphur Taste: sulfur flavorHydrogen Sulphide odour: hydrogen sulfide flavor Taste, of, Lees: the smell of wine and mud Mousiness: rat odorCorked, Taste, Corkiness, Corky: cork smell Ouldy, Taste, Musty, Taste: mustyCooked Taste: aging flavorResinous: resin flavorCasky (Woody) Taste: oak, wood flavorSmoke Taste: the smell of smokeMetallic Flavour: metallic smellEarthy Taste: earthy tasteHerbaceous Taste: the grass smell After Taste: after tasteWine appreciation and service Wine Bar: BarSommelier: Sommelier标签:酒标水瓶:斟酒壶酒:斟酒漏斗漏斗细颈玻璃壶滗水器:饮料:饮料软饮料:软饮料Tumbler:大酒杯、酒桶口感:味觉、鉴赏力布凯:香味冰桶:冰桶水果:果味的消退:沉淀物。
Wine Tasting Glossary 葡萄酒品尝学词汇
Glossary 词汇表(英汉)Aabsorption spectrum 吸收光谱accessory arcuat nucleus of thalamus 附弓状核accuracy 准确性acetaldehyde 乙醛acetic acid 醋酸acid 酸acidity 酸度acidulous 尖酸的adaptation 适应,适应性addle 腐臭的affective 情感的aftertaste 余味age 年龄,陈酿ageing aroma 陈酿香alarm sense 警告感觉alcohol 酒精alcoholic degree 酒度amber acid 琥珀酸amber yellow 琥珀黄ampelography 葡萄品种学amylase 淀粉脢analysis 分析ancrine cell 无长突细胞animal 动物anthocyan 花色素苷AOC(appellation d'origine controllee) 法语:原产地命名葡萄酒 appearance 外观aroma 芳香aromatic 芳香的aromatic substance 芳香物质aromatized wine 加香葡萄酒ash 灰分assessor 评价员astringent 涩味,收敛attention 注意automatic memory 自动记忆AWS 美国葡萄酒协会Bbalance 平衡balsam 香脂Banyuls 班尼斯酒beady 有泡沫的、串珠状的 bipplar cell 双极细胞bitter almond 苦巴旦杏blackcurrant 黑加仑body 酒体,醇厚度 Bordeaux 波尔多bottle bouquet 瓶内醇香bouquet 醇香,陈酿香气 Bourgogne 勃艮第breakage 破败brilliant 光亮的brown 褐色brut 天然burnt 烧焦的、有焦味的CCabernet Franc 品丽珠Cabernet Gernischt 蛇龙珠Cabernet Sauvignon 赤霞珠casse 破败Chablis 夏布利葡萄酒 characteristics 特性,特征,性格 Chardonnay 霞多丽cheek 面颊chemical 化学的Chenin,Chenin Blanc 白诗南choroid coat 脉络膜层ciliary muscles 睫状肌citric acid 柠檬酸civilization 文明classification 分级、分类clean 洁净的、纯净的closed 封闭的cloudy 混浊cloying 甜腻的code 编码color 颜色color density 色度color spectrum 色谱comfortable 舒适的common 平淡的,一般,不具风格 common chemical sense 共同化学觉 comparison 比较complexity 馥郁composite color 复合色Concord 康可cone 锥体consistence 稠度cooked 煮过的、有煮味的 corky 木塞味的cornea 角膜costicity 苛性感Cremant 开姆酒Ddark 深、暗dark yellow 暗黄degrated 变质的、分解的 delicate 精致density 浓度deodoriezed 失香description 描述digestive tract 消化道dim 暗dirty 不清爽 discrimination limen 差别阈值,辨别阈值 dissert wine 甜葡萄酒,餐后酒 diversity 多样性drink wine 饮料葡萄酒dry 干dull 失光的,无光泽的 Eearthy 泥土的,土味的 ecology 生态学effluvium 恶臭enologist 葡萄酒工艺师 enology 葡萄酒学 epiglottectomy 会厌evaluation 评价evannescent 凋萎expert assessor 专家评价员 extraordinaire 别致Ffacial nerve 面神经feebl 淡的,微弱的 fermentation 发酵fermentation aroma 发酵香final taste 尾味fine 优雅finess 优雅flat 淡flavor 风味fleshy 肥硕的floral 花香的,花味的 fluidity 流动性 foaminess 起泡特性 fovea 中央凹foxy 狐臭的frank 明快的fresh 清新的,新鲜的 freshness 清新,新鲜 fruit aroma 果香fruity 果香的,果味的 full 丰满的 fullness 丰满度fungus 真菌,具真菌味 GGammay 佳美ganglion cell 神经节细胞 garlic 大蒜味的 gaseous wine 充气葡萄酒 genial 融合的 geographical indication 地理标志 Gewurztraminer 琼瑶浆 glemerulus 嗅小球global recognition 总体辨别 gloomy 灰暗glycerol 甘油golden 金黄grape 葡萄浆果 green 生青,酸涩 green straw yellow 绿禾杆黄 grossopharyngeal nerve 舌咽神经 gustation 味觉 gustatory nerve 味觉神经Hhard 硬,酸涩的 harmonious 和谐的 harmony 和谐heavy 滞重的 hedonic sense 享乐感觉 hierarchic 层次的 hierarchy 层次性horizontal cell 平行细胞hot 热的(由酒精引起的热感) hue 色调Iidendification 鉴定,鉴别incolor 无色的information 信息inner nuclear layer 内核层intense 浓的interspection 内省iodine 碘,碘味iris 虹膜isthmus oropharyngeus 咽峡JKKloeckera apiculata 尖端酵母Llactic acid 乳酸leady color 铅色lees 酒脚legs 挂杯length (后味的)长度lens 晶状体light 淡,浅light flavor 光味limpidity 澄清度lip 嘴唇liqueus 利口酒lively 鲜艳locality 地点long 长,绵长lustre 光泽lustreless 暗淡Mmaceration 浸渍macula 视斑Madeira 马得拉酒maderization 马得拉化mahogany 棕红色malic acid 苹果酸marc 皮渣Marsala 马沙拉酒maturity 成熟度melliflueous 流畅的mellow 圆润Melon 梅笼memorable 悠长memorization 识记memory 记忆mercaptans 硫醇Merlot 梅尔诺microvillus 微绒毛mineral 矿物的mitral cell 僧帽细胞moldy 霉味的monocolor 单色mould 霉味的mouthfeel 口感Muller Thurgau 米勒Muscat 麝香,玫瑰香Muscat de Hambourg 玫瑰香Muscat Ottonel 昂托玫瑰muzzy 模糊Nnasal olfaction 鼻腔嗅觉nasopharyngeal olfaction 鼻咽嗅觉nature 自然neurophysiology 神经生理学neutral salt 中性盐nucleus solitarius 孤束核Oobjective 客观的obscure 模糊observation 观察odor 气味odorant substance 气味物质off odor 异味,不良气味OIV(organisation internationale de la vinge et du vin) 法语:国际葡萄与葡萄酒组织 old 老化,衰老olfaction 嗅觉olfactometre 测臭法olfactory bulb 嗅球olfactory cell 嗅细胞olfactory tract 嗅觉神经束olfactory unit 嗅觉单位optic disc 视神经盘optic nerve 视神经oral cavity 口腔oral cavity proper 固有口腔oral vestibule 口腔前庭 organization of tasting 品尝的组织 organoleptic 感官的outer nuclear layer 外核层 oxidation 氧化oxidized 氧化了的Ppalate 颚pale 浅,淡panel 评价组 papillae 乳头parotid gland 腮腺 perception 感知,知觉 perception limen 知觉阈值 persistency 持续性 pharmaceutical 药的,药味的 pharynx 咽phenolic 酚的,具酚味的 pink 粉红Pinot Blanc 白比诺Pinot Gris 灰比诺Pinot Meunier 白山坡Pinot Noir 黑比诺 pleasance 怡悦度 plexyform layer 丛状层 polyphenols 多酚 polysaccharide 多糖苷poor 缺乏的 Porto,Port wine 波尔图葡萄酒 post central gyrns 中央后回post-taste 回味precision 精确性 primary aroma 一类香气 pungency 辛辣pupil 瞳孔pure 纯正的purity 纯正Qquality 质量Rrancio 哈喇味rarrity 罕见receptor 感受器recognition 辨认,辨别,再认 recollection 回忆red wine 红葡萄酒reduced 还原的,具还原味的 reduction 还原refine 优雅retina 网膜Riesling 雷司令rod 杆体rose wine 桃红葡萄酒rose-pengal 玫瑰红rough 粗糙、低劣 roundness 圆润Ruby Cabernet 宝石SSacc. Bayanus 贝酵母 Saccharomyces cerevisiae 酿酒酵母 Saccharomycodes 类酵母salinity 咸味saliva 唾液salivay gland 唾腺salt 盐salty 咸sample 样品sanitation 卫生satiny 光滑度 satisfaction 满足Saugnin 缩利安Sauvignon 缩味浓savor 尝 Schizosaccharomyces 裂殖酵母science of wine-tasting 葡萄酒品尝学 sclerotic coat 巩膜层second aroma 二类香气security 安全sediment 沉淀see 看selected assessor 优选评价员semi-dry 半干Semillon 赛美容semi-sparkling wine 葡萄汽酒semi-sweet 半甜sensation 感觉sensation limen 感觉阈值sensitivity 敏感性sensory 感觉的,感官的 sensory analysis 感官分析service 服务Sherry 雪利酒short 短simple 简单sip 吸smooth 柔和的sniff 闻society 社会soft 柔软的solitarius 孤束sound 完好sour 酸,发酸 sparkling wine 起泡葡萄酒 specialized assessor 专业专家评价员 spice 香料spit 吐spoiled 破损的stem 果梗stereo-chemical theory 立体化学学说 stimulation 刺激stimuli 刺激(物)straw yellow 禾杆黄structure 结构styptic 滞重subjective 主观的 sublingual gland 舌下腺 submaxillary gland 颌下腺sugar 糖,蔗糖sulfur 硫super-alcohol 高级醇sweet 甜swirl 摇symetry 匀称Syrah 西拉Syvaner 西万尼Ttaninic 丹宁的、丹宁感的 tannic acid 丹宁酸tannin 丹宁tanslucent 半透明tart 微酸的taste 品尝taste bud 味蕾taste cell 味细胞taster 品尝员tasting 品尝tataric acid 酒石酸tawny 黄褐色temperature 温度tereo-taste 立体味觉tertiary aroma 三类香气thin 瘦弱的tinged 被染色的tired 疲乏的toast 烤面包味touch 触觉transparence 透明度tri-chromatic theory 三色学说turn-over 更替typicity 风格,个性UUgni Blanc 白玉霓unbalanced 失调的unctuous 肥硕的unwell 病态的uvula 悬雍垂Vvague nerve 迷走神经varietal aroma 品种香varietal wine 品种葡萄酒VDQS(vins delimites de qulite superieure) 法语:优良地区葡萄酒 VDT(vin de table) 法语:普通葡萄酒 vegetal 植物的vegetative 植物的V erdot 味儿多vesion 视觉vinosity 醇浓性vinous 醇厚vins de pays 地区特色葡萄酒 vintage 年份viny aroma 酒香viscosity 粘滞度viticulture 葡萄栽培学vitreous humor 玻璃体Vits labrusca 美洲葡萄vivacious 爽利的vocal cords 声带volatile 挥发的volatile acid 挥发酸volume 丰满度,筋肉 VQPRD(vins de qualite produits dans une region determinee) 法语:区限优质葡萄酒 vusual accommodation 视觉调节Wwatery 水样的White Muscat 白玫瑰white wine 白葡萄酒will 意愿wine 葡萄酒wine evaluation chart 葡萄酒品尝表woody 木味的XYyeast 酵母菌yeasty 具酵母味的ZZinfangdel 真芳德。
评价红酒口感的术语
评价红酒口感的术语红酒是一种经过发酵和陈酿的葡萄酒,它具有多种不同的口感特点。
红酒的口感可以通过一系列术语来描述,这些术语可以帮助我们更好地理解和评价红酒的品质和风味。
以下是一些常见的用于评价红酒口感的术语:1. 丰满:红酒口感丰满,指的是酒体饱满、口感厚实,有一定的厚度和质感。
这种红酒通常具有较高的酒精度和浓郁的口感。
2. 平衡:红酒口感平衡,指的是酸度、甜度、单宁和酒精之间的比例和谐。
平衡的红酒口感会给人一种舒适和谐的感觉,各种元素相互配合,没有突出的成分。
3. 顺滑:红酒口感顺滑,指的是酒体柔顺、口感细腻,没有粗糙或刺激性的感觉。
顺滑的红酒通常有较低的单宁含量和较高的酒精度,适合直接饮用。
4. 芳香:红酒口感芳香,指的是酒体散发出浓郁的香气,如水果、花卉、香料等。
芳香的红酒往往具有较高的酒精度和复杂的口感,令人愉悦。
5. 清新:红酒口感清新,指的是酒体呈现出清爽、轻盈的感觉,没有沉重或压倒性的特点。
清新的红酒通常具有较低的酒精度和酸度,适合用来搭配餐前或清淡的食物。
6. 回味:红酒口感回味,指的是喝完红酒后在口腔中留下的余味。
回味可以持续较长的时间,让人难以忘怀。
好的红酒通常具有丰富的回味,使人愿意再次品尝。
7. 复杂:红酒口感复杂,指的是酒体呈现出多种不同的味道和层次,具有丰富的香气和口感。
复杂的红酒往往需要较长的陈酿时间和专业的品鉴能力才能欣赏到其真正的价值。
8. 柔和:红酒口感柔和,指的是酒体口感温和、圆润,没有刺激性或粗糙感。
柔和的红酒通常具有较低的酸度和单宁含量,适合搭配口感较轻的食物。
9. 浓郁:红酒口感浓郁,指的是酒体具有浓烈和浓重的香气和味道,给人一种强烈的感受。
浓郁的红酒通常具有较高的酒精度和浓厚的口感,适合用来搭配较重口味的食物。
10. 温暖:红酒口感温暖,指的是酒体给人一种温暖和舒适的感觉,如火炉的温暖。
温暖的红酒通常具有较高的酒精度和醇厚的口感,适合在寒冷的季节享用。
品酒的专业术语
品酒的专业术语品酒术语:香气,口感,余韵品酒是一门专业的艺术,通过对葡萄酒的香气、口感和余韵进行细致入微的品尝和评价,来体验和品味葡萄酒的独特魅力。
下面将从香气、口感和余韵三个方面,介绍品酒的专业术语。
香气是品酒中最重要的一个方面,也是最能表现葡萄酒的特点和品质的一个方面。
香气可以分为初香、中香和尾香三个阶段。
初香是指葡萄酒倒入杯中后散发出的第一缕香气,它可以让人对葡萄酒的品质和特点有一个初步的了解。
中香是指葡萄酒在杯中停留一段时间后散发出的香气,它更加复杂和丰富,可以让人感受到葡萄酒的深度和层次。
尾香是指葡萄酒在品尝后,留在口腔中的香气,它可以让人回味无穷,感受到葡萄酒的余味和韵味。
口感是指葡萄酒在口腔中的感受和体验。
口感可以分为口味、口感和口感三个方面。
口味是指葡萄酒的甜度、酸度、苦度、咸度和鲜度等感受,它可以让人对葡萄酒的基本属性有一个初步的了解。
口感是指葡萄酒在口腔中的触感,包括涩、滑、柔和、丰满等感受,它可以让人感受到葡萄酒的质地和口感。
口感是指葡萄酒在口腔中的回味和余韵,包括持久、悠长、绵长等感受,它可以让人感受到葡萄酒的品质和层次。
余韵是指葡萄酒在品尝后,在口腔中留下的感受和印象。
余韵可以分为持久、悠长和绵长三个层次。
持久的余韵是指葡萄酒在品尝后,香气和口感在口腔中持续存在的时间,它可以让人感受到葡萄酒的持久性和稳定性。
悠长的余韵是指葡萄酒在品尝后,香气和口感在口腔中停留的时间,它可以让人感受到葡萄酒的深度和层次。
绵长的余韵是指葡萄酒在品尝后,香气和口感在口腔中逐渐消退的时间,它可以让人感受到葡萄酒的韵味和余味。
通过对香气、口感和余韵的细致品尝和评价,可以更好地了解和品味葡萄酒的独特魅力。
品酒不仅仅是一种享受,更是一种艺术,需要我们用心去体会和品味。
希望大家在品酒的过程中,能够用心去感受和品味葡萄酒的香气、口感和余韵,从而更好地欣赏和享受这种美妙的饮品。
描述和评价葡萄酒口味的词汇有哪些?有中英文对照么
Bitter Flavors:苦味
Off-flavor, Off-smell, Odour:异味
Stemmy:果梗味
Reduction Smell:还原味
Oxidative Smell:氧化味
Harmony:协调性
Odour:气味
Olfactory:嗅觉的
Scent:植物香气
Vinous:酒香的
Coarse:粗糙的、粗劣的
Piquant:开胃的、辛辣的
Tart:尖酸的、刻薄的
Astringent:收敛的、苦涩的
Conflict:不和谐的
Stale:走味的,沉滞的
Dull:呆滞的、无活力的
Sulphur Taste:硫味
Hydrogen Sulphide odour:硫化氢味
Mellower:醇美的
Lively:充满活力的
Rich:饱满的,馥郁的
Fine:细腻的
Fresh:清新的
Well-balanced:平衡良好的
Subtle: 微妙的, 精细的
Velvety:柔软的、温和的、柔顺的
Fragrant:芳香的、香气幽雅的
Flowery:花香的
Syrupy:美妙的、甜美的
Metallic Flavour:金属味
Earthy Taste:泥土味
Herbaceous Taste:青草味
After Taste:后味
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描述和评价葡萄酒口味的词汇有哪些?有中英文对照么
描述和评价葡萄酒口味的词汇有哪些?有中英文对照么
问题时间:2011-9-6
葡萄酒相关英语词汇
葡萄酒品尝wine tasting品评过程tasting process外观appearance澄清度clarity清澈透明clear昏暗浑浊dull雾状浑浊cloudy颜色color颜色稳定性color stability黏性viscosity微气泡/气泡spritz/sparkle珍珠状pearl酒泪tears气味—杯中odor-in-glass感受—口中in-mouth-sensations味道与口感taste and mouth-feel气味—后鼻腔odor-retronasal平衡性balance香气aroma醇香bouquet复杂性complexity发展development持续性duration表现expression闭塞closed-in挥散opening衰退faded风格stylistic味道taste余味finish余香after-smell余味after-taste综合品质overall quality视觉感受visual perceptions资格考试qualifying test颜色的感受与检测color perception and measurement 品评中的重要性significance in tasting感官品评分析表sensorial analysis tasting sheet比赛wine competition来源origin红葡萄酒red wine桃红葡萄酒rose wine白葡萄酒White wine结晶体crystals沉淀物sediment蛋白引起的浑浊proteinaceous haze酚类引起的浑浊phenolic haze变质casse酒瓶内壁表面的沉淀物deposits on bottle surfaces微生物引起的腐败microbial spoilage嗅觉感受olfactory sensations鼻腔通道nasal passages气味物质及嗅觉刺激odorants and olfactory stimulation 相关的化学物质chemical groups involved酸类acids醇类alcohols酯类esters气味的感受odor perception葡萄酒品尝中的气味评估odor assessment in vine tasting 不良气味off-odors氧化味oxidation乙酸乙酯味ethyl acetate乙酸味acetic odor硫味sulfur odor光照后的不良气味light struck天竺葵的气味geranium杂醇味fusel黄油味buttery橡木塞味/霉味corky/moldy烘烤味baked odors焙烤工序baking process植物(蔬菜)味vegetative odors老鼠味mousy非典型的老熟味atypical aging flavor酒精味alcoholic品种香的化学特质chemical nature of varietal aromas嗅觉和口感taste and mouth-feel sensations味觉taste甜味和苦味sweet and bitter tastes酸味和咸味sour and salty tastes其他味觉other taste sensations物理因素physical化学因素chemical生物因素biological心理因素psychological口感mouth-feel收敛性astringency饮用温度serving temperature刺痛感prickling酒体(丰满感)body(weight)丰满full-bodied平淡watery灼烧感burning热感heat痛感pain平滑smooth粗糙rough金属味metallic糖类sugars酒精alcohols酸acids酚类物质phenolics葡萄酒品尝中的味觉和口感taste and mouth-feel sensations in wine tasting葡萄酒的定量评价quantitative(technical)wine assessment基本要求basic requirements品酒师的选择和培训selection and training of tasters有潜力的葡萄酒品评小组成员的鉴定identification of potential wine panelists 品酒师的培训和测试taster training and testing基本的选择测试basic selection tests味觉识别taste recognition气味识别odor recognition辨别测试discrimination tests评估功能品尝技巧assessing functional tasting skill分数的可变性score variability品尝前的准备工作pre-tasting organization品尝区域tasting area样品数目number of samples重复replicates软木塞的去除(开瓶)cork removal样品数量和体积sample number and volume代表性样品representative samples酒杯glasses品评者人数number of tasters测试设计tasting design提供的信息information provided葡萄酒术语学wine terminology酒的评价wine evaluation葡萄酒评分表wine score sheets简单的测试simple tests品评结果的相关性pertinence of tasting results感官分析sensory analysis描述性感官分析description sensory analysis时间-强度分析time-intensity analysis魅力分析charm analysis葡萄酒质量的化学分析chemical analysis of quality标准化学分析standard chemical analysis电子鼻electric noses葡萄酒的定性品评(综合)qualitative(general)wine tasting品尝室tasting room滗酒和醒酒decanting and breathing样品准备sample preparation味觉恢复palate cleansing术语language感官训练sensory training exercise葡萄酒品尝方式tasting situation葡萄酒品尝比赛tasting competitions商业品尝trade tastings商店中品尝in-store tasting葡萄酒鉴赏课程wine appreciation courses社交品尝societal tastings家庭品尝home tastings酸味acidity甜腻cloying葡萄酒的类型types of wine静止葡萄酒still wine起泡葡萄酒sparkling wine加强葡萄酒(甜酒和开胃葡萄酒)fortified wines(dessert and appetizer wines)雪利酒Sherry波特酒Port马德拉酒Madeira味美思vermouth葡萄酒品质的来源origins of wine quality葡萄园vineyard大气候macroclimate微气候microclimate葡萄种species品种variety砧木rootstock产量yield整形training肥水管理nutrition and irrigation病害disease成熟度maturity葡萄酒的酿造winery酿酒师winemaker发酵前处理prefermentation processes发酵fermentation发酵罐fermentor酵母yeast苹果酸乳酸菌malolactic bacteria调整adjustments调配blending后加工处理processing橡木桶oak软木塞cork陈酿aging葡萄酒-佐餐饮品wine as a food beverage葡萄酒配餐的历史起源historical origins of food and wine combination 葡萄酒配餐的指导原理guiding principles of food and wine combination 应用use基本角色basic roles食物配料in food preparation葡萄酒在不同的场合选择types of occasions上酒顺序presentation sequences。
葡萄酒中英文术语
AAcetic. Term applied to wines which have undergone acetification and to the odour of such wines.醋酸的:用于描述发生醋酸化的葡萄酒,以及此类葡萄酒所散发出的气味。
Acid. Term applied to a wine containing an excessive amount of acid, usually a wine made from grapes not completely ripe.酸:用于描述含有过量酸的葡萄酒,通常是因为原料葡萄没有完全成熟。
After taste. Tate left in the mouth by wines after they have beentasted.后味:品尝后葡萄酒留在口中的味道和感觉。
Agreable. Pleasant character of a well-balanced wine.惬意的:一款平衡良好的葡萄酒所包含的宜人特征。
Amber. Colour of a wine resembling that of amber.琥珀色:葡萄酒所具有的类似琥珀的颜色。
Astringent. The characteristic flavour of wines which produces an unpleasant chemical stimulus in the mouth, due to an excessive level of ethyl acetate.涩的、收敛性的:葡萄酒中乙酸乙酯含量过高时的典型特征,给口腔带来一种不适的化学刺激感。
Aroma. The odour of wines. Primary aroma is derived from the grapes. Secondary aroma derives from fermentation. Tertiary aroma (bouquet) develops during maturation and aging.香气、果香:葡萄酒的气味。
如何表达你对葡萄酒的感受
葡萄酒品尝用语大全好酒网/ 2013-08-28[大] [中] [小]Acetic / 醋酸味:酒醋般的酸味,由酒中细菌所产生的醋酸引起。
Acid / Acidity / 酸度:葡萄酒在口中感受的酸的味道,来自于葡萄本身的酒石酸(tartaric acid),是衡量葡萄酒风味的主要指标之一。
Aerate / Breathing / 呼吸:饮用葡萄酒之前,先让酒与空气接触一段时间,使其香气与风味能够充分的释放。
Alcohol / 酒精:构成葡萄酒的基本物质之一,但在嗅觉与味觉中都会呈现过于刺激,而感到不舒服,因此不宜太明显,好的葡萄酒会隐藏的很好。
Amylique / 以低温发酵酿成的酒会有这种水果糖般的香气。
Animal / 动物味:动物般的气味,许多成熟红酒或以希哈(Syrah)葡萄酿成的年轻红酒常会有这种味道。
Apre / 粗糙,粗涩,粗暴,激烈:用来形容酒中强劲的单宁所散发的苦涩粗犷。
Aroma / 香气:葡萄酒刚酿成时,所表现的最初始香味,是来自于葡萄本身的风味。
Aromatic compounds / 香气化合物:葡萄酒所呈现的嗅觉与味觉的化合物,就是我们能感受到的味道(flavours)。
Aromatique / 芳香:以格乌兹塔明那(Gewurztraminer)等香气浓郁的葡萄所酿成的酒,通常带有这种特殊的香料香气。
Austere / 严肃(很ㄍ一ㄥ):形容酸性白酒或单宁高的红酒味道。
Backbone / 骨干:形容葡萄酒味觉的结构,由单宁与酸度所构成。
Blend / 调配酒:一般指混合不同品种的葡萄酒,但广泛涵义的包含葡萄品种、酒庄、产区、采收年份...。
Balance / 平衡:品酒的基本概念,所有的好酒应该具备的条件,就是每一种感觉都应该协调而达到平衡。
Blind Tasting / 盲品(匿名试酒):在品酒过程中,刻意掩饰葡萄酒的所有资讯,使品酒者完全不知每一酒款的资料,透过品酒程序的分析,辨别葡萄酒的品种、产区、年份,甚至生产的酒庄,而另一目的在于比较各酒款的品质。
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Wine Tasting TerminologyIntensityIntensity refers to the amount of fruit flavour in the wine: a high-quality wine will have more phenolic (flavour compounds in thegrape) characters, giving it a greater intensity.ComplexityComplexity is a 'sliding scale', from very one-dimensional wines to those showing many aromas, flavours and tastes, whichmay change and develop the longer the wine is open. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the best wines are also the most complex. BalanceBalance refers to the relationship between taste factors such as fruit concentration, acidity, sweetness, alcohol and tannin. Ifthey're all in harmony with each other, the wine is balanced: if one obviously stands out above the rest, and detracts from yourenjoyment, it's unbalanced. As a rule, the better the balance, the finer the wine.LengthThis is a measure of how long the taste lingers in your mouth after you've swallowed or expelled the wine. A long length,during which more flavours may develop, usually signifies a great wine.PleasureUltimately, the most important question you can ask of any wine is: "Am I enjoying it?" And as long as the answer is "Yes",none of the above really matters!Wine Tasting TermsACIDIC: Used to describe wines whose total acid is so high that they taste tart or sour and have a sharp edge on the palate.AERATION: The process of letting a wine “breathe” in the open air, or swirling wine in a glass. It’s debatable whether aerating bottled wines (mostly reds) improves their quality. Aeration can soften young, tannic wines; it can also fatigue older ones.AFTERTASTE: The taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted, spit or swallowed. The aftertaste or “finish” is the most important factor in judging a wine’s character and quality. Great win es have rich, long, complex aftertastes.AGGRESSIVE: Unpleasantly harsh in taste or texture, usually due to a high level of tannin or acid.ALCOHOLIC: Used to describe a wine that has too much alcohol for its body and weight, making it unbalanced. A wine with too much alcohol will taste uncharacteristically heavy or hot as a result. This quality is noticeable in aroma and aftertaste.APPEARANCE: Refers to a wine’s clarity, not color.AROMA: Traditionally defined as the smell that wine acquires from the grap es and from fermentation. Now it more commonly means the wine’s total smell, including changes that resulted from oak aging or that occurred in the bottle- good or bad. “Bouquet” has a similar meaning.ASTRINGENT: Describes a rough, harsh, puckery feel in the mouth, usually from tannin or high acidity, that red wines (and a few whites) have. When the harshness stands out, the wine is astringent.AUSTERE: Used to describe relatively hard, high-acid wines that lack depth and roundness. Usually said of young wines that need time to soften, or wines that lack richness and body.AWKWARD: Describes a wine that has poor structure, is clumsy or is out of balance.BACKBONE: Used to denote those wines that are full-bodied,well-structured and balanced by a desirable level of acidity.BACKWARD: Used to describe a young wine that is less developed than others of its type and class from the same vintage.BALANCE: A wine has balance when its elements are harmonious and no single element dominates.BITE: A marked degree of acidity or tannin. An acid grip in the finish should be more like a zestful tang and is tolerable only in a rich, full-bodied wine.BITTER: Describes one of the four basic tastes (along with sour, salty and sweet). Some grapes–notably Gewurztraminer and Muscat–often have a noticeable bitter edge to their flavors. Another source of bitterness is tannin or stems. If the bitter quality dominates the wine’s flavor or aftertaste, it is considered a fault. In sweet wines a trace of bitterness may complement the flavors. In young red wines it can be a warning signal, as bitterness doesn’t always dissipate with age. Normally, a fine, mature wine should not be bitter on the palate.BLUNT: Strong in flavor and often alcoholic, but lacking in aromatic interest and development on the palate.BODY: The impression of weight or fullness on the palate; usually the result of a combination of glycerin, alcohol and sugar. Commonly expressed as full-bodied, medium-bodied or medium-weight, or light-bodied.BOTTLE SICKNESS: A temporary condition characterized by muted or disjointed fruit flavors. It often occurs immediately after bottling or when wines (usually fragile wines) are shaken in travel. Also called bottle shock. A few days of rest is the cure.BOUQUET: The smell that a wine develops after it has been bottled and aged. Most appropriate for mature wines that have developed complex flavors beyond basic young fruit and oak aromas.BRAWNY: Used to describe wines that are hard, intense, tannic and that have raw, woody flavors. The opposite of elegant.BRIARY: Describes young wines with an earthy or stemmy wild berry character.BRIGHT: Used for fresh, ripe, zesty, lively young wines with vivid, focused flavors.BRILLIANT: Describes the appearance of very clear wines with absolutely no visible suspended or particulate matter. Not always a plus, as it can indicate a highly filtered wine.BROWNING: Describes a wine’s color, and is a sign that a wine is mature and may be faded. A bad sign in young red (or white) wines, but less significant in older wines. Wines 20 to 30 years old may have a brownish edge yet still be enjoyable.BURNT: Describes wines that have an overdone, smoky, toasty or singed edge. Also used to describe overripe grapes.BUTTERY: Indicates the smell of melted butter or toasty oak. Also a reference to texture, as in “a rich, buttery Chardonnay.”CEDARY: Denotes the smell of cedar wood associated with mature Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends aged in French or American oak.CHEWY: Describes rich, heavy, tannic wines that are full-bodied.CIGAR BOX: Another descriptor for a cedary aroma.CLEAN: Fresh on the palate and free of any off-taste. Does not necessarily imply good quality.CLOSED: Describes wines that are concentrated and have character, yet are shy in aroma or flavor.CLOUDINESS: Lack of clarity to the eye. Fine for old wines with sediment, but it can be a warning signal of protein instability, yeast spoilage or re-fermentation in the bottle in younger wines.COARSE: Usually refers to texture, and in particular, excessive tannin or oak. Also used to describe harsh bubbles in sparkling wines.COMPLEXITY: An element in all great wines and many very good ones; a combination of richness, depth, flavor intensity, focus, balance, harmony and finesse.CORKED: Describes a wine having the off-putting, musty, moldy-newspaper flavor and aroma and dry aftertaste caused by a tainted cork.DECANTING: Process for separating the sediment from a wine before drinking. Accomplished by slowly and carefully pouring the wine from its bottle into another container.DELICATE: Used to describe light- to medium-weight wines with good flavors.A desirable quality in wines such as Pinot Noir or Riesling.DENSE: Describes a wine that has concentrated aromas on the nose and palate.A good sign in young wines.DEPTH: Describes the complexity and concentration of flavors in a wine, as in a wine with excellent or uncommon depth. Opposite of shallow.DIRTY: Covers any and all foul, rank, off-putting smells that can occur in a wine, including those caused by bad barrels or corks. A sign of poor winemaking.DRY: Having no perceptible taste of sugar. Most wine tasters begin to perceive sugar at levels of 0.5 percent to 0.7 percent.DRYING OUT: 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.EARTHY: 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, barnyardy character that borders on or crosses into dirtiness.ELEGANT: Used to describe wines of grace, balance and beauty.FAT: Full-bodied, high alcohol wines low in acidity give a “fat” impression on the palate. Can be a plus with bold, ripe, rich flavors; can also suggest the wine’s structure is suspect.FINISH: The key to judging a wine’s quality is finish, also called aftertaste–a measure of the taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the wine is tasted. Great wines have rich, long, complex finishes.FLESHY: Soft and smooth in texture, with very little tannin.FLINTY: A descriptor for extremely dry white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, whose bouquet is reminiscent of flint struck against steel.FLORAL (also FLOWERY): Literally, having the characteristic aromas of flowers. Mostly associated with white wines.FRESH: Having a lively, clean and fruity character. An essential for young wines.FRUITY: Having the aroma and taste of fruit or fruits.GRAPEY: Characterized by simple flavors and aromas associated with fresh table grapes; distinct from the more complex fruit flavors (currant, black cherry, fig or apricot) found in fine wines.GRASSY: A signature descriptor for Sauvignon Blanc and a pleasant one unless overbearing and pungent.GREEN: Tasting of unripe fruit. Wines made from unripe grapes will often possess this quality. Pleasant in Riesling and Gewurztraminer.GRIP: A welcome firmness of texture, usually from tannin, which helps give definition to wines such as Cabernet and Port.HARD: Firm; a quality that usually results from high acidity or tannins. Often a descriptor for young red wines.HARMONIOUS: Well balanced, with no component obtrusive or lacking.HARSH: Used to describe astringent wines that are tannic or high in alcohol.HAZY: Used to describe a wine that has small amounts of visible matter.A good quality if a wine is unfined and unfiltered.HEARTY: Used to describe the full, warm, sometimes rustic qualities found in red wines with high alcohol.HEADY: Used to describe high-alcohol wines.HERBACEOUS: Denotes the taste and smell of herbs in a wine. A plus in many wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, and to a lesser extent Merlot and Cabernet. Herbal is a synonym.HOT: High alcohol, unbalanced wines that tend to bur n with “heat” on the finish are called hot. Acceptable in Port-style wines.LEAFY: 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: 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.LEGS: The viscous droplets that form and ease down the sides of the glass when the wine is swirled.LENGTH: The amount of time the sensations of taste and aroma persist after swallowing. The longer the better.LINGERING: 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.LIVELY: Describes wines that are fresh and fruity, bright and vivacious.LUSH: Wines that are high in residual sugar and taste soft or viscous are called lush.NOSE: The character of a wine as determined by the olfactory sense. Also called aroma; includes bouquet.NOUVEAU: A style of light, fruity, youthful red wine bottled and sold as soon as possible. Applies mostly to Beaujolais.NUTTY: Used to describe oxidized wines. Often a flaw, but when it’s close to an oaky flavor it can be a plus.OAKY: Describes the aroma or taste quality imparted to a wine by the oak barrels or casks in which it was aged. Can be either positive or negative. The terms toasty, vanilla, dill, cedary and smoky indicate the desirable qualities of oak; charred, burnt, green cedar, lumber and plywood describe its unpleasant side.OFF-DRY: Indicates a slightly sweet wine in which the residual sugar is barely perceptible: 0.6 percent to 1.4 percent.MALIC: Describes the green apple-like flavor found in young grapes which diminishes as they ripen and mature.MEATY: Describes red wines that show plenty of concentration and a chewy quality. They may even have an aroma of cooked meat.MUSTY: Having an off-putting moldy or mildewy smell. The result of a wine being made from moldy grapes, stored in improperly cleaned tanks and barrels, or contaminated by a poor cork.PEAK: The time when a wine tastes its best–very subjective.PERFUMED: Describes the strong, usually sweet and floral aromas of some white wines.PRUNY: Having the flavor of overripe, dried-out grapes. Can add complexity in the right dose.RAISINY: Having the taste of raisins from ultra-ripe or overripe grapes. Can be pleasant in small doses in some wines.RAW: Young and undeveloped. A good descriptor of barrel samples of red wine. Raw wines are often tannic and high in alcohol or acidity.RICH: Wines with generous, full, pleasant flavors, usually sweet and round in nature, are described as rich. In dry wines, richness may be supplied by high alcohol and glycerin, by complex flavors and by an oaky vanilla character. Decidedly sweet wines are also described as rich when the sweetness is backed up by fruity, ripe flavors.ROBUST: Means full-bodied, intense and vigorous, perhaps a bit overblown.ROUND: Describes a texture that is smooth, not coarse or tannic.RUSTIC: Describes wines made by old-fashioned methods or tasting like wines made in an earlier era. Can be a positive quality in distinctive wines that require aging. Can also be a negative quality when used to describe a young, earthy wine that should be fresh and fruity.SMOKY: Usually an oak barrel byproduct, a smoky quality can add flavor and aromatic complexity to wines.SOFT: Describes wines low in acid or tannin (sometimes both), making for easy drinking.SPICY: A descriptor for many wines, indicating the presence of spice flavors such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper which are often present in complex wines.STRUCTURE: The interaction of elements such as acid, tannin, glycerin, al cohol and body as it relates to a wine’s texture and mouthfeel. Usually preceded by a modifier, as in “firm structure” or “lacking in structure.”SUBTLE: Describes delicate wines with finesse, or flavors that are understated rather than full-blown and overt. A positive characteristic.SUPPLE: Describes texture, mostly with reds, as it relates to tannin, body and oak. A positive characteristic.TANNIN: The mouth-puckering substance–found mostly in red wines–that is derived primarily from grape skins, seeds and stems, but also from oakbarrels. Tannin acts as a natural preservative that helps wine age and develop.TART: Sharp-tasting because of acidity. Occasionally used as a synonym for acidic.TIGHT: Describes a wine’s structure, concentration and body, as i n a “tightly wound” wine. Closed or compact are similar terms.TINNY: Metallic tasting.TIRED: Limp, feeble, lackluster.TOASTY: Describes a flavor derived from the oak barrels in which wines are aged. Also, a character that sometimes develops in sparkling wines.VEGETAL: Some wines contain elements in their smell and taste which are reminiscent of plants and vegetables. In Cabernet Sauvignon a small amount of this vegetal quality is said to be part of varietal character. But when the vegetal element takes over, or when it shows up in wines in which it does not belong, those wines are considered flawed. Wine scientists have been able to identify the chemical constituent that makes wines smell like asparagus and bell peppers.VELVETY: Having rich flavor and a silky, sumptuous texture.VINOUS: Literally means “winelike” and is usually applied to dull wines lacking in distinct varietal character.VOLATILE (or Volatile Acidity): Describes an excessive and undesirable amount of acidity, which gives a wine a slightly sour, vinegary edge. At very low levels (0.1 percent), it is largely undetectable; at higher levels it is considered a major defect.Additional Wine and Winemaking Terms as presented by The California Wine Club:ACETIC ACID: All wines contain acetic acid, or vinegar, but usually the amount is quite small–from 0.03 percent to 0.06 percent–and not perceptible to smell or taste. Once table wines reach 0.07 percent or above, a sweet-sour vinegary smell and taste becomes evident. At low levels, acetic acid can enhance the character of a wine, but at higher levels (over0.1 percent), it can become the dominant flavor and is considered a major flaw. A related substance, ethyl acetate, contributes a nail polish-like smell.ACIDITY: The acidity of a balanced dry table wine is in the range of 0.6 percent to 0.75 percent of the wine’s volume. It is legal in some areas–such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, Australia, California–to correct deficient acidity by adding acid. When overdone, it leads to unusually sharp, acidic wines. However, it is illegal in Bordeaux and Burgundy to both chaptalize and acidify a wine.ALCOHOL: Ethyl alcohol, a chemical compound formed by the action of natural or added yeast on the sugar content of grapes during fermentation.ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: As required by law, wineries must state the alcohol level of a wine on its label. This is usually expressed as a numerical percentage of the volume. For table wines the law allows a 1.5 percent variation above or below the stated percentage as long as the alcohol does not exceed 14 percent. Thus, wineries may legally avoid revealing the actual alcohol content of their wines by labeling them as “table wine.”AMERICAN OAK: Increasingly popular as an alternative to French oak for making barrels in which to age wine as quality improves and vintners learn how to treat the wood to meet their needs. Marked by strong vanilla, dill and cedar notes, it is used primarily for aging Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel, for which it is the preferred oak. It’s less desirable, although used occasionally, for Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Many California and Australia wineries use American oak, yet claim to use French oak because of its more prestigious image. American oak barrels sell in the $250 range, compared to more than $500 for the French ones.AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA (AVA): A delimited, geographicalgrape-growing area that has officially been given appellation status by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Two examples are Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley.AMPELOGRAPHY: The study of grape varieties.APPELLATION: Defines the area where a wine’s grapes were grown, such as Bordeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Alexander Valley or Russian River Valley. Regulations vary widely from country to country. In order to use an appellation on a California wine label, for example, 85 percent of the grapes used to make the wine must be grown in the specified district.BARREL FERMENTED: Denotes wine that has been fermented in small casks (usually 55-gallon oak barrels) instead of larger tanks. Advocates believe that barrel fermentation contributes greater harmony between the oak and the wine, increases body and adds complexity, texture and flavor to certain wine types. Its liabilities are that more labor is required and greater risks are involved. It is mainly used for whites.BLANC DE BLANCS: “White of whites,” meaning a white wine made of white grapes, such as Champagne made of Chardonnay.BLANC DE NOIRS: “White of blacks,” white wine made of red or black grapes, where the juice is squeezed from the grapes and fermented without skin contact. The wines can have a pale pink hue. (ie. Champagne that is made from Pinot Noir).BOTRYTIS CINEREA: Called the “Noble Rot.” A beneficial mold or fungus that attacks grapes under certain climatic conditions and causes them to shrivel, deeply concentrating the flavors, sugar and acid. Some of the most famous examples come from Sauternes and Germany.BOTTLED BY: Means the wine could have been purchased ready-made and simply bottled by the brand owner, or made under contract by another winery. When the label reads “produced and bottled by” or “made and bottled by” it means the winery produced the wine from start to finish.BRIX: A measurement of the sugar content of grapes, must and wine, indicating the degree of the grapes’ ripeness (meaning sugar level) at harvest. Most table-wine grapes are harvested at between 21 and 25 Brix.BRUT: A general term used to designate a relatively dry-finished Champagne or sparkling wine, often the driest wine made by the producer.CELLARED BY: Means the wine was not produced at the winery where it was bottled. It usually indicates that the wine was purchased from another source.CLONE: A group of vines originating from a single, individual plant propagated asexually from a single source. Clones are selected for the unique qualities of the grapes and wines they yield, such as flavor, productivity and adaptability to growing conditions.CRUSH: Harvest season when the grapes are picked and crushed.CUVEE: A blend or special lot of wine.DEMI-SEC: In the language of Champagne, a term relating to sweetness. It can be misleading; although demi-sec means half-dry, demi-sec sparkling wines are usually slightly sweet to medium sweet.EARLY HARVEST: Denotes a wine made from early-harvested grapes, usually lower than average in alcoholic content or sweetness.ENOLOGY: The science and study of winemaking. Also spelled oenology.ESTATE-BOTTLED: A term once used by producers for those wines made from vineyards that they owned and that were contiguous to the winery “estate.” Today it indicates the winery either owns the vineyard or has a long-term lease to purchase the grapes.FERMENTATION: The process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide; turns grape juice into wine.FILTERING: The process of removing particles from wine after fermentation. Most wines unless otherwise labeled are filtered for both clarity and stability.FINING: 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 bottom, where they can be easily removed.FORTIFIED: Denotes a wine whose alcohol content has been increased by the addition of brandy or neutral spirits.FREE-RUN JUICE: The juice that escapes after the grape skins are crushed or squeezed prior to fermentation.FRENCH OAK: The traditional name wine barrels, which supplies vanilla, cedar and sometimes butterscotch flavors. Used for red and white wines.GROWN, PRODUCED AND BOTTLED: Means the winery handled each aspect of wine growing.HALF-BOTTLE: Holds 375 milliliters or 3/8 liter.LATE HARVEST: On labels, indicates that a wine was made from grapes picked later than normal and at a higher sugar (Brix) level than normal. Usually associated with dessert-style wines.LEES: 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.”MACERATION: During fermentation, the steeping of the grape skins and solids in the wine, where alcohol acts as a solvent to extract color, tannin and aroma from the skins.MADE AND BOTTLED BY: Indicates only that the winery crushed, fermented and bottled a minimum of 10 percent of the wine in the bottle. Very misleading.MAGNUM: An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters.MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: A secondary fermentation occurring in most wines, this natural process converts malic acid into softer lactic acid and carbon dioxide, thus reducing the wine’s total acidity. Adds compl exity to whites such as Chardonnay and softens reds such as Cabernet and Merlot.MERITAGE: An invented term, used by California wineries, forBordeaux-style red and white blended wines. Combines “merit” with “heritage.” The term arose out of the need to name wines that didn’t meet minimal labeling requirements for varietals (i.e., 75 percent of the named grape variety). For reds, the grapes allowed are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec; for whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Joseph Phelps Insignia and is an example of a wine whose blends vary each year, with no one grape dominating. METHODE CHAMPENOISE: The labor-intensive and costly process whereby wine undergoes a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, creating bubbles. All Champagne and most high-quality sparkling wine is made by this process.MUST: The unfermented juice of grapes extracted by crushing or pressing; grape juice in the cask or vat before it is converted into wine.NEGOCIANT (NEGOCIANT-ELEVEUR): A French wine merchant who buys grapes and vinifies them, or buys wines and combines them, bottles the result under his own label and ships them. Particularly found in Burgundy. Twowell-known examples are Joseph Drouhin and Louis Jadot.NONVINTAGE: Blended from more than one vintage. This allows the vintner to keep a house style from year to year. Many Champagnes and sparkling wines are non vintage.OXIDIZED: Describes wine that has been exposed too long to air and taken on a brownish color, losing its freshness and perhaps beginning to smelland taste like Sherry or old apples. Oxidized wines are also called maderized or sherrified.PH: A chemical measurement of acidity or alkalinity; the higher the pH the weaker the acid. Used by some wineries as a measurement of ripeness in relation to acidity. Low pH wines taste tart and crisp; higher pH wines are more susceptible to bacterial growth. A range of 3.0 to 3.4 is desirable for white wines, while 3.3 to 3.6 is best for reds.PHYLLOXERA: Tiny aphids or root lice that attack Vitis vinifera roots. The disease was widespread in both Europe and California during the late 19th century, and returned to California in the 1980s.PRESS WINE (or PRESSING): The juice extracted under pressure after pressing for white wines and after fermentation for reds. Press wine has more flavor and aroma, deeper color and often more tannins than free-run juice.PRIVATE RESERVE: This description, along with Reserve, once stood for the best wines a winery produced, but lacking a legal definition many wineries use it or a spin-off (such as Proprietor’s Reserve) for rather ordinary wines. Depending upon the producer, it may still signify excellent quality. PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY: Indicates that the winery crushed, fermented and bottled at least 75 percent of the wine in the bottle.RACKING: The practice of movi moving wine by hose from one container to another, leaving sediment behind. For aeration or clarification.RESIDUAL SUGAR: Unfermented grape sugar in a finished wine.SULFITES: Naturally occurring component produced by the yeast during fermentation. Sulfites are found in nearly all wines.TARTARIC ACID: The principal acid in wine.TARTRATES: Harmless crystals of potassium bitartrate that may form in cask or bottle (often on the cork) from the tartaric acid naturally present in wine.VINICULTURE: The science or study of grape production for wine and the making of wine.VINTAGE DATE: Indicates the year that a wine grapes were harvested. In order to carry a vintage date in the United States, for instance, a winemust come from grapes that are at least 95 percent from the stated calendar year.VINTED BY: Largely meaningless phrase that means the winery purchased the wine in bulk from another winery and bottled it.VINTNER: Translates as wine merchant, but generally indicates a wine producer/or winery proprietor.VINTNER-GROWN: Means wine from a winery-owned vineyard situated outside the winery’s delimited viticultural area.VITICULTURAL AREA: Defines a legal grape-growing area distinguished by geographical features, climate, soil, elevation, history and other definable boundaries. Rules vary widely from region to region, and change often. Just for one example, in the United States, a wine must be 85 percent from grapes grown within the viticultural area to carry the appellation name. For varietal bottling, a minimum of 75 percent of that wine must be made from the designated grape variety.VITICULTURE: The cultivation, science and study of grapes.YEAST: Micro-organisms that produce the enzymes which convert sugar to alcohol. Necessary for the fermentation of grape juice into wine。