How do you describe the taste of wine?

In this manner, how would you describe different wines?

1. Cabernet sauvignon – Full-bodied with herbal notes. Younger cab has rich flavors of currant.
2. Merlot – Fruity, spicy. Very soft, less tannic than Cabernet sauvignon.
3. Pinot noir – Delicate and fresh, very soft tannins with fruity aromas.
4. Zinfandel – Typically zesty, ranges from medium- to full-bodied and dry to off-dry.

Likewise, how do you describe a wine finish? 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.

Moreover, how would you describe wine on a menu?

Wine Flavor Profiles For example, higher sugar content results in wine with a sweeter flavor, whereas high tannin levels make a wine feel more dry or bitter in the mouth. Other common terms used to describe the flavor of wine include spicy, fruity, floral, peppery, earthy, and smoky.

What are the 4 adjectives that describe wine flavor profiles?

Round: Describes a well-balanced wine in fruit, tannins and body. Seductive: A wine that is appealing. Soft: Describes a wine with low acid/tannin, or alcohol content with little impact on the palate. Supple: Describes a wine with well-balanced tannins and fruit characteristics.