Thread: jargon

On Thursday, September 27, 2012 8:57:44 PM UTC-4, RichD wrote:
> What is meant by texture? It's a popular term of wine reviewers.
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I think texture in wine reviews means pretty much the same as common English- what does it feel like. Pretty much only used with modifiers- smooth texture, velvety texture, silky texture, rough texture, grainy texture. An *attempt* to describe what the wine feels like in one's mouth.

On 28/09/2012 19:35, DaleW wrote:
> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 8:57:44 PM UTC-4, RichD wrote:
>> What is meant by texture? It's a popular term of wine reviewers.
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> I think texture in wine reviews means pretty much the same as common English- what does it feel like. Pretty much only used with modifiers- smooth texture, velvety texture, silky texture, rough texture, grainy texture. An *attempt* to describe what the wine feels like in one's mouth.
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Quite.

High alcohol wines tend to feel more viscous, or heavier if you like.

Other physical sensations that could be described as texture are due to
astringency - from precipitation of solids as a result of the reaction
of tannins with saliva.

(Sorry Dale - accidentally sent that by email)

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