"Larry" wrote in message
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If I like a wine that is "strong" in flavour I know I need to say full
bodied. (reds)
If I like one that does not 'burn" on the way down do I refer to
acidity level?
If I like a wine that does not give you that pucker your lips feeling
do I ask for a less "tannic" wine?
And if I like a "chewy, rich, thick, fruity type red...what do I say?

Maybe when she asks me again for my comment on the wine she has bought
me, I can use a few proper terms so she can take them to the wine
specialist.

Sorry for the basic level of post. Any sites that will explain
further are appreciated.
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One of the best basic compilations of wine terms, along
with a search engine on them, is in epicurious:
http://www.epicurious.com/run/winedictionary/home
which by the way describes "chewy" as
"Descriptor for wines that are rich, dense, intense, and
full-bodied (see body). Such wines (which are generally red)
give a mouth-filling impression that make them seem almost
thick enough to chew; they are also sometimes referred to
as fleshy or meaty."

pavane