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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.