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jargon
What is meant by texture? It's a popular term of wine reviewers.
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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. > > > > -- > > Rich 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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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. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Rich > > 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. > 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) -- www.winenous.co.uk |