 Sniff the glasses before pouring the wine to be sure there is no mustiness or other “shelf odor” Schott-Zweisel glasses at Sur La Table. Photo courtesy Sur La Table.
April 2005
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Product Reviews / Main Nibbles / Wine
Wine Aromas & Flavors
Page 3: Wine Aroma & Flavor Terms ~ G To Z
This is Page 3 of a six-page article on wine tasting, wine aromas and flavors. These flavors and aromas are found in different wines. Some wines are known for producing them, based on the grape and terroir. Others can emerge from seasonal growing conditions. Click on the black links below to visit other pages.
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| Grilled/Toasted |
- Coffee
- Grilled Meat
- Roasted
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Vegetal and Herbaceous
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- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Bell Pepper
- Black Olive
- Cigar
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Cut Grass
- Eucalyptus
- Green Bean
- Green Olive
- Green Pepper
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- Hay/Straw
- Mint
- Mushroom
- Pine
- Saffron
- Tea
- Thyme
- Tobacco
- Truffle
- Yeast/Bread/Dough
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