Wine Tasting Descriptors

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'finer' is used to compare two things, indicating a higher level of quality or excellence.

• The jeweler used a magnifying glass to examine the finer details of the diamond.
• I prefer the finer things in life, like a good cup of coffee and a book.
• She's always looking for the finer things, like designer clothes and fancy cars.
• His ability to see the finer points of an argument sets him apart from the rest.

noun a strong taste or smell of game, especially when slightly tainted

adjective having the tangy flavor or odor of game, especially when slightly tainted

• The chef advised against using gamy meat in the stew as it may overpower the other flavors.
• I'm not a fan of gamy meat because of its strong taste.
• I can't stand the gamy flavor of this meat, it's too much for me.
• His jokes always have a gamy edge to them, making them a bit too harsh for some people's liking.

noun a state or quality of being mellow, softness or gentleness

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• The mellowness of the wine was evident in its smooth finish and subtle fruit flavors.
• I love the mellowness of this chill playlist, it's perfect for relaxing.
• His vibe was all about that mellowness, just going with the flow and enjoying life.
• The mellowness of her personality was like a calming presence in the chaotic room.

adjective having a stale, moldy, or damp smell or appearance

• The old library had a musty smell that lingered in the air.
• I found a musty old book in the attic.
• Ew, this room smells so musty!
• His ideas were musty and outdated, not relevant to the modern world.

adjective having the quality or characteristics of paper

• The papery texture of the document made it difficult to handle.
• I don't like the feeling of papery napkins, they always stick to my fingers.
• The old book was so papery, it practically crumbled in my hands.
• Her voice was so soft and delicate, like the rustling of papery leaves in the wind.

adjective having a rancid or stale taste or smell

• The reasty smell coming from the kitchen indicated that the food had been left out for too long.
• I can't eat that reasty sandwich, it's been sitting in my bag all day.
• Ew, that milk is reasty, don't drink it.
• His reasty attitude towards the project made it difficult to work with him.

noun a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant

verb to perceive or detect by or as if by the sense of smell

• The scent of roses filled the garden as we walked through.
• I love the scent of freshly baked cookies in the kitchen.
• That perfume has a killer scent, I need to get myself a bottle.
• The scent of success was in the air as they finalized the deal.

noun an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

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• The sommelier recommended a fine red wine to pair with the steak.
• Let's grab a bottle of wine and have a chill night in.
• I'm totally down to get wine drunk tonight.
• His words flowed like a smooth glass of wine, captivating everyone in the room.

noun the quality or state of being acidic

• The experiment measured the acidities of various solutions using a pH meter.
• I can't stand the acidities of some fruits like lemons and grapefruits.
• Dude, the acidities in that soda are off the charts!
• The acidities of her words cut through the tension in the room.

noun additional information or details provided after the main content

• The speaker ended the lecture with some important afternotes on the topic.
• I'll give you the afternotes on that meeting once we're done here.
• Let me hit you up with the afternotes from that party last night.
• The afternotes of their argument lingered in the air long after they had made up.