There are hundreds of adjectives used to describe the flavors and aromas of
wine. Some are attractive and appealing (e.g. coffee, cedar, cherry) while
others confusing (e.g. stonefruit) or downright gross (e.g. cat pee) and
unappealing. Following are some of the more common descriptors for white
and red wines.
COMMON WINE AROMAS
White Wine
Citrus Fruits
Peach
Grass
Floral
Red Wine
Berry
Leather
Earth
Pepper
COMMON WINE TASTES
White Wine
Butter
Oak
Lemon
Herbs
Melon
Mineral
Red Wine
Chocolate
Coffee
Mint
Cherry
Berry
Spice
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