Menthol may be at the periphery of this category (maybe even outside), but I use the definition of “any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees” as balsamic. My first language of wine vocabulary is Italian, and this is what “balsamico” means. What is your definition?
So true.
99-100
Turd de Force
Massive
Poured
Down
Drain.
Aha, I do not think you and I will ever be competing for the same wine!
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agreed
also add
cloves
charred
toasty
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Bearded
Ukelele
Cornholio
Guess I like a lot of wine.
+1 and in the same order.
Butter
Oak
Expression, as in “expression of Pinot Noir”. I never understand what that means
Grapey.
Seems to me to be ridiculous beyond words when describing wine.
Port like (no way to say this without ‘like’, because, well, port is port)
jammy
stewed
confected
Syrup-y
Luxury/luxurious
Boasts
Espresso
Interesting lists so far. Some could be telling of the author; graphite & creamy may be from someone who does not like Bordeaux-Cabernet Sauvignon and blueberry possibly from someone who dislikes Cali Syrah. Some are real descriptors while some just someone’s triggered-impression like say luxurious and polished. Good stuff.
Tar, asphalt, stewed
Found in some over ripe South Australian disasters.
Poopy (as distinct from shitty)
Cat pee
Stewed
This made me think of something pretty specific…I recently received an email for a 2010 Bonnes Mares with a Tanzer 94+ review. Sounded interesting until I got to this part:
soil-driven flavors of cola, > pepper> , > Provencal herbs > and > black olive
Pepper, Provencal herbs and olive would be expected for an Hermitage or Tempier Bandol, but grand cru Burgundy???
Your school had 3rd grade detention? Tough town.
“Pain Grille” is one word. And it should be avoided if you’re english speaking.
Unctuous
Hints of creosote
mammoth
liqueurlike