Wine tasting notes often emphasize fruitiness, but true complexity includes spice and other flavor compounds.
Understanding the interplay of fruit and spice enriches the wine tasting experience.â],
extendedSummary
The article explores the common trend in wine tasting notes that heavily focus on fruit descriptors, often overshadowing the more nuanced flavor notes such as spice. The author reflects on their preference for tasting language that captures the complexity of a wine, like the spice components found in specific varieties, including syrah and gewurztraminer. They emphasize that while fruit associations are helpful, a deeper appreciation of wine can be achieved by recognizing the various flavor compounds that contribute to its character.
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wine, tasting notes, flavor complexity, fruit descriptors, wine appreciation