We've revealed the full list of our Top 100 Wines of 2024 …
Explore the most exciting wines of the year!

Tasting Descriptors

Most Recent

What does ‘cut’ mean when referring to wine?

What does ‘cut’ mean when referring to wine?

Dr. Vinny

Jul 29, 2024

Why does my glass of Rioja smell like dill?

Why does my glass of Rioja smell like dill?

Dr. Vinny

Jul 1, 2024

Does wine actually contain spices, chocolate and flowers?

Does wine actually contain spices, chocolate and flowers?

Dr. Vinny

Feb 5, 2024

What does the term “racy” mean when used to describe a wine?

What does the term “racy” mean when used to describe a wine?

Sep 25, 2023

What does “well-cut” mean when referring to a wine?

What does “well-cut” mean when referring to a wine?

Aug 28, 2023

When someone asks for a fruity wine, do they mean sweet?

When someone asks for a fruity wine, do they mean sweet?

Apr 17, 2023

What’s the deal with wine “legs”?

What’s the deal with wine “legs”?

Jul 18, 2022

What is “dry” wine? Aren’t all wines wet …?

What is “dry” wine? Aren’t all wines wet …?

Jul 12, 2022

Are wine tasting note descriptors listed in order of prominence?

Are wine tasting note descriptors listed in order of prominence?

May 9, 2022

How can a wine taster distinguish between so many different types of

How can a wine taster distinguish between so many different types of "pepper" in a wine?

May 2, 2022

What does it mean to say a wine is

What does it mean to say a wine is "full-bodied"?

Nov 1, 2021

What does it mean if a wine is “snappy”?

What does it mean if a wine is “snappy”?

Aug 25, 2021