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Wine Tasting and Service Terminology

Common wine tasting vocabulary (tannin, body, finish) and proper wine service terms, one term per card.

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What wine tasting term describes the dry, mouth-puckering sensation caused by compounds found in grape skins and seeds?
Tannin
What wine tasting term describes a wine's overall weight and richness in the mouth?
Body
What wine tasting term describes how long a wine's flavor lingers after swallowing?
The finish
What wine tasting term describes the sharp, tart sensation caused by natural acids in wine?
Acidity
What wine tasting term describes swirling wine in a glass to release its aromas?
Swirling (aerating the wine)
What wine tasting term describes the practice of smelling a wine before tasting it?
Nosing (smelling the bouquet)
What term describes a wine's aroma derived specifically from the grape itself, as opposed to aging?
The aroma
What term describes a wine's more complex smell developed through aging, especially in oak barrels or bottle?
The bouquet
What wine tasting term describes visually examining a wine's color and clarity before tasting?
Observing the wine's appearance (the 'look')
What term describes wine that has a noticeably higher sugar content, tasting less dry?
A sweet wine
What term describes wine with very little residual sugar, tasting crisp rather than sweet?
A dry wine
What wine service term describes removing the cork from a wine bottle?
Uncorking
What wine service term describes pouring wine into a separate container to separate it from sediment and expose it to air?
Decanting
What wine service tool is used to remove a cork from a wine bottle?
A corkscrew
What temperature range is generally recommended for serving red wine?
About 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (room temperature, slightly cool)

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