The 30 Second Wine Advisor Vol. All rights reserved. Brett is a wild yeast that's sometimes found on grapeskins and that can get into wine barrels, where it resides and grows and can be almost impossible to remove. When brett appears in a wine, it creates earthy organic aromas and flavors that don't sound appetizing.
Some tasters also find a twangy metallic quality in the aftertaste of bretty wines.
Brett is controversial because some wine lovers enjoy a touch of it in wines and feel that it adds complexity, while others consider any trace of it a significant flaw. Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to comment on our topics and tasting notes, suggest a topic for a future bulletin, or just talk about wine. Classic Wine Imports Inc., Boston. Fine with a classic Bordeaux accompaniment, lamb chops pan-grilled with rosemary and garlic. If you'd like to add your opinion to the list, we hope you'll drop by.