Stalky A green taste of young vines, under-ripe grapes or excessive maceration time. Sulphur Its presence is detectable as a burnt-match smell. Supple Soft textured, round on the palate, fully mature tannins. A fanciful description for the not unpleasant smell of old red wines, a leathery bouquet. The presence of unfermented sugar in the wine or back-blended sweet reserve juice.
Sweetness is only a virtue if it is balanced with acidity to stop it from cloying.
Tafelwein German term for table wine. Tannin A dry, astringent taste and mouth-feel from the compound extracted from the skins, stalks and pits of black grapes during fermentation. Helps preserve wine and will soften up over the years precipitating out as sediment. There are also tannins in oak barrels. Tart Sharp, green, overly acidic.