The five wine characteristics are:
Sweetness - The level of sweetness or dryness
Acidity - Lighter-bodied wines have a higher acidity while a rich wine has less acidity
Tannin - Adds bitterness to a wine that rounds out its balance and complexity
Alcohol - Wines with less alcohol tend to be lighter-bodied while wines with a higher alcohol level taste bolder
Body - Used to describe the overall impression of the wine, such as a light, medium, or full-bodied flavour