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Complex
Wine Tasting Term
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A complex wine has multiple characteristics all blended in a harmonious mix. This balance of different flavors and scents is distinctive of a great wine.
A complex wine can be any color. However, it takes years of aging for a bottle to acquire and balance the variety of tastes and smells that make it complex. As such, complexity is typically found only in mature wines.
The fact that a wine can exhibit more than one static, overriding characteristic appeals to wine drinkers across the board, both because of the more subtle tones and the unique experience. Each sip of a complex wine can taste different; each sniff can smell different. The way in which the flavors and scents change throughout the drinking experience keep the wine drinker intrigued and wanting more - the ultimate goal of a wine maker.
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