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Jargon Busting: What is meant by compexity and body in wine tasting?

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Jargon Busting: What is meant by compexity and body in wine tasting?

What is meant by complexity in wine tasting.This is one of the most subjective terms used in describing wines. In essence complexity can be used to describe a wine that has a myriad of flavours and aromas. This is highlighted when you take a sniff or taste, followed by another, and not only does the wine appear subtly different from one taste to another, but it reveals different layers of flavour which on the palate reveal levels of intensity and different characteristics. The optimum result is that the taster never gets bored with the wine and enjoys discovering all the...

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