Wine Aromas

Wine engages all the senses: sight, smell, taste, mouthfeel - even sound when glasses touch in a toast! To fully enjoy fine wine, don't be afraid to savor every sensation - especially its aroma and flavor.

Common wine aromas are listed below. The aromas come from the grapes themselves, their cellar treatment, and bottle aging (referred to as bouquet).

Hover over the boxes below to learn more about
the common aromas found in wine.
 








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