The secret language of wine: what is mouthfeel?

Why do some wines feel silky, grippy, creamy or fresh, even before we begin to describe their aromas and flavours? Mouthfeel is one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of the tasting experience. When you start making tasting notes to record your wine tasting experiences, you'll probably find that they are littered with terms like “smooth”, “rounded” or perhaps “fresh” or “full-bodied”. These are all words that refer to what we call mouthfeel. Mouthfeel, simply put, is the physical sensation that a wine (or other drink) creates in your mouth while you taste it. It encompasses all those other things that are not the aromas and flavours. And all those “other things” are really important in determining our experience of tasting a wine. As so often in wine, once you tune into it, you’ll probably find that you are already perceiving the elements of mouthfeel. Learning how to assess mouthfeel is also a key part of your wine tasting practice, helping you determine a wine’s balan

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