Finish
Beginner Tasting & SensoryDefinition
The flavors and sensations that linger after swallowing wine.
In Depth
Also called the aftertaste or length. A long finish (30+ seconds) is a hallmark of quality wine. Great wines leave a persistent, evolving impression. Short finishes suggest simple or dilute wine. The finish should be clean and pleasant — bitterness, burning alcohol, or astringency at the end indicate imbalance.
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