Light, medium, or full? Those are the three descriptions we use when describing how big or how little a wine tastes. Still confused? So are many others! Let me break it down for you in a simple explanation. And, the next time you go to a party, you'll have the knowledge about tannins and body now to impress the crowd!
The darker the color of wine, the more body it has. This goes for both white and red wines. Like tannins, body is something you feel in your mouth, and not the flavor you taste. Does the wine feel very rich to you? Does it not really have any texture, and taste almost watery to you? All of these describe body.
Examples:
Light Body: Pinot Noir
Medium Body: Merlot
Full Body: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting for body is a great thing to do on your own or with your friends. It will help expand your palate and narrow down which wines you like the best.
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