Some wine words that begin with the letter “T”

Northeast Ohio develops an ever-stronger sense of “wine culture” among its residents and for its visitors, adding a few vocabular words will help to raise the comfort level of those enjoy sipping on our patios during the coming, beautiful fall season. Here are a few “T” words to help everyone enjoy their Wine Country experience a bit more: Tart is used to describe a sharp, tongue-tingling sensation caused by acidity in wine. The word “crisp” is sometimes used to describe the same sensations. The natural acids in wines create a desired balance with and among any sweetness and fruitiness in the Toasty describes a pleasant aroma reminiscent of baked bread or caramel. This usually comes from aging the wine in oak barrels that were charred during assembly by the “cooper” aka barrel maker. Some winemakers use heavy toasted barrels for some varieties. Sometimes, for more delicate reds and a few whites, they use a lighter toast level. Tobacco aromas are often found in complex, aged