(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"

Used to describe wines that are hard, intense, tannic and that have raw, woody flavors. The opposite of elegant.

A hefty, muscular, full-bodied wine with plenty of weight and flavor, although not always the most elegant or refined sort of wine.

Term used mainly to describe young red wines with high alcohol and tannin levels. The mild epithet "tooth-stainers" is sometimes applied to this style of wine, denoting respect for strength.