A description of the aroma of a young wine that smells of flowers.
Fragrant, flowerlike. Hops are a flower with a beautiful herbal aroma.
Aromas reminiscent of flowers. Usually a characteristic of white wines.
An attractive scent reminiscent of flowers. 'Floral 'and 'fragrant' are similar descriptors often applied to young, fresh white wines.
used for the floral bouquet of many young wines. It is 2-phenethanol with a rose-like smell. Generally associated with young wines of high total acidity and low pH.
Aromas that are reminiscent of different wild flowers, usually referred to white wines, especially Riesling.
The subtle undertone in some fine teas that is flower-like in character. Good first flush Darjeelings have this quality.
An attractive floral aroma, particularly desirable in certain white wines.
Appealing to the fragrance of a wine, almost flowerlike, used to describe many Gewurztraminers.
the flower-like smell in some beers due to special finishing hops.
Aroma suggestive of flowers.
Used generally for an attractive and forthcoming scent
a nebulous term referring to an indeterminate fragrance akin to flowers in general. Mosel wines are flowery, as are some Chenin Blancs, Seyval Blancs, and Aurores.
a bouquet that evokes soft floral scent (lilacs, honeysuckle and violets, etc... ) More frequently associated with white wines.
The flowerlike bouquet that is as appealing to the nose as the fragrance of blossoms, as for example, in a fine Moselle.
This is sometimes confused with the perfume of scented tea. In this case, it is the fragrance of the aroma.
And you know that sweet aroma of fresh garden flowers? Well, that can refer to a wine, too. Wine tasters use this term for a wine with a very aromatic character.
An attractive scent reminiscent of flowers. 'Floral' and 'fragrant' are similar words of approval often applied to pleasing young white wines, especially rieslings.
The subtle taste and aroma of blossoms found in a wine. Not to be confused with sweetness.
Scents and tastes with a floral aspect, as opposed to fruity (i.e. smell/taste of papaya, cantaloupe, gooseberry).
A fragrance that is similar to fresh flowers.
Flowery is a fragrance with flower or flower petal notes.
