Definitions for "Spicy"
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Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes.
Producing, or abounding with, spices.
Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate.
A description of a wine that is matured for a long time in barrels then in bottles, and has an aroma and taste of spices like cloves, mint, cinnamon or pepper.
With overtones of clove, cinnamon, pepper, etc.
Usually a complex red or white wine imparting nuances of pepper, clove, cinnamon, mint or other spices.
This aroma descriptor is typical of the odor of sweet spices such as cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Tasters are cautioned not to use this term to describe the aroma of savory spices such as pepper, oregano and Indian spices.
Aroma and flavour suggestive of spices like cinnamon and clove e.g. Ethiopian Sidamo and some Guatemalan coffee.
A lively flavour that makes one think of sweet and savoury spices.
A rich aroma and flavor bestowed mostly by hops, and occasionally by other natural seasonings and preservatives such as oregano, orange peel, lemon, peppers and coriander.
Presence of flavors such as mint, clove, cinnamon, anise and pepper.
having an agreeably pungent taste
suggestive of sexual impropriety; "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers; "gingery Chinese food"; "hot peppers"; "hot curry"; "corn chips with peppery salsa"; "spicy tomato sauce"
Aromatics reminiscent of various spices, detectable either when smelling or tasting coffee.
aromas or flavours associated with spices : also typical of certain grape varieties e.g. gewurztraminer
Spicy flavour on the palate.
Taster's term for liveliness of aroma or flavor, reminiscent of sweet or savory spices.
a distinctive aromatic odour of wines that are made from certain garpe varieties such as Gewurztraminer. Typical is the rich herb-like aroma.
The scents of various spices, different in different wines. For example, the orange blossom, honeysuckle, Oriental spices of an Alsatian Gewurztraminer to the black peppery spices found in some California red Zinfandel and red Rhones of France.
Reminiscent of spices such as cinnamon, clove, or nutmeg. Contrast with "peppery".
A coffee with flavour characteristics similar to common spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It does not refer to any heat characteristics of the coffee.
Characteristic that is piquant but without a burning sensation.
Underlying "spicy" accent, either aromatic or flavorful. It might relate to the coffee being natural, the character of the acidity or the two combined. Examples are some Ethiopian and Guatemalan coffees.
An aromatic and taste perception reminiscent of spices.
Cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and licorice.
Describes savoury rather than fruity flavours. Australian Shiraz often has a spicy or peppery edge. So too does Grenache ... and for that matter most oak-aged wines. American oak in particular gives a strong, spicy character to wine.
This is used to describe wines that taste of 'spice' flavours, such as cinnamon, cloves and pepper, for example.
A common descriptor for many wines, used to describe such aromas and flavors as anise, cloves, mint and pepper.
Describes a coffee that has a flavor and aroma reminiscent of spices.
Almost the same meaning as peppery, but a more rounded aroma of pepper, cinnamon, and other well-known spices, usually lumped together and called spicy.
An aromatic and taste perception reminiscent of either wood-spice (cinnamon) or wood-seed (Clove).
a term used to describe a flavor characteristic of certain ales; associated with the ale's hops.
Literally a spicy aroma or flavor, suggesting cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper.
Spice flavors including cloves, mint, pepper, cinnamon and many, many others.
A descriptor for many wines, indicating the presence of spice flavors such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper which are often present in complex wines.
An aromatic sensation created by a slightly volatile set of hydrocarbon compounds in coffee's aftertaste that produces sensations reminiscent of either wood-spice (cinnamon) or wood-seed (clove).
a fine aroma or flavor that hints of particular spices.
Aroma / taste of spice, perhaps sweetish or peppery, found in certain coffee, such as those from Java, Zimbabwe, Guatemala; or the more erratic Yemen and Ethiopian coffees.
Having the character or aroma of spices such as clove, mint, cinnamon, or pepper.
fragrance notes are used in the perfume industry in the form of essential oils from almost all the well-known spices. For example, cinnamon and clove are used widely in Oriental perfumes. Many masculine perfumes contain portions of spice-oils-for example: marjoram, coriander and pepper.
Any hints of spice? Say cinnamon or chocolate, or how about pepper? Coffees are known to carry a few of these. Can you find them? You need to really test your senses.
A lively flavor that makes one think of sweet and savory spices.
A wine tasting term describing a flavor that is, well, spicy. It can refer to “pepper” spicy, or a flavor you’d associate with something from your spice rack, but can’t quite place, such as coriander, rosemary, clove, cinnamon, etc. Some wines that are frequently called “spicy” are Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Syrah/Shiraz, and Zinfandel.
Used to describe a variety of aromas, or tastes such as pepper, cloves, or nutmeg, that give the wine a spiced character.
The flavor of particular spices.
A fragrance or taste that is similar to a particular spice; such as pepper, cardamom, or cedar. An attractive zestfulness that reminds one of sweet or savory spices.
An aromatic sensation in the coffee's aftertaste that produces hints of either wood-spice (cinnamon-bark) or wood seed (clove bud). Exemplars are Sumatra, New Orleans, and French Indonesian.
Wines often smell quite spicy with aromas of pepper, cinnamon, and other well-known spices. These pungent aromas are usually lumped together and called spicy.
Exotic fruit and spice flavors in whites, particularly Gewürztraminer, but also a peppery or cinnamony clovey perfume in some reds
This is a bouquet you find in great Gewurztraminer and Muscat wines.
General term for mixed spices, most often the cinnamon, clove and nutmeg mix that I find typical of some red wines aged in European oak.
As in the bouquet of GewÃ1/4rztraminer and Muscat. Some wines have flavours reminiscent of allspice, cinnamon, cloves or pepper.
many wines will display distinct or nebulous ("what is that flavor?") spicy flavors such as dill, basil, or the like. Often, any tangy character in a wine, such as that in a fairly dry Gewürztraminers, will be described as spicy.
Term to describe flavors that are spicy. Now that wasn't too hard to figure out was it.
Describes the presence of spice flavours such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper, often present in complex wines.
A liquor having character, suggestive of cinnamon or cloves. This is sometimes, but not always, the effect of contamination.
A character in wine reminiscent of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, or other spices. Can be found in both red and white wines.
(Espresso) An aftertaste with hints of cinnamon or clove.
Definite aroma and flavour of spice arising from certain grape varieties (Gewürztraminer). The aroma is richer and more pronounced than what we call "fruity"
Term used to describe a wine with flavors reminiscent of spices. Generally refers to 'peppery' flavors.
A flavor and aroma similar to spices like cloves or cinnamon.
these wines can have aromas of cinnamon, peppermint, olives and other flavors lumped together.
Spicy is another wine tasters term, referring to a wine that tastes like it has spices added to it. The German wine, Gewurztraminer, is a good example of a spicy wine.
One of 8 aromatic families. Scents of soft flavours of spices, aniseed, scrubland, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, liquorice
A complementary description applicable to many fine wines: Syrah usually displays a pepper spice character; Pinot Noir frequently has suggestions of cinnamon; and oak barrels contribute a vanilla-spice element.
An aroma or flavor reminiscent of a particular spice. Aged coffees are often called spicy.
A wine with a high aromatic content; spicy character can also be imparted by wood.
Exotic spice and fruit flavors in whites, especially Gewurztraminer; pepper or cinnamon/clove in some reds.
Fine aroma or flavor suggestive of spices.
The flavour of particular spices.
A descriptor for many wines, indicating the presence of spice flavours such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper. Gewurztraminer, red Zinfandel and Côte du Rhone are often described as spicy.
Piquant or pungent notes such as clove oil, cinnamon, thyme oil. They are warming or hot in character and usually come from aromatic (benzene ring) based chemicals in their structures - e.g.. Eugenol in Clove Oil, Cinnamic Aldehyde in Cinnamon Oil, Thymol in Thyme Oil. Do not confuse with Herbal notes that are neutral or cool odours.
food has the piquant, hot, fiery, burning taste of spices. We are talking of highly spiced, piquant, zesty food, certainly savory. It can be also described after the predominant spice, like peppery or gingery food. This is the complete opposite of mild food.
Almost a synonym for "peppery". Implies a softer, more rounded flavor nuance however.
a more exotic, pugent coffee.
A descriptive term for cheese varieties with a peppery, herby flavor.
Spicy describes fragrance notes that have a warm or hot character, as opposed to the neutral or cool Herbal notes. Their scent is pungent, similar to those of cinnamon, or clove and thyme oil.
Is a coffee with flavor characteristics similar to common spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It is not an indication of heat. Guatemala
The aroma and taste of spice such as, cinnamon, clove or pepper which comes from certain grape varieties such as gewurtztraminer (literally spicy traminer).