Describes a wine that smells or tastes grassy or green Often a characteristic of wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes Can also be found in very young wines that will change flavor as they age Primarily a function of the grape variety, not soil or climate
Aromas reminiscent of fresh grass or hay; grassy, as in certain Sauvignon Blancs; also the green pepper character of some Cabernets
A plant with little or no woody tissue that dies down at the end of a growing season
Having the texture, color or appearance of a leaf, with little or no woody tissue
An agreeable odor reminiscent of herbs, and usually associated with Sauvignon Blanc when grown in cool climates
Vegetative growth with little or no woody component Non-woody vegetation, such as forbs
Adjective used in description of wine with taste and aroma of herbs, (usually undefined) Considered to be a varietal characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon, and to less extent, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc grapes