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- noun The state or quality of being
herbaceous
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Examples
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Tasting several vintages emphatically demonstrates the slight early herbaceousness of Mayacamas cabernets, which gives way in the fullness of time, with these early herbal tones of bell pepper and green peppercorn evolving into notes of tobacco leaf, earth and often a very distinct note of chipotle pepper that I also find in many mature vintages of La Mission Haut Brion.
Mayacamas - one of the greatest California Cabernets by John Gilman | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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Medium bodied with fresh acidity, the flavors are fairly simple -- grapefruit, lemon and kiwi -- with just a little herbaceousness.
LENNDEVOURS: 2009
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There are philosophical winemaking differences as well, according to Kareem Massoud (Paumanok), who will sometimes "butt heads" with Chris Tracy (Channing Daughters) about fruit vs. herbaceousness.
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Both Mr. Holzman and Mr. Chernow enjoyed its roasted tomato flavor and dense texture, while Mr. Holzman pointed out its "herbaceousness," thanks to a sprinkling of oregano and basil that tastes fresh, not dried.
Saucy Bunch 2011
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Medium bodied with fresh acidity, the flavors are fairly simple -- grapefruit, lemon and kiwi -- with just a little herbaceousness.
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Medium bodied with fresh acidity, the flavors are fairly simple -- grapefruit, lemon and kiwi -- with just a little herbaceousness.
Tasting Notes 2009
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I think that the issue with the herbaceousness or vegetal quality present in many Loire CFs is due to picking grapes that are not fully ripened.
Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009
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The fresh, creaminess of the fish was a nice pairing for the creamy aspects of the wine, and the wine's herbaceousness accented the roasted peppers.
Archive 2009-06-01 2009
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The fresh, creaminess of the fish was a nice pairing for the creamy aspects of the wine, and the wine's herbaceousness accented the roasted peppers.
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The nose is a melange of tropical fruits — mango, papaya, kiwi and passionfruit — with a little grapefruit accented by subtle smoky oak and just a little herbaceousness.
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