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- adjective Resembling
melons , melon-like. - adjective Of, or pertaining to,
melons .
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Examples
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This vintage offers floral, melony aromas and hints of minerals and kiwi fruit.
Hudson Valley Wine 2009
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There was some melony-grapey fruit there, but also an overwhelming detergent (as in Tide) character.
PALATE 2009: Tasting Finger Lakes Wines and Cheeses with Shannon Brock 2009
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The mouthfeel is faintly oily on the mid-palate but still lively with a tingle of acidity on a long, melony finish.
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Maisonry in Napa Valley produces a beautiful Marsanne that's melony and floral for $38.
Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011
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There was some melony-grapey fruit there, but also an overwhelming detergent (as in Tide) character.
LENNDEVOURS: 2009
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This vintage offers floral, melony aromas and hints of minerals and kiwi fruit.
New York Cork Club 2009
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There was some melony-grapey fruit there, but also an overwhelming detergent (as in Tide) character.
Finger Lakes Dines 2009
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Maisonry in Napa Valley produces a beautiful Marsanne that's melony and floral for $38.
Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011
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I'm a sucker for interesting, unique wines, and this floral, melony white with just a little residual sugar (and nice acidity) fall into that category.
LENNDEVOURS: 2008
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I'm a sucker for interesting, unique wines, and this floral, melony white with just a little residual sugar (and nice acidity) fall into that category.
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