overripeness

In the past it has been my distinct impression that these terms have been code words for overripeness and high alcohol to my palate.

Natural wines, premox, chenin blanc, 07 Port and Rhone – John Gilman | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

The vintage conditions also were difficult enough to produce a lot of wines with overt signs of overripeness - which not only produces undesirable aromatic and flavor combinations such as prunes, kirsch and boysenberry syrup, but also takes away from any expression of terroir and really muddies focus and precision on the palate.

Bordeaux 2009: all over but the pricing | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

Those who refuse to carry California wine, when asked why, usually go well beyond “overripeness” and into culture.

Home field disadvantaged – NYT on SF wine lists | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010

All of which suggests that, just as either the overripeness or the rawness of what you serve can speak to your cultivation, to your acquired level of artistry, so cruelty can exhibit your refinement.

BREAKFAST WITH SOCRATES ROBERT ROWLAND SMITH 2010

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010

They're compelling red wines of pipe-organ depth and power without excessive alcohol or overripeness.

Two Worlds of Argentine Wines Matt Kramer 2010