Description for a wine in the context of a wine evaluation or wine address. However, the term must be seen in context and can refer to different causes such as high alcohol or acid content, which results in a peppery or pungent taste. The spectrum can range from intrusive to negative aggressive. For alcohol content, see also alcoholic, brandy, warm and vinous.
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