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CORK TAINT [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
OBS

Describing a wine that has the odor and taste of cork.

OBS

The terms "corked" and "corky" are listed as synonyms in Webster's and Britannica.

Key term(s)
  • corked taste

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Goût donné au vin par un bouchon de mauvaise qualité ou par un bouchon quelconque oublié au fond de la bouteille au moment où on la remplit.

OBS

Adjectif bouchonné(ée).

Key term(s)
  • bouchonné

Spanish

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