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Aroma of Wine

By Stacy Slinkard, About.com

Definition: A wine's aroma, or nose, is the smell of the wine. It can be floral, citrus, woodsy, buttery, oak, vanilla or any number of familiar scents depending on the grapes used, the winemaking process and the storage conditions. In older wines, the aroma is often referred to as the bouquet.
Also Known As: nose

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