nose
n. A wine’s “nose” is the general term for its detectable odor. Depending on its state of maturity, the nose may reflect a young wine’s simple varietal aroma or the more complex bouquet of a mature wine. nose v. To smell a wine in order to detect its nuances, you nose it.
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