Mouth Feel

Question 1

What are three qualities to consider when determining mouthfeel?

Answer 1

Temperature, pressure and texture

Question 2

What do the sensations of alcohol have when we drink wine?

Answer 2

Irritation. May be experienced in the eyes, mouth nose or throat.

Question 3

What are some sensations that contribute to mouthfeel?

Answer 3

• Alcohol
• Temperature
• Spiciness (chilly)
• Coolness (menthol coolness)
• Astringency (bitterness and mouthfeel from tannins)
• Carbonation (small bubbles = creamy, large bubbles = aggressive)
• Mouthcoating (how the wine ‘sticks’ inside the mouth)
• Body or viscosity (how thick the wine is)