Yeasty - Glossary Term

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A characteristic in wine that can be both desirable and undesirable. Descriptors of a yeasty wine could include dirty, earthy, nutty, gamey, and smoky. If the yeast is pronounced, it is considered an undesirable characteristic. If the yeast is barely detectible, it is considered a desirable characteristic.