Austere - Glossary Term

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A description typically given of wine that is dry, hard, and acidic, lacking in depth and roundness. For the most part, wines that are described as austere are not pleasant to the palate. Grape varietal grown in cooler climates or harvested too early tend to produce wines that can be described as austere.