Episode 198: It's Time to Retire These Wine Terms

The way we talk about wine is important. Language is a living, evolving thing that changes to suit shifting whims and needs. That means that some wine terms become less, er, useful over time. In other words, they need to get the axe. There are so many reasons a term could be considered outdated. It might be offensive—for instance, why are some wines described as "masculine" and others "feminine"? But terms may also not be precise enough, or not inclusive enough. Sometimes they just plain evoke weird reactions. So, too, thinks writer-at-Large Reggie Solomon , our reviewer for a wide range of wines including those from the Loire Valley , Beaujolais , Southern Coastal Spain, Israel , Asia, and more. I caught up with Solomon to talk through terms he considers outdated in wine writing and why. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today!

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Episode 198: It's Time to Retire These Wine Terms is an episode from Wine Enthusiast Podcast by Wine Enthusiast.

This episode is 28:35 long.

This episode was published on Sep 2, 2025.

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