Explaining the Aromas and Flavors of Wine

online.wsj.com — Wine often reveals a cornucopia of flavors. Watching a connoisseur identify these may induce a few sniggers, but a fine wine can boast several competing aromas, all jostling for attention in the glass. These can range from fruit (apple, lychee and plum) and berry (blackberry, gooseberry), to floral (rose, violet) and plant (grass, tobacco), to spice (black pepper, licorice) or even vegetal (asparagus, green pepper).
Wines unusual aromas and flavours. Where do they come from? We explore. This week's WSJ column: t.co/iiYOaxka #wine