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elusive: be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind; "his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change"; "a subtle difference"; "that elusive thing the soul" faint and difficult to analyze; "subtle aromas" able to make fine distinctions; "a subtle mind" insidious: working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; "glaucoma is an insidious disease"; "a subtle poison"
Ãâó: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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A positive characteristic usually referring to a delicate wine that offers up nuances of flavor and aroma.
Ãâó: www.valleyvineyards.com/wine_glossary_stuv.htm
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Complex and balanced; implies more participating elements than "delicate," but balance is critical. A wine that's "outrageous" or "in-your-face" may be complex, but it isn't likely to be subtle.
Ãâó: www.st-kathryn-cellars.com/glossary.htm
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Delicate wines with finesse and elegance. Understated flavors that are well integrated and inspiring.
Ãâó: www.grape-nutz.com/tastings/glossary.html
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The elements of interest are not obvious on the palate. Contrast with "big".
Ãâó: www.mcgees.org/popupmaltglossary.html
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