Too heavy, light, or alcoholic
A comfortable place to start
Body describes how light or full a wine feels. Alcohol can contribute warmth, but body and alcohol percentage are not interchangeable.
“This feels too heavy for dinner” or “I’d like something with a little more weight” is enough to start a useful conversation.
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Check the alcohol percentage on the label as one clue, not a complete description. The same wine may also feel different with another meal or at a different serving temperature.