Definition of "winey" [winey]

• Variant of winy. (adjective)

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• "Brandywine (Sudduth strain) This variety has a unique "winey" taste -- a perfect balance of sweet and tart ($2.50; seedsavers. org)."
• "Frau Schmidt always placed several tart apples among her sauer kraut when making it, and thought it improved the flavor of the kraut; gave it a "winey" flavor, obtained in no other manner."
• "Had that very "winey" flavour that young (and inexpensive) wines often do have."