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Flavour Intensity

How strong or light the flavour is perceived in your mouth. High intensity flavour may be described as robust.

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By Tracy-Lynne MacLellan on June 28, 2016

Tracy-Lynne MacLellan

CERTIFIED SOMMELIER | @trace_master_flex — — With over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Tracy-Lynne began pursuing wine academically nearly a decade ago. She earned the Certified Sommelier designation with the...

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