Racy wines

[wondersofwine]

What does it mean when wine tasting notes describe a wine as racy? Does it mean bold, aggressive taste or something else?

[Thomas]

My definition of racy includes aggressive and earthy--certainly not subtle.

[Botafogo]

I think the "classic" use of racy is to describe strong acidity, as in "Chablis from top crus are leaner and racier than American oak bombs" or "Blanc de Blancs Champagnes without malolactic tend toward a racy, aperitif style"... The connotation is that they don't just sit there on your palate but have some movement and zizz.

Roberto

[Drew]

To me racy would describe very young wines which are bright, bouncy, full of life and excitement and usually white wines.

Drew

[Innkeeper]

Well, Drew came closest to Michael Schuster in "Essential Winetasting." He says, "A combination of energy and excitement in the mouth allied to finesse, a noticeably thoroughbred feel."

[Drew]

What do I win?

Drew

[winoweenie]

WOW. Look for the Penske Lable. WW

[Thomas]

Never one to disagree, racy applies to both white and red, when either a red or white is racy.

...and Schuster's definition seems pompous, if not completely useles--"...allied to finesse, a noticeably thoroughbred feel." Give me a break!

[Drew]

Do I still win something?

Drew

[winedope]

Drew- a chocolate souffle cake with Chambord whipped cream if you ever get to Little Rhody! WD

[boomer]

somebody please!!!! looking for a list of all the champagnes. I have all the requirements but I need to know how many registered champagnes there are......It's for my daughters school project.Thanks

[wondersofwine]

Thanks for the replies on my question. I'm still not certain what racy means in relation to wines though exciting in the mouth sounds like "a good thing."