Of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; silken; silklike; as, a silky luster.
Hence, soft and smooth; as, silky wine.
Covered with soft hairs pressed close to the surface, as a leaf; sericeous.
A descriptor of wines that have a smooth, elegant texture (mouthfeel).
Pertains to treble performance that is velvety-smooth, delicate, and open.
A firm yet distinctly soft texture on the palate. A characteristic of stouts and porters.
Smooth, sinuous textures and finish.
having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"
wine giving elegant and delicate sensations reminiscent of silk
Where wines are velvety, sinuous or lush, they are referred to as silky.
A texture that’s mouthfeel is as smooth as silk. Simple A wine that is light with limited aromas, flavors, and texture.
Smooth, sinuous texture and finish.
A subjective descriptor of texture.
A wine that feels exceptionally smooth in your mouth may be called “silky” or “velvety”. It describes the texture of a wine.
A synonym for velvety or lush, silky wines are soft, sometimes fat, but never hard or angular.
Accurate word for a certain texture (found in fine Beaujolais)
Having a smooth body, flavor, and finish.
Smooth; light in texture and mouth feel.
a wine with a velvety, lush and soft finish. They are often sought after wines as they drink easily and go well with many foods.
The luster of a gemstone having a smooth, gleaming surface similar to silk or long silky fur. Tiger's eye exhibits a silky luster.
An adjective describing wines with a smooth texture and finish. Glycerine is the component most closely related to silkiness. 'Silky' is not very different from 'velvety'.
Tasting term used to indicate a voluptuous, smooth texture in the mouth.
A descriptive term referring to the texture and “mouthfeel†of soft, spreadable cheese varieties. A satiny texture is characteristic of perfectly ripe Brie. Also referred to as a smooth, silky texture.