Meaning & use
winey
Having a taste, smell, or quality reminiscent of wine.
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The sauce had a rich, winey flavor from the red wine reduction.
A winey aroma filled the cellar where the oak barrels were stored.
A note on using this word
Mainly used in cooking and wine tasting; not to be confused with whiny, which describes complaining in an irritating way.
Words with a similar meaning
vinous
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