Answer by: Roger C. Bohmrich, MW
That's a great question. I can't pretend there is a definition that has any sort of objectivity, even in the less than precise world of wine tasting vocabulary. Serena Sutcliffe, one of the most gifted and eloquent wine presenters, would not need to resort to such terminology!
To try to explain what I think people mean, I would say, first, that it is certainly used in a very positive sense. A sexy wine is surely a very appealing one, at least to the person using the term. Some probably utilize the word to signify wines with ripe, flashy fruit and supple, rich mouthfeel - but I wouldn't want to go further with a definition.
About the Expert:Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade, and he last served as a senior executive with a major national importer. In 2006, he launched Millesima USA, a retail entity affiliated with Europe's leading fine wine mail order company. Roger became one of America's first Masters of Wine in 1993, and he has been very active as an educator and speaker at wine festivals and conferences. He hosts a community television program entitled "Wine's Simple Pleasures," and is currently working on a book of original recipes and wine pairing solutions. Visit Roger C. Bohmrich, MW's website: MILLESIMA USA LLC
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