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- Mandi Nelson, Co-Founder, ATX Somms

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What is Wine Body & How To Determine It? Light vs. Medium vs. Full Body

One of the most common ways that wine is described is by its body. A wine’s body has no physical aspects, it is the sensation that we feel inside of our mouths when we taste it on our palate.