Balance

The way a wine’s major elements work together so that none feels out of place.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Balance is not a single flavor. It is the relationship among acidity, sweetness, alcohol, tannin, fruit concentration, texture, and finish.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>A balanced wine can be light or full, dry or sweet, simple or complex; the key is that its parts feel integrated.</p>