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sappig en zuiver

English translation: clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet

11:49 Apr 22, 2013
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
Dutch term or phrase: sappig en zuiver
The description of a Pinot Blanc Vin d'Alsace on a menu:

Een sappige, zuivere wijn, fruitig in de neus.....
Danielle O'Neill
Local time: 23:31
English translation:clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet
Explanation:
see e.g.: https://www.google.co.uk/search?safe=off&site=&source=hp&q=w... (Google search: clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet)

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'Wine List Menu

£ 11.95
118. Red Wine, Cuvee de Richard - France (ABV 12%)
Clean & fruity bouquet of blackcurrant and raspberry with a soft & juicy palate' (http://thaicrystal.net/24-wine-list.html )

'Dry, lush wine with a depth of fruit. Aromatic, flowery & fruity bouquet with a clean crisp citrus fruit finish.' (http://www.thebakehouserestaurant.co.uk/section375452.html )

'A fine delicate white wine with a clean, fruity bouquet.' (http://www.spaininn.net/one/winelist.php?page=menu&subpage=6 )

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'Clean: A wine that is not demonstrating any obvious faults or unwanted aromas and flavors.' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_tasting_descriptors )

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'With this style you can expect a soft, rich, juicy wine with lashings of red fruit, including cherries and raspberries.' (http://www.virginwines.co.uk/winezone/wine-styles/soft-juicy... )
Selected response from:

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:31
Grading comment
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet
Michael Beijer
3luscious and clean with a fruity perfume
DanielBaker
1 +1juicy and pure with a fruity smell
W Schouten


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +1
juicy and pure with a fruity smell


Explanation:
may be?

W Schouten
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:31
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): with a fruity bouquet (as in Michael's answer).
3 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet


Explanation:
see e.g.: https://www.google.co.uk/search?safe=off&site=&source=hp&q=w... (Google search: clean and juicy with a fruity bouquet)

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-04-22 14:00:04 GMT)
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'Wine List Menu

£ 11.95
118. Red Wine, Cuvee de Richard - France (ABV 12%)
Clean & fruity bouquet of blackcurrant and raspberry with a soft & juicy palate' (http://thaicrystal.net/24-wine-list.html )

'Dry, lush wine with a depth of fruit. Aromatic, flowery & fruity bouquet with a clean crisp citrus fruit finish.' (http://www.thebakehouserestaurant.co.uk/section375452.html )

'A fine delicate white wine with a clean, fruity bouquet.' (http://www.spaininn.net/one/winelist.php?page=menu&subpage=6 )

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-04-22 14:03:01 GMT)
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'Clean: A wine that is not demonstrating any obvious faults or unwanted aromas and flavors.' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_tasting_descriptors )

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-04-22 14:03:55 GMT)
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'With this style you can expect a soft, rich, juicy wine with lashings of red fruit, including cherries and raspberries.' (http://www.virginwines.co.uk/winezone/wine-styles/soft-juicy... )


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_tasting_descriptors
Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Michael.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Daniel Gray
11 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): I would prefer 'pure'. In your reference 'clean' refers to the bouquet, not the wine itself.
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
agree  David Walker (X)
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
luscious and clean with a fruity perfume


Explanation:
I don't think you can say juicy - I have never heard of that in the descritpition of a wine

DanielBaker
Local time: 23:31
Native speaker of: English
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