winier

Having stronger notes

Comparative form of winy—more resembling wine in taste, color, or character.

A sauce might be winier than expected, or one vintage winier than another.

Also spelled *winier* from *winey*.

The word is uncommon; most writers reach for phrases like more wine-forward or with stronger wine notes.

complaining

whining

Prolonged nasal complaining

nagging · carping · lamenting · bemoaning · fussing · sniveling · mewling · bleating · quibbling · murmuring

discontented

sulky

Moody and silently resentful

morose · sullen · petulant · dissatisfied · disgruntled · resentful · bitter · unhappy · displeased · glum

grating

irritating

Causing mild frustration

irksome · nettlesome · aggravating · bothersome · jarring · abrasive · shrill · strident · piercing · harsh

persistent

relentless

Continuing without pause

unceasing · dogged · insistent · obstinate · stubborn · tenacious · unremitting · endless · continual · repetitive

Opposites
flavor intensity/richness

winierflatter

Praise to please

duller · blander · plainer · milder · weaker

taste character

winierfresher

More recently made

sweeter

Family

winiest

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