mouthfeel
Noun
Meaning
mouthfeel (countable and uncountable, plural mouthfeels)
The texture of food, drink, etc. as perceived by the mouth.
Coordinate terms: handfeel, skinfeel
Synonyms
Examples
Chardonnay is often aged on its lees in barrels with the lees periodically stirred to give it a softer, creamy mouthfeel.
Floral, orchard fruit and delicate bubbles, with such a comfy mouthfeel.
Since shortenings and lard have a higher melting point, puff pastry made with either will rise more than pastry made with butter if made correctly; however it will often have a waxy mouthfeel and a blander flavor.
Barrel-fermented in neutral oak for nine months, this Chardonnay features the best of both worlds: a richer mouthfeel and fresh energy on the palate.
And cookies that folded over like tacos around a date filling had a brown-sugar taste and mouthfeel.
Its bouquet is reminiscent of mature Bordeaux, and it has a velvety, layered mouthfeel, full of concentrated fruit and focus—it offers the best of both worlds!