Bright: Wines which are perceived vividly, either visually or intense aromas and flavor. This is considered to be a good thing, especially since the opposite of brightness is dullness, which is generally an undesirable attribute in any context.

Brilliant: The description of a wine that is absolutely clear

Gris: Very pale rose, the same as “blush” wine.

Intensity/Intense Wine: The term describes wines that express themselves strongly. A good sign; can be judged by trying to read print through a full glass. An intense wine explodes in your mouth with flavor, making a big impact on your palate. This doesn't mean that wine is necessarily full-bodied or heavy. Instead it means that it has powerful flavors and often has acidity that helps make those flavors stick out powerfully.

Madeirized: Brown or going brown with the effect of oxygen. After the island of Madeira where wine is intentionally produced in open air vats.

Onion skin/Pelure d’oignon: The tawny-pink of Provencal rose or advanced signs of age in burgundy.

Pearling or spritzig/Petillant: Wine with natural fine bubbles which stick to the glass.

Purple: A young color; translucent in young Beaujolais, deep in red wine which will take time to mature.