Purple is a deep, inky color, often seen in young red wines.
It is dark and rich, with blueish hues at the edges.
Ruby is a bright red color, often associated with medium-bodied red wines.
It is lively and vibrant, with a clear, jewel-like appearance.
Garnet is a deeper red with hints of orange or brown, seen in slightly aged red wines.
It is a mix of ruby and amber tones, giving it a richer, more mature appearance.
Tawny is a warm, reddish-brown color seen in fortified wines like Tawny Port.
It is a blend of orange, brown, and amber tones, indicating significant aging.
Brown colors can be found in old wines, particularly fortified wines or oxidized wines.
It is a deep, earthy tone that shows the wine has undergone considerable aging.
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Lemon-Green is a pale, greenish-yellow color, found in very young white wines.
It has a vibrant, fresh appearance with a hint of lime or green apple.
Lemon is a bright, light yellow, often seen in young white wines with higher acidity.
It is clear and crisp, resembling the color of a ripe lemon peel.
Gold is a deeper yellow, indicating a richer or more mature white wine.
It can have a warm, honey-like tone, often found in oaked Chardonnay or aged wines.
Amber is a golden-brown hue seen in oxidized wines or in wines that have undergone significant aging. It has a rich, warm appearance, closer to the color of dried apricots.
Brown colors indicate very old or overly oxidized white wines.
It has a deep, earthy tone, showing that the wine is significantly aged.
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