winey

adjective win·ey \ˈwī-ne\

: made with wine or having the flavor of wine

win·i·erwin·i·est

Full Definition of WINEY

: having the taste or qualities of wine <a winey sauce>

of the air : crisply fresh : exhilarating

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win·ey or winy \ˈwī-ne\

14th century

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