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Yeast / Yeastlike:
Term describing odors deriving from varietal yeasts carried on grapeskins, molds etc. Includes both desirable and undesirable characteristics (see also dirty, earthy, nutty, vegetal).

Young:
an unaged wine which is particulary fresh and fruity.