Full Bodied

Scientists have found a fifth taste sensation called umami, often described as full-bodied, savory, or rich. ❋ Annette B. Natow Ph.d. (2006)

The good news is that armed with just a few simple rules, you can decipher the most complicated of wine labels, helping you avoid the pitfalls of confusing a sweet with a dry wine or a full-bodied red with a light, fruity Beaujolais. ❋ Will Lyons (2011)

"Wall of Death" -- from the masterpiece Shoot Out The Lights -- was given a full-bodied treatment and then they wrapped it up with the romp "Tear Stained Letter." ❋ Michael Giltz (2010)

Before I quite know what has happened, his arms are around me in a full-bodied embrace and then he has stepped back and is holding both my hands in his own. ❋ Md Meghan Maclean Weir (2011)

Tasted neat, it's clean, full-bodied but not overwhelming, with a beautiful balance of fruity sweetness, wood and peppery spice. ❋ Tony Sachs (2010)

When many of the best teachers, using technology, are still only masters of multimedia, rather than masters of a lesson, with a full-bodied story from start to finish, a poke may be needed. ❋ Ken Royal (2012)

But the reader's experience likely would have been more full-bodied if instead of, "…seen from Central Park West in the mid-70s," the caption had read, "...seen from Bono's amazing $50 gazillion duplex penthouse where he spends all of one week a year." ❋ Ralph Gardner Jr. (2012)

It's surprisingly full-bodied—a Soave with presence. ❋ Lettie Teague (2011)

The Mexican emo supersedes any global stereotype—the lackluster outward demeanor, the profound full-bodied melancholy, the habit of cutting oneself to enhance sensations of fury, emotional pain, or hopelessness. ❋ Daniel Hernandez (2011)

It's got a full-bodied flavor -- vanilla/sugar sweet, to be sure, but it's also complex and spicy, with a gorgeous finish that warms without burning. ❋ Tony Sachs (2010)

While winemaker Mike Hirby is no longer as of just recently making wines at Realm, his legacy is impressive, especially with wines such as this dense, full-bodied Cabernet marked by notes of dark cherry and spice. ❋ Lettie Teague (2011)

Rye beers are her favorites for such dishes because they tend to be "full-bodied and zesty," says Ms. Jensen. ❋ Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan (2011)

Seek out the Rendezvous, a French farmhouse ale that is sweet and full-bodied. ❋ Unknown (2011)