grapy

Or grap·ey

[grey-pee]

adjective

grapier, grapiest 

1. of, like, or composed of grapes.

2. tasting of grapes or grape juice.

   a grapy wine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grapy¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See grape, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Wine taster: “I’m detecting notes of … grape? Yeah, definitely grapy.”

From Washington Post

Nonetheless, each was tasty, though perhaps more grapy than vinous.

From New York Times

Rich and refreshing, earthy and grapy, with a slightly oily texture.

From New York Times

I plucked a grape off the vine and popped it in my mouth; it tasted grapy.

From The New Yorker

The amber-toned brandy has a floral, grapy aroma and a light smoothness, hinting of toffee and orange, on the palate.

From New York Times