Who We Are Products News/Events Organization What Wine Is Links Download Research Wine and Wineries Contact You are in: What Wine Is / Judging the Finish Judging the Finish Aftertaste (negative) an unpleasent sensation caused by Trace elements of metals (effects sensitive teeth) Wild yeasts (smell of "cat's pee") Lacic spoilage (rancid butter smells) Lenght/Finish Aromatic/olfactory lenght (measured in seconds) Balance in the finish between the flavours and textures noted on the palate