Balance: A wine is balanced when its elements are harmonious and no single element dominates. The "hard" components—acidity and tannins—balance the "soft" components—sweetness, fruit and alcohol.
平衡:当一款葡萄酒的各种风味是和谐的,没有哪一项是突出的,那么这款葡萄酒就是平衡的。坚硬的成分(酸度和单宁)与柔和的成分(甜度,果味和酒精度)可以相互平衡。