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Some of the British visitors to this site have inquired about the U.K. publication date of The Rock Snob*s Dictionary. We are happy to report that the book will be published in the U.K. on July 4 (of all dates) by Sanctuary Publishing, the publishing arm of the Sanctuary Group, the music conglomerate whose record-label arm is responsible for the recent comeback of Morrissey and the fine albums of the self-immolating young band The Libertines. American readers, remember that The Rock Snob*s Dictionary will be available as of Tuesday, April 12. April 06, 2005 More Rock Snobbery »
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Structure. Grandiose architectural term for a wine’s overall body and mouthfeel. A tart, high-acid wine is considered “firm” in structure, and a tannic wine more “powerful” or ‘tight,” while a softer, super-ripe style might be saddled with a deadly structural pejorative such as “flabby.” I really don’t know what all the fuss is about with these Oregon Pinots, ’cause most of them lack any classical structure. Read more from the Wine Snob's Dictionary » 
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