1. Plural of beeswing; thin, translucent flakes or sediment that form in old wine, especially port, consisting of tannins and other compounds.
Usage: wine terminology; usually used in plural form; considered a sign of age and quality in vintage wines

Examples

• The vintage port had developed beeswings over decades of aging in the cellar.
• Collectors often decant old wines carefully to separate the beeswings from the clear liquid.
• The presence of beeswings in the bottle indicated the wine's considerable age.
• She filtered out the beeswings before serving the 1947 port to her guests.
• Wine experts examine beeswings as part of assessing a vintage's maturity and quality.