of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
Examples of tannic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The Prisoner’s Share was first released in 2022, and shows how an artful red wine finish can be achieved without overpowering the whiskey with fruit and tannic notes.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The closest comparison is Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish, though the Elijah Craig is the more tannic of the two.—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Big, tannic cabernets and heady merlots — the bottles people often instinctively reach for — tend to overwhelm cheese, explains Roper.—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Those compounds give bran its tannic edge, its signature complexity with the dark roast notes of coffee and the deep purple of red wine.—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tannic