of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
Examples of tannic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThere is a bit of tannic char present as well, but surely the more forgiving climate of Northern Ireland, as compared to Kentucky, allowed this whiskey to soak up flavor from virgin oak without going overboard.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 Oak and caramel intermingle on the finish, but the whiskey isn’t overly tannic.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024 It is garnet colored with aromas of cassis, blackberry, and pencil lead that open to flavors of espresso bean, dark chocolate, black plum, and crushed violet petals with a silky tannic finish.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 Somewhat tannic on finish, but overall well balanced.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tannic
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