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 palate is rich and textured, with a prominent tannic backbone and firm acidity, revealing flavors of ripe cherry, cranberry, and savory herbs.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The grape is a beast—tannic, high acid, stubborn as hell.—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025 The fact that the Source spent its entire 51 years aging in Jamaica, and still manages to be a delicate, complex sipper rather than a tannic bomb, is a testament to the skill of master blender Dr. Joy Spence and her team.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 Our 2021 Acumen wines are profoundly concentrated with rich layers of fruit, spice and a dense tannic structure.—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic
Share