of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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Each sip ends with some pleasant heat on the back end, a nice, warming finish that lingers for a few minutes, along with some tannic oak that does not go overboard into bitterness.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026 Its nuts have a milder, less tannic flavor than black walnuts, offering a sweet, rich, creamy texture that is ideal for snacking or making nut butter.—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 The French oak lends a firmer, spiced structure and a prominent tannic backbone.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 During high water, tannic river water floods the run, blurring the boundary between river and spring.—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic