of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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Some tasters called this tannic, others called it artificial-tasting.—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Domaine Faiveley 2021 Corton Clos de Cortons comes from a very unique walled vineyard and has aromas of pomegranate, red raspberry, cherry, and brown baking spices that transition to delightful flavors of cranberry, cherry, and caramelized orange peel wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025 Bold, tannic wines can be overpowering, Latour tells us, and heavy, high-alcohol reds can overwhelm delicate or spiced desserts, Morreale notes.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 Enjoy crisp albarino, vibrant Garnacha and tannic tempranillos.—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic
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