1
: any of various soluble astringent complex phenolic substances of plant origin used especially in tanning leather and dyeing textiles, manufacturing ink, clarifying wine and beer, and in medicine
2
: a substance that has a tanning effect
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Work is also being done to understand why the microbial populations in the soil are different, and why the acidity and tannins in the wine vary.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Excellent varietal purity and velvety, medium-full tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Extracts of French oak, coffee, black pepper and cayenne imitate the effects of barrel aging, while tartaric acid, sea salt and wine tannins add the final touches.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
The tannins are velvety, and the finish goes on and on before a bright splash of acidity at the very end.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Soft tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel pave the way for flavors of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and dried Bing cherry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Perhaps that is one reason for his wines' aromatic concentration, complexity, and lovely, silky tannins.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
This process— still used by specialized tanners today — involves extracting tannin from the bark of oak trees, which is then infused into hides during an extended soaking process in vats at a tannery.
—Samuel M. Riley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2024
Syrah lends depth and body to the region’s signature malbec’s high-toned blueberry fruit and supple tannins.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Excellent varietal purity and velvety, medium-full tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Extracts of French oak, coffee, black pepper and cayenne imitate the effects of barrel aging, while tartaric acid, sea salt and wine tannins add the final touches.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
The tannins are velvety, and the finish goes on and on before a bright splash of acidity at the very end.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Soft tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel pave the way for flavors of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and dried Bing cherry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Perhaps that is one reason for his wines' aromatic concentration, complexity, and lovely, silky tannins.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
This process— still used by specialized tanners today — involves extracting tannin from the bark of oak trees, which is then infused into hides during an extended soaking process in vats at a tannery.
—Samuel M. Riley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2024
Syrah lends depth and body to the region’s signature malbec’s high-toned blueberry fruit and supple tannins.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
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tannin
noun
tan·nin
ˈtan-ən 
: any of various substances from plants (as the oak or sumac) used in tanning leather, dyeing fabric and yarn, the making of ink, and in medicine
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