of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
Examples of tannic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFor the hiker, such a setting presents a challenge: Revel in the place and its repetitive vibe of pines and sand and tannic ponds or get very bored.—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 July 2024 Despite its age, there’s just a touch of oak that pulls back before becoming overly tannic.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024 Syrah, with its earthy notes of leather, blackberry and peppery spice is dark ruby to purple in color, can be tannic and at times unruly in its youth on the palate.—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024 There 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 See all Example Sentences for tannic
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