of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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Recent Examples on the WebChocolate, orange, plum and a bit of tannic cheek pinch lead the palate, but the whiskey is full of sweet and savory spices, and that bit of mesquite smoke swirling around the middle and back of your mouth ties it all together. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2022 Petrichor, oak wood, and carbolic smokiness hit the nose in that order before opening up into a more tannic and meaty profile. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Tannat is known for dark-colored, deep and tannic red wines. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 It’s profoundly herbal, and gently tannic, which comes from macerating the juice of the grapes with the skins.New York Times, 21 July 2022 The nose of the Fetească Neagră (my favorite of the three) is peppery and sweet, with a tannic dryness, ripe berries and some honey on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2022 Smooth and flavorful on the palate, with a slight tannic dryness. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Houses have worn many species of wood over the years, but the two main types of wood siding are red and white cedar, both of which are naturally rot-resistant due to the fragrant tannic acids found in their heartwood. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2022 Complex nose of boysenberry, black tea, violets and tree bark with good flesh on the mid-palate with a good amount of tannic structure and marked acidity to make this wine very age-worthy. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 10 June 2022 See More