tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik How to pronounce tannic (audio)
1
: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin
2
of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

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Despite having distinct personalities, the process of making the new Estate zinfandel, while juicier and more tannic, is practically the same but the vines are only about 20 years old. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 This 18-year-old bourbon avoids being overly oaky or tannic, and is even better than last year’s 17-year-old expression. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 The Groth Cabernet Sauvignon barrels contribute a gentle tannic backbone alongside red and black fruit flavors. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 With crunchy red fruit, racy acidity, a light tannic structure and distinctive minerality, its profile has been fashionable for a while, especially amongst younger drinkers. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tannic 

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tannic was in 1836

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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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