of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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Heavy, overly tannic bottles are losing their appeal among wine lovers who have shifted toward lighter diets.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025 The wine is light to medium-bodied with a silky texture, a well-ripened tannic backbone, and a brisk acidity.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for tannic
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