How to Use tannin in a Sentence

tannin

noun
  • One of the events focused on the nexus of fat and tannin.
    Ted Loos, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2022
  • The tannins are smooth and silky, and the finish goes on and on.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Stick with young wines with lots of tannins and don’t mess with the Pinot Noir.
    Connie Ogle, miamiherald, 1 June 2017
  • The tannin in pecan and oak leaves is not a problem in our soil.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Also, the wine's tealike tannins will cut through the richness of the meat.
    Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2017
  • Take tea with your meal, and the tannin will reduce the iron available to you by a third.
    Sharman Apt Russell, Scientific American, 20 May 2021
  • The tannins are bold and beautiful, and the finish goes on for days.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
  • In the past, tannins, sulfites and histamines have been blamed.
    María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
  • On the finish, there is a bit of oak and tannin, leather, baking spice, and a splash of menthol.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The fruitiness will jump out at you while the spicy qualities of the wine (tannins) will be toned down.
    Gabe Ulla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2017
  • But don't eat too many -- the tannin content will dry your mouth or give you a headache (just like wine).
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Oct. 2019
  • The toasting process breaks down starch and other polymers, called lignins and tannins, in the oak.
    Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Low sweetness and very high, mouth-drying tannin are the stars.
    Liquid Assets Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 23 Sep. 2020
  • There are also notes of spiced nuts, caramel, tannin, pepper, and a strong dose of maple syrup.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The juice of the grapes is macerated with the skins, which provide a tinge of color and a mild rasp of tannin.
    New York Times, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Dark rosés can sometimes have a little more tannin and body than a paler rosé.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 8 May 2021
  • This one has some tannins with spice, and plum and blueberry on the finish.
    cleveland, 18 Feb. 2020
  • 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
  • Hence, it was left to the wine to make a statement telling the winery’s story through acid, fruit, tannin and structure.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Decanting a young Barolo is a good idea—for up to four hours, to give the tannins a chance to mellow out.
    Oddur Thorisson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2017
  • There is a bit of citrus, along with tobacco, new leather boot smell, spicy tannin and a bit of anise.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 July 2022
  • Very buttery and complex, with a dense, earthy flavor and a hint of tannin and maybe a little oaky.
    Nick Hoppe, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 May 2018
  • Kaapzicht makes a lovely, bright version with berry fruit and a good frame of tannin to sustain the long finish.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2019
  • This vineyard spice brings nuttiness and tannins and connects the life cycle of the wine in a closed loop.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
  • The first sip reveals a spicy orange bomb of a bourbon with a bit of tannin that doesn’t overpower the palate.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2021
  • The current release shows ample oak and tannin, the latter of which should relax over the next three to five years.
    Mike Dunne, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2020
  • There are deep fruit and oak notes that lead the palate, a nice combination of subtle tannins and ripe berries.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The tannins are grippy, but the wine overall feels light and ethereal.
    Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 13 June 2019
  • Cardamom, cinnamon and ginger enliven the comforting tannins of the wine.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Many reds are not, such as the full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, as a higher temperature only highlights its aromas, flavors, and tannins.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024

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