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- noun Plural form of
tannin .
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Examples
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A wine that has angular tannins is probably not a great wine for the majority of newbies.
When Nebbiolo’s not for newbies – and toward a general theory of bitter | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009
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I am looking for in red wines that have a deep structure, with plenty of heavy tannins, is freshness.
In Search of Barolo Will Lyons 2010
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Still tightly wound in tannins, this big dog is a dark berry, spice, coffee flavoplosion!
Some wines with age! Luneau Papin, Lopez de Heredia and Ducru | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009
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In my almost-daily perusal of several great food and wine sites, I came up on a great post on tannins from the ladies of Wine Wise.
From the Vine 2005
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These phenolics are called tannins because they have been used since prehistory to tan animal hides into tough leather by bonding with the skin proteins.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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These phenolics are called tannins because they have been used since prehistory to tan animal hides into tough leather by bonding with the skin proteins.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Number 2 is manipulated in the fermentation process so the tannins, which is what makes wine astringent, soften without food.
Uncorked: Telling the difference between fine wine and Two Buck Chuck Tom Shroder 2010
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It's a fairly light, bright red; the tannins are a bit tight, but it opens with time.
Enjoying Good Wines With a Violin Great Lettie Teague 2011
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So it came to me on Tuesday night as I was chewing on a mouthful of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and trying to decide if I could call the tannins both “firm” and “drying”: the Diploma is to wine what dressage is to horseback riding – arcane, academic and interesting to an extremely small, and extremely passionate, group of people.
Sasha Smith 2009
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Marked by distinct notes of cherry and spice, it's still a bit youthful and the tannins are a bit tight but it opens nicely after some time in the glass.
Wines That Pack A Little Extra Kick Lettie Teague 2010
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