of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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By using this method, the rosé component avoids the common tannic grip that can interfere with the Champagne’s balance, preserving its elegance and freshness.—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 This is a heavily tannic whisky but not drying, with rich notes of berries, roasted nuts, cocoa, espresso, and vanilla syrup on the palate.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 According to Richard Paterson, after a few years, the whisky stops picking up the flavors of the cask’s previous contents and begins picking up the wood, which isn’t the point of secondary maturation — and can make the final product overly tannic besides.—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Green tea is less oxidized, has a mildly earthy-grassy flavor, and usually contains less caffeine; while black tea is more oxidized, has a deeper, tannic flavor, and usually contains slightly more caffeine.—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tannic
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