of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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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 The Ruinart winemaking team achieves a beautiful tannic structure thanks to vinifying 12 percent of the Pinot Noir grapes as red wine (the grapes macerated with skins which add structure and color) while the rest of the Pinot Noir fruit is treated as white wine.—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for tannic
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