How to Use tannic in a Sentence

tannic

adjective

• The fruit is not as juicy as apples or pears and is tannic.
  — Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2021
• In the mouth there are ripe, rich fruit flavors and a firm tannic structure.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2022
• Eden Dry, a full-bodied, tannic cider, is your best bet to match sweet sauces.
  — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 10 Oct. 2017
• The nose of the Fetească Neagră (my favorite of the three) is peppery and sweet, with a tannic dryness, ripe berries and some honey on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2022
• Rich and ripe black fruit, though still somewhat tannic.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
• This is a rich, sweet bourbon with a good deal of oak on the palate, but the flavor is not tannic or drying.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
• Both varieties are tannic, which gives this rosé a bit of structure to back up the fruit.
  — Washington Post, 5 May 2022
• The oolong brings a certain tannic and earthy flavor to the drink, which is brightened with lemon.
  — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 21 Aug. 2021
• Meanwhile, curved-in rims help the wine fall to the back of the tongue, and are better for full-bodied tannic wines, says Vayda.
  — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 12 Sep. 2016
• Meanwhile, curved-in rims help the wine fall to the back of the tongue, and are better for full-bodied tannic wines, says Vayda.
  — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 12 Sep. 2016
• This organic wine looks rich and dark but tastes much lighter and is not very tannic.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 July 2020
• The iron of its tannic spine will bend with a few years of age or with decanting for drinking now.
  — Mike Dunne, sacbee, 16 Jan. 2018
• This wine also has a lot of fruit, but is drier and a little more tannic.
  — Dave Clark, Cincinnati.com, 1 May 2020
• Smooth and flavorful on the palate, with a slight tannic dryness.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 May 2022
• The brine of lesser varieties or brands can taste tannic and harsh.
  — WSJ, 13 Dec. 2022
• Somewhat dry and tannic mid palate with soft red fruit and black pepper, and a young finish.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
• Tannat is known for dark-colored, deep and tannic red wines.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
• There are some tannic licorice notes that lead the way on the tip of your tongue, followed by orange, honey, and molasses.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2023
• In the mouth, an attack of brisk and slightly tannic cherries, a mid palate of red licorice, and some feisty cumin and spice with a lick of mocha on the finish.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
• Does it taste too acidic, too tannic, or too high in alcohol?
  — Marissa A. Ross, Bon Appetit, 18 Sep. 2017
• White wine is much less tannic than red—the sensation that sucks moisture from your palate and dries your mouth out.
  — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 4 Apr. 2017
• The stunning new milk tea tart ($1.25) captures the Hong Kong-style drink as a silky, torched and tannic custard in a flaky pastry shell.
  — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 9 Feb. 2022
• Not tannic at all, so don't expect a giant Cab with a long finish.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2020
• This wine is on the riper side of muscadet, mouth-filling and medium-bodied, with a slight tannic grip on the finish.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
• The 70 percent Madagascar bar has a tart, red berry flavor with a bit of tannic dryness at the end.
  — Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity, 8 Dec. 2017
• From crisp white wines to tannic reds, here are our picks for the perfect wine and barbecue pairings.
  — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
• The wine is likely to be full-bodied, densely-fruited and, when young, tannic.
  — WSJ, 20 July 2017
• It’s profoundly herbal, and gently tannic, which comes from macerating the juice of the grapes with the skins.
  — New York Times, 21 July 2022
• For the hiker, such a setting presents a challenge: Revel in the place and its repetitive vibe of pines and sand and tannic ponds or get very bored.
  — Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 July 2024
• Despite its age, there’s just a touch of oak that pulls back before becoming overly tannic.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024

Last Updated: 10 Nov 2024