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 -
The process, called cold-leaching, removes the tannins from the acorns.
— Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 -
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 -
Bright red fruit continues on the palate and mingles with notes of smoke and orange zest wrapped in luxurious tannins and bathed in vivid acidity.
— Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 -
The unique hue of persimmon comes from its tannins, which are traditionally known in Japan as Kakishibu.
— Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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