tannins

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

I am looking for in red wines that have a deep structure, with plenty of heavy tannins, is freshness.

In Search of Barolo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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