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Re: what does tannins mean? (newbie)

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Tannins, simply put, are the volitile chemicals which often make your mouth pucker when you taste a wine. The compounds are often attibuted to such qualities as; astringency, agressiveness, and a wine being 'big'. A wine with softer tannins might be smooth or velvety. Generally, as wines age, the tannins become softer.


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