Supple. Velvety. Grippy. Opulent. Smooth. Chewy. Silky. Anyone who has read a wine review or attended a tasting has seen or heard these descriptors and many more, which are usually applied to tannins ...

Learn about the "bones" of wine. Tannin is a compound in wine that's naturally occurring in the seeds, stems, and skins of grapes (it's also found in bark, wood, and leaves.) The term tannin came from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. Tannins are often mentioned when discussing red wines, yet many people ...

DENISON, Texas, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What gives red wine its grip, structure, and signature drying feel? According to a HelloNation article, Wine Expert “Mr. Wine of Texas” Bob Landon of ...

Reports from European retailers such as Vinha and direct to consumer platforms like FromVineyardsDirect have observed that orange wines are no longer confined to experimental shelves. They are moving ...

What the heck do wine writers mean when they describe wine with adjectives like “chewy” or “crunchy” or “meaty”? Aren’t those words descriptive of chocolate brownies, raw carrots, and T-bone steaks, ...

Now, high-tannin wines certainly have their place; paired with a fatty cut of steak, they are desirable because they act like a palate cleanser. Additionally, tannins add structure to a wine, and ...