| |
 |
|
tannin |
|
Tannin is a vital ingredient in wines, especially red wines. It comes from the stalks, skins and pips of grapes. Tannins in a young wine produce a bitter, puckering taste on the palate. It also provides structure and balance.
|
|
|
tart |
|
Noticeable acidic taste of natural grape acids, less pleasant in excess.
|
|
|
terroir |
|
The climate, geology, aspect, soil type, rainfall and myriad other factors which are believed to influence the quality of a wine via the grapes from which it is fermented.
|
|
|
thin |
|
A wine lacking body to the extent of being watery is called thin.
|
|
|
|
|
|
