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Inside Wine: Tannins

These naturally occurring compounds are fundamental to red-wine production

By Daniel Sogg

Tannins have no smell or flavor, but they constitute a basic building block of red wines, contributing much to texture, balance and aging potential. The tannin profile of a wine depends on a number.....

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