I was hosting a private wine tasting tonight and stumbled across a couple of interesting bottles in the host’s cellar. Kind of blew my mind when I saw them!
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What Are Tannins?
Tannins; the same natural chemical found in tree bark, wood, tea, and used in the tanning process on animal hides therefore turning them into leather, is the same as what’s in your glass of Cabernet. Tannic acid reacts with proteins in your mouth giving you that astringent-type feeling, that almost puckery-type sensation. If you’ve ever watch someone tasting a heavily tannic wine, such as Napa Cabernet or Italian Barolo, note that their facial expressions would…
Cindy
I love how they sit right next to Dominus and Nickel & Nickel. LOL Very intriguing… would LOVE to try them.
Kris Chislett
Guess it could be worse. They could be sat next to Yellow Tail and Vendange. They had 6 bottles of the 1945, her grandfather had brought it back from the war.