Wine can be a daunting subject, which is why learning about its basic qualities is a great place to start. One particular characteristic of wines you'll hear talked about often is its tannins.

Tannins play a crucial role in how red wine tastes. If you're looking for a red wine to go with lighter food, then take a ...

In whites, tannins will typically contribute to a gentler feeling of structure that complements the wine’s acidity. Why do whites have so much less tannin? For starters, white wine grapes have less ...

So choose the type of wine depending on the flavor you want in the dish you're making. 3. Tannins and acid "Acid" is a term used to describe both red and white wines, and it refers to the sharp ...

These two popular wine styles share some similarities and ... whereas Cabernet Sauvignon’s tannins can often be more aggressive.” — Andrew McFetridge, sommelier and founder of Fruit Day ...

A guide to the best aged wines to try now, wines that have been aged at the winery and are ready tor drink now—vintage wine ...

There's a lot more to becoming a wine expert than tossing back a glass now and then. You've got to know the vocab — tannin, bouquet, terroir, aroma — not to mention how to hold a glass ...

While cheese and wine are a perfect match in many ways, red vintages and wines matured in oak barrels do not pair well with dairy produce at all. Coffee, however, does. “The tannins [of red wine ...