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Tanky: Describes dull, dank qualities that show up in wines aged too long in tanks.

 


TANKY
Synonym for "stale".
TANNIN (see also ASTRINGENT, PUCKERY).
A naturally occurring substance in grapeskins, seeds and stems. Is primarily responsible for the basic "bitter" component in wines.

(see also TANKY). Wine with lifeless, stagnant qualities. Usually found in wines that were kept in large vessel storage for an excessive length of time.
STONEY /STONELIKE ...

See also: Body, Acid, Structure, Wine, Grape

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