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Lynette Prelo
 
April 29, 2020 | Lynette Prelo

Tannin Talk

What is a tannin? As a wine drinker you may have heard this word, but not quite understood what it meant. Have you ever asked, "What makes my wine dry?" Here's a little lesson in tannins and the wines you will find them in.
tan•nin (noun) /ˈtanən/
a naturally occurring polyphenol found in plants, seeds, bark, wood, leaves, & fruit skins.
How do we get tannins in our wine?
We see the presence of tannins much more dominant in red wines than in white, due to several different factors. First being that the skins, seeds, and stems are usually what give wines their tannins. In red wines these tannins appear because of the process in which after a wine is pressed, the juice may sit in contact with the skins, seeds, and stems for some time extracting the tannin from them. It can also be picked up from contact with wood of the barrels used during the aging process which is more typical of red wines.
However, the question still remains: Can tannins be found in white wine or rose?  The short answer is: Yes, but typically not as potent as in red wine. When white wine is aged in barrel, (like Chardonnay) or is fermented with their skins (a Rosé), larger levels of tannin can be present.  
 
Noisy Water Wines With Great Tannin Structure
Dry Reds:
2018 Petit Verdot
2018 Petit Verdot
$30.00
This varietal is known for having great tannic structure and people around the world flock to this grape because of it's dryness. Floral notes of violet on the nose, and a deep, dark fruit middle are found in this wine. Well defined tannins and minerality lead to a black pepper and plum finish.
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2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
$58.00
You can't talk tannin without talking about Cabernet Sauvignon. This pinnacle varietal that is judged across many categories has dark concentrated color, explosive tannins, and a backbone of complex berries and plums. Back to back 92 point scored wine, vintage 16 & 17!
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Dry Whites:
2019 Skin-Fermented Chenin Blanc
2019 Skin-Fermented Chenin Blanc
$33.00
This chardonnay is a great example of white wine. We fermented the this Chenin Blanc with the skins on giving it great color and pronounced tannins. Pear and stone fruit jump from the glass and balance out with a creamy soft tannin finish. 
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2018 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
2018 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
$27.00
This chardonnay is a great example of a wine with amazing structure. With little to no tannin extraction from the seeds or skins, only from the barrels it was aged in, it finds the perfect balance. Toasted & buttery middle with a smokey vanilla finish
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Characteristics of Tannins
  • Creates a dryness on your tongue and overall mouth feel 
  • Bitterness
  • Creates more complexity in wines
 Benefits of Tannins
  • Helps keep wine stable in the bottle, allowing for a longer shelf life  
  • Prevents bacterial growth 
  • Naturally occurring antioxidant
  • Known to benefit the heart and help with blood pressure issues 

Tannin Taste Test 

Tannins are also found in tea. Take black tea and steep it a bit longer than the recommended time.  Taste the tea after it has cooled and  you will taste a bitterness on your tongue and a dry finish, this is the presence of tannins! 
Time Posted: Apr 29, 2020 at 3:03 PM Permalink to Tannin Talk Permalink
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Lynette Prelo
 
April 22, 2020 | Lynette Prelo

Virtual Connecting - Our New Social Hour
 
Remember the good ole days when we used to meet our friends & families at bars or restaurants to catch up and unwind?  With no family gatherings, social settings or lunch dates, we all have to entertain ourselves somehow during these trying times & get our much need social interactions virtually! In my household we have been using this down time to enjoy connecting with family and friends for virtual happy hours with apps like FaceTime and Zoom!   
 
FAMILY CHATS
It has been so much fun to get my entire family on face-time and have happy hour with them. At least once a week our family has been connecting around the 5'o clock hour, and it usually makes for a great break from reality! I highly suggest setting up a weekly happy hour! 
HERE ARE SOME FUN IDEAS:
  • Call your Grandparents
  • Call your Parents / Siblings 
  • Let your little one's call their cousins and converse with them 
  • Breakfast date with Mom or Dad - Share a cup of coffee with them (yes we know it may have booze in it, and that is okay too) 
 
COCKTAIL KINGS & QUEENS
My friends and I have also had a great time connecting from different parts of the country via FaceTime and Zoom and having our own happy hours. Some of us are hiding from kids in the other room, barbecuing outside with the boys, and some of us just looking to VENT to each other during this time of quarantine!

Its has been a great source of entertainment and stress relief (we typically have wine on hand, definitely recommended by all lol)!

Cheers! I wish you all happiness, health & great wine...and if your running low I know an amazing winery that can help with that 👇😉
Time Posted: Apr 22, 2020 at 1:48 PM Permalink to Virtual Connecting - Our New Social Hour Permalink
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