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Tannat vs Pinot Noir

Comparing Tannat vs Pinot Noir is an intriguing side-by-side comparison. Tannat has more color, tannin, and body than Pinot Noir. Tannat is black-fruited; Pinot Noir has red fruit, higher acid, and a lighter body. TL;DR: If you like the bright, friendly nature of Pinot Noir, you probably won’t care for Tannat. Tannat Basics: A Powerful […]

Tannat vs Merlot

Comparing Tannat vs Merlot is a must-do if you’re getting into red wine. Tannat has a bolder body, much higher tannins, and dark fruits and spices compared to Merlot. Merlot has a medium body, medium aroma and flavor intensity, and soft red and black fruit. TL;DR: If you like the soft drinking nature of Merlot, […]

Tannat vs Tempranillo

Comparing Tannat vs Tempranillo is a fun exercise. These two wines are very different. Tannat has more tannin than Tempranillo. Tannat is black-fruited; Tempranillo has red fruit. Both are full-bodied red wines. TL;DR: If you like Tempranillo, you may or may not like Tannat. Tannat Basics: A Powerful Red Tannat, from the Madiran region of […]

Tannat vs Syrah

Comparing Tannat vs Syrah is a fun exercise. We think of Syrah as a big red wine, but Tannat is a worthy competitor. Tannat and Syrah both have high tannins and a firm structure. Syrah has a black pepper and olive note, Tannat has lower acid, licorice, and smoke. Both are big wines. TL;DR: If […]

Tannat vs Cabernet Sauvignon

Comparing Tannat vs Cabernet Sauvignon is a fun experiment. We think of Cab Sav as the king of red wines, but Tannat is a worthy competitor. Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon both have high tannins and a firm structure. Cabernet Sauvignon has a green note, and Tannat has lower acid, licorice, and smoke. Both are big […]

Tannat vs Malbec

Comparing Tannat vs Malbec makes sense. These two wines are popular in South America. Tannat showcases a bolder body and robust flavors of dark fruits and spice compared to Malbec. Malbec offers a medium to full body, rich flavor, and often a plush texture with blue fruit. TL;DR: If you like the soft drinking nature […]

Wine Tannin vs Acidity

Tannins leave a tactile, drying sensation that coats your mouth; acid is a flavor that tastes sour, tart, and zest on your tongue. Fun Wine Fact: All wines will have acid, but not all wines will have tannin. What’s Tannin? Tannin is a key component in all red wines, some rose wines, and a few white […]

30-Second Tasting Tip: Can You Smell Tannin in Wine?

Can You Smell Tannin in Wine? No Tannin in wine is a tactile sensation, something you actually feel in your mouth. You can’t smell tannin. However, some aromas can give you clues that there may be tannin in your wine: Fun Wine Fact: All red wines have tannin. So really when you’re smelling your red […]

Uncorking Nebbiolo Wines of Northern Italy

Nebbiolo, at home in northwestern Italy, is a classic grape first referenced all the way back in the 1200s! Today, this red grape crafts some of the world’s greatest food-friendly wines. Here’s what you need to know about this dry red wine of Italy.