astringency
Example Sentences
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Larsen has the most consequential role and she imparts just the right note of astringency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
But the astringency remained, and then “someone had the bright idea of resting it on a spirit,” says Joe Horning, the liquid quality and innovations manager at the London-based Sipsmith Gin.
From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024
Tyler Barnes, a winemaker and co-founder, makes tastings feel intimate for pros and novices, explaining the differences between astringency versus dryness and encouraging people to try wines they might not ordinarily consider.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022
You need a little bit of astringency to kind of cut against that, a little bit of darkness just to mitigate against that.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2022
In cluster and size of berry it resembles Lindley; in color and quality of fruit it is about the same as Delaware, differing chiefly in having more astringency in the skin.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
