Which red wines have the biggest tannins?

Before I answer, something I almost did a month or two ago and decided against it because of this issue, we need to talk diction. read more

Casually and colloquially, people have learned to associate the request for a "dry" red wine as equating to a big, tannic red wine. That's actually not what "dry" means, though. "Dry", as a term of art within the wine industry, actually just describes whether or not there is any fermentable residual sugar. read more

Syrah wine, also known as Shiraz, is a full bodied red wine that contains a high amount of tannins. It can also have a fruity, berry type after taste. This wine tastes best when it's been aged for longer and can develop an almost smoky flavor. read more

Because red wine receives the majority of its tannins from the grape’s skins, where it also receives its color, the thinner the skin, the less tannin it has to impart in the wine. Pinot Noir is the go-to in this category, delivering light, fresh flavors with relatively low tannins. read more