Larry wrote:

>
> I was hoping for a smooth easy drinking ,full bodied fruity wine but
> tasted a dry(seemed XD), peppery(spicy), medium bodied that was not
> "jammy" enough for me.
> Question: (finally) When I described this wine as too "dry" for my
> likes. Would I be referring to a too acidic wine or too tannic for my
> preference?

Larry,
The "dryness" you describe is almost certainly the astringency of
young tannins. As Mike said, this is the same sensation you'll get from
over-extracted tea or banana peel. FWIW, when trying a young, tannic
red wine, you may find it useful to have some food at hand (such as an
aged Cheddar cheese or sausage pieces) to help reduce the astringency of
the tannins and let you appreciate the other aspects of the wine. As
you become a more experienced taster, you'll learn how to factor out the
tannins when tasting a young red.

HTH
Mark Lipton