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On May 19, 3:45 pm, "Ken Blake" >
wrote:
> Eric wrote:
> > Hi, I'm new to wine. With red wine, what is that sharp, almost
> > vinegary, and to me certainly, unpleasant, taste that so many wines
> > have(but not all)?

>
> Acidity? Tannin? > >

Ken Blake

Is there a simple way one can learn/distinguish between acidic or
tannic; i.e., acidic will taste like so-and-so; and tannic will taste
like so-and-so; or leaves a certain sensation in your mouth, etc.

Thanks.
Dee