| Its purpose is to establish a vocabulary for describing the sensations of astringency and mouthfeel in red wines. |
| It was heaped far too plentifully and upset the balance of the dish with its harsh vinegar astringency. |
| Tannins act as feeding deterrents either because of their astringency or indigestibility. |
| Typical Bowmore suppleness but a tannic astringency cuts into its usual velvety texture and turns it into nubbly silk. |
| The tarragon sauce lent an interesting and subtle astringency, which gave the tender pork a real lift. |
| Casein and gelatin function as adsorbents for phenolics and can reduce a wine's excess bitterness and astringency. |
