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Tannins
Cheek-drying and similar to stewed tea on the palate, which are found mainly in red wine.
Tart
In general, a wine that is tart is not pleasurable.
Thick
Rich, ripe, concentrated wines that are low in
acidity are often said to be thick.
Thin
An undesirable characteristic for a wine. Generally means a wine that is watery, lacking in body and diluted.
Toasty
A smell of grilled toast can be found in wines of which the barrels the wines aged in are charred or toasted on the inside
Ullage
The space between the wine and the top of a wine bottle. As a wine ages, the space of ullage will increase as the wine gradually evaporates and seeps through the cork. The winemaking term of "ullage" refers to the practice of topping off a barrel with extra wine to prevent oxidation.