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The tannin conspiracy
Cherie Spriggs, BC, Canada: Do tannins actually soften in texture or decrease in intensity as a wine ages, or is that just common misbelief that has never been questioned? A colleague recently showed me some data from a study in Australia that indicated no change in the total phenolic level of a Cabernet Sauvignon wine over 30 years. I've not had any opportunities to taste the same wine repeatedly from its youth to its peak (and beyond), so would appreciate your insight. Thank you kindly.
Julia Harding MW: The short answer is that although it may well be that in some instances the phenolic level does not significantly...
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