Glossary

Hard

/HARD/

Unyielding wine with aggressive tannins or acidity.

Full Definition

Hard describes wines with aggressive, unyielding tannins or acidity that dominate the palate. Young tannic reds often seem hard before softening with age. The term can indicate wine needing time (positive) or structural imbalance (negative). Context and wine style determine interpretation.

Related Terms

tannic harsh astringent

See Also

soft age worthy

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