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A term for wine that’s young, undeveloped, and harsh, typically caused by unresolved tannins and acidity. With time, such wines usually become balanced and quite drinkable.
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.