Tannat: Tasting this bold, high tannin red wine

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Uncovering America's wine secrets
Most people think of Cabernet Sauvignon when they want a bold red wine.

But there’s another grape that has higher tannin, and almost no one is talking about it.

In this video, we’re breaking down Tannat: where it comes from in Madiran, how it became the signature grape of Uruguay, and why it’s now gaining traction in places like Texas.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Tannat is from Madiran France
0:51 Micro-Oxygenation: The winemaking technique designed specifically for Tannat
1:31 How Tannat spread from France to Uruguay to the World
2:25 Why Tannat thrives in hot climates like Texas Hill Country
3:32 Opening up Augusta Vin Tannat
3:46 What makes Tanna one of the most tannic grapes
4:17 The science behind Tannin- polyphenols, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins
6:09 Where Tannat gets it's name
6:41 Tannat Tasting

If you’ve only been drinking Cabernet, this might be the grape that changes your mind.