EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 8 MIN
Tannat: Tasting this bold, high tannin red wine
from American Wine Rebel Show · host American Wine Rebel
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.
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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 Intro0:20 Tannat is from Madiran France0:51 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 Country3:32 Opening up Augusta Vin Tannat3:46 What makes Tanna one of the most tannic grapes 4:17 The science behind Tannin- polyphenols, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins6:09 Where Tannat gets it's name6:41 Tannat TastingIf you’ve only been drinking Cabernet, this might be the grape that changes your mind.
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