Rich texture (from the glycerine within the wine) and ripe fruit make the wine really feel somewhat bit like syrup in the mouth. Harsh: Rough, laborious, astringent texture as a result of excess tannins and/or acidity. Flat: Very low or deficient in acidity making the texture appear dull; may seek advice from sparkling wine that has misplaced its bubbles. Chewy: A wealthy, full-bodied, tannic crimson wine with lots of flavor, just like brawny. The Uhlan forces used crimson and black lance penno...