In this episode of The Oak Effect, host and R&D scientist Gus Zhu tackles a question he's frequently asked: What’s the difference between oak tannins and wine tannins? Gus demystifies this complex subject in an engaging and accessible way, guiding listeners through how tannins affect mouthfeel, their role in wine aging, and why oak-derived tannins behave so differently from those in grapes. With analogies, sensory explanations, and a touch of curiosity about the unknown, Gus shares why we’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to understanding tannins, especially those from oak. 

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