Beruria the Tannait: A Theological Reading of a Female Mishnaic Scholar

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Despite the shocking astringency that high tannin wines have when they’re young, it’s one of the key traits that allows red wines to age well for decades. Firm tannins and intense colour, with dark fruit and a savoury, mineral expression — this is classic Uruguayan Tannat.

It was no coincidence that of all the vinifera varieties, it is Tannat that has emerged as Uruguay’s champion.

The richness of pork also partners well with the tannins, acidity and intense flavour of Tannat and slow cooked pork is ideal. When it comes to finding the best wines, most experts will tell you that the key lies in balance, essentially, the key qualities of wine complementing each other seamlessly. Rabban was a higher title than Rabbi, and it was given to the Nasi starting with Rabban Gamaliel Hazaken (Gamaliel the Elder).

Lauded wine producer Alain Brumont is known for pioneering a new wave of pure Tannat wines in Madiran, launching his Château Montus Prestige in 1985.

The grape itself showcases extra thick skins and high seed counts (often 5 seeds per grape instead of the standard 2–3).