firm tannins, silky tannins, racy tannins....?

[Thomas]

Just remember that there are technical reasons for many of the sensations and tastes, but that is not the main concern of the taster. Do you like it; do you learn from it; do you want to continue with it? Answer those three questions and your evaluations will have personal meaning, which is really all a wine drinker needs.

Also, when someone gives you a seeming technical answer, don't just accept it--look it up. Some "experts" think they know the answers to technical questions without ever having studied the technical end of winemaking.