| Unfortunately, the wine was almost unbearably sickly sweet, without any tartness or depth, and about as refreshing as a jug of syrup. |
| When cooked, quince mellows to an amazing pineapple-like taste with a hint of tartness. |
| Though a pate, rich and gamy in flavor, may require the creamy weight and tartness of a barley wine or bock beer. |
| So does a wonderful dessert of fried plantain puffs centered with a pudding-like custard that's slightly sweet against the banana tartness. |
| They were delicious, eggy and light, their sweet richness countered by the tartness of lemon. |
| Still, the tartness of limes and prickly heat of ginger do an admirable job of disguising the absence. |
