Many of you already know that using oak barrels during winemaking and aging increases the complexity of the finished wine, and often increases the overall quality of the wine. Using oak changes the aroma and color, as well as the…
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“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) Oak aging is a very common practice in winemaking, particularly in wines destined for a higher quality designation. In general, with oak aging…