Ep 003: Oak and Wine - Whats the big deal?
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Elizabeth and Rick cover everything you ever wanted to know about oak and its influence on wine, and then some. Plus, we define a few fancy wine terms to throw around at your next dinner party.
Show Notes:
- News - New Zealand sets a lofty goal
- Shout out to Bosman van der Merwe
- Oak - The what, why, and how
- Flavor profiles, aging, and the good vs. bad uses of oak Some fun wine terminology
- Grape of the Week: Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio Elizabeth\\u2019s radical proposition for Pinot Gris Differences in flavor profiles for Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio (lemon water, anyone?)
- Next week: Trendy wines
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