Red Wines and Oak: New vs. Neutral vs. Unoaked, Explained for Drinkers
Confused about oak in red wine? We break down new vs. neutral vs. unoaked, with grapes, regions, style cues, and pairing tips inspired by Dr. Vinny.
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