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Oak Influence

Let's break down some barriers, dispel some untruths & get chatting about oak influence in wines! There's a lot of misconceptions around oak in wine, especially white wine, what with the ABC (anything but Chardonnay movement) stemming from poorly oaked wines that once flooded the market. Whereas in terms of red wine, oak is often seen as desirable, if not essential in some cases! 

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