For the Love of Oak
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Photo by: Savannah Smith Photography
We want to continue our series exploring a bit more about the use of wood, and specifically, oak, in wine. So today, we’re going to discuss a few of our favorite oaky wines including Oaky Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernets, Australian Shiraz, and Rioja wines. But first, we’re going to dive into a little bit more information on what oak contributes to wine. Afterwards, Denise and Virginia will share some of their favorite oaky wine brands.
Links/Information for things mentioned in this episode:
- Hudson Ranch Seashell Chardonnay (Carneros, CA)
- Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria, CA)
- Gary Farrell Chardonnay (Russian River, CA)
- Veritas Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay (Monitcello, VA)
- Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
- Honig Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
- Provenance Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
- Two Hands Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia)
- Yalumba Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia)
- Torbrek Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia)
- Seppeltsfield Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia)
- Centennial Collection: Taste your birth year Tawny fortified wine
- Rioja Classifications
- Rioja Crianza (“upbringing”): Cherry Red Seal
- Rioja Reserva: Burgundy Red Seal
- Rioja Gran Reserva: Dark Blue Seal
- Do You Love Old World or New World Wines? The Red Wine Edition
If you would like to taste the wines that are in our upcoming Wine Tasting Shorts, we’ll be tasting and discussing 2 different Rioja wines:
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