Episode 11: Beneath the Surface: Oak maturation

We have all enjoyed a wine that has notes of vanilla, baking spices, and toasted cedar. In fact, these beautiful aromas are not coming from the grapes that made the wine. Instead, these pleasant aromas are derived from the oak barrel the wine was aged in. Ever wonder how oak became so prevalent in the wine & spirits industry? Join Maddie & Ethan as they dive deeper into the history, production, and use of oak barrels in the beverage industry. Enjoy!