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If a wine is off it is spoiled.

Oaky is a term used to describe a smell or taste of vanilla and oak in a wine that has been aged in an oak barrel. At times it is also used to describe excessive oak flavors that spoil the … Continue reading →

Oak is a hardwood commonly used for making wine barrels that are used to store and age wine. The oak give the wine a distinctive flavor and tannins.