When used thoughtfully, oak can help reveal unexpected and delicious flavors. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly ...
and I think Dolly hit the mark here with this wine. It has enough oak notes to please fans of the typical California style of this grape variety, while the light texture and bright acidity will be ...
A lot of wines in a competition like the Sydney Royal Wine Show will tick most of these boxes, but what makes the difference between, say, a silver medal ... The same with oak, the obvious ...
For more than 50 years Silver Oak has been aging California Sauvignon exclusively in American Oak barrels to create some of the best wines from the iconic Napa Valley. Bardstown’s Silver Oak is ...
Extended maceration and six months in French oak give this wine depth and elegance. Gaios Tinto from the Douro is another two-star wine in my estimation. And not surprisingly, another blend.