Do I have no nose for nose?

[quijote]

On the Lindemans Chard, the back label mentions "subtle oak"--so it's not supposed to be an "oak bomb," but more oak-perfumed?

It is possible that what I was smelling was oak, but to be honest I cannot say at this point. I guess I'll have to buy more chardonnay and find out!

I wonder if "oakiness" can mean different aromas and flavors from wine to wine? For example, a clove aroma in the Lindemans versus a woody scent in another wine? And, I guess, "toasted" in yet another....

Is "oaky" usually always the same?


[This message has been edited by quijote (edited 02-09-2003).]