I think my taste is evolving...

[Thomas]

Good question WilE.

I don't think vanilla is an inherent red wine trait, and I don't think caramel is a great idea for red wine (at least not in my book) so I guess the answer is a resounding yes! But don't get me wrong: oak is not a bad thing, but wine should not be dominated by the taste of oak--that's a bad thing.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 03-13-2006).]