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More Oak Talk....Just Curious
05-08-2003, 08:42 AM,
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Has any winemaker ever tried other types of wood for aging? Why Oak?
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05-08-2003, 08:58 AM,
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Trial and error....... oak imparts the best flavors, has a tight grain, is sturdy and workable.

Wine has been placed in many other woods, to include redwood and chestnut.
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05-08-2003, 02:31 PM,
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Cherry, too, I believe.
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