NVWR® 71 - To Oak or Not to Oak
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You might be surprised to know that using oak barrels for the sake of oak flavor is a rather recent development in the history of wine. In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a look at the role of oak barrels in wine history and how and why we use them today.
Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podcasts/nvwr71.mp3 
