At History’s Edge
Talking Feds
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Stainless Steel vs Oak Barrels
The debate pits traditional oak barrels versus stainless steel tanks. Oak is the most pliable wood, great for forming a barrel and even better for storing liquids. New oak has a tendency to give wine the complexities that make it interesting. Old oak doesn't pick up much flavor, but it does give the wine a soft texture. So who wins? An oak versus stainless? Not? Pick up one of each at your local total wine and you decide.
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