of wine
: not aged in oak barrels
an unoaked chardonnay
As early as the 1980s, New Zealand winemakers experimented with aging Sauvignon Blanc in oak barrels, some of which were highly awarded. But the commercial success and lower costs associated with unoaked wines led most wineries to adopt that style.—
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Adnams White Burgundy 2022 Adnams White Burgundy is a delightful introduction to unoaked Chardonnay (read: the antithesis of those clag-heavy 90s Chards) from the Mâcon region.
—Lela London, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Rosé often pairs well with burgers based around root veggies, while red wine drinkers will likely enjoy a light-bodied Pinot Noir and white wine fans may enjoy an unoaked Viognier.
—Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
For chicken made with garlic and lemon a white wine is in order, such as an unoaked Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
Like Grillo, Vermentino can be made in fresh and crisp unoaked styles, or more textured and serious wines from single vineyards and aged in oak.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022
However, unoaked chardonnay gets the job done nicely.
—Ashley Martens, Redbook, 5 Apr. 2023
White pizzas with only cheese and no tomato sauce call for an unoaked Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
The high acidity in Vermentino grapes is responsible for the refreshing zesty and zippy character that can often be found in unoaked Vermentino wines from Sardinia.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022
Filling out the lineup is an unoaked chardonnay from the Finger Lakes, ideal for warm weather meals alfresco.
—Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022
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Lela London, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Rosé often pairs well with burgers based around root veggies, while red wine drinkers will likely enjoy a light-bodied Pinot Noir and white wine fans may enjoy an unoaked Viognier.
—Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
For chicken made with garlic and lemon a white wine is in order, such as an unoaked Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
Like Grillo, Vermentino can be made in fresh and crisp unoaked styles, or more textured and serious wines from single vineyards and aged in oak.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022
However, unoaked chardonnay gets the job done nicely.
—Ashley Martens, Redbook, 5 Apr. 2023
White pizzas with only cheese and no tomato sauce call for an unoaked Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
The high acidity in Vermentino grapes is responsible for the refreshing zesty and zippy character that can often be found in unoaked Vermentino wines from Sardinia.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022
Filling out the lineup is an unoaked chardonnay from the Finger Lakes, ideal for warm weather meals alfresco.
—Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022
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“Unoaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unoaked. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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