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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | WHY WINE BLOG MARCH 13, 2011 Oak - An Essential Part of the Winemaker’s Toolbox Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay. | | WINE TASTING GUY MAY 13, 2008 Nederburg pours wine at Xai Xai wine bar The 2008 "Lyric" from Nederburg winery is a blend of 51% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Chenin blanc (a varietal very common in S. This wine had a VERY lively floral bouquet, showing typical Sauv Blanc grassiness & grapefruit rind. I firmly believe that there are enough generic or Italian/French wine bars in the city. PERFECT! | |
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