Wine with a Smokey Taste??

Have you ever had a Sauvignon blanc or Chardonnay with mild or distinct smokiness on the palate? If you look to the left you can see why! Often wine makers will char the inside of a barrel to impart these flavors in the wine. Wine gets it's unique flavors from three areas, the earth, the barrel and the grape. Another reason I love wine, it's simplicity.

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