oakiness

In the mid 1980s, Australia took the export markets by storm when they produced easy-to-drink, fruit-driven Chardonnay, with a distinctive, creamy oakiness.

A New Wave of Chardonnay Down Under Will Lyons 2012

As Mr. Cardarella invited me to appreciate the "oakiness" I can't recall whether it was of the $200 a bottle Signature or the Aberfeldy 27 year old, the high drama drawing a crowd, I had a revelation about myself.

Crowded in With Whiskey Crowd Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011

Its tropical fruit and pineapple paired really nicely with the mussels, and the oakiness (yes, it was surprisingly oaky and leaned somewhat toward a California Chardonnay) added a fullness that contrasted a little with the New England clam chowder.

Ari Bendersky: It's Wine With Seafood at Glenn's Diner 2009

Sweetness, creaminess, oakiness and alcohol tastes are all down; acidity, freshness and true grape tastes -- that sine qua non of good wine -- are up.

Merlot Makes a Comeback 2009

You can take cues from others at the table as to whether you should accentuate the oakiness of the wood in the parasol's handle, the dankness of the wet sidewalk, or, simply, memory.

Sophie Brickman: How to Fake a Distinguished Wine Palate 2009

A few tasted a bit sweeter than we'd like or expect and some, oddly, even had an unpleasant oakiness.

The Best of the Bubblies 2008

There is a lovely creaminess to this wine, and a touch of mild oakiness.

Thanksgiving Wine Under $20: 2008 Picks 2008

There is a lovely creaminess to this wine, and a touch of mild oakiness.

Archive 2008-11-01 2008

While this one did have some oakiness ... it remained fresh and spicy rather than overly buttery and heavy.

From the Vine 2005

It was bursting with berry flavors, with a nice oakiness ... and had a vanilla spice finish that I really liked.

From the Vine 2005