Tag: Crisp Wine

A surprising fact: Roughly 60% of all Chardonnay grapes grown globally are not destined for the buttery, oak-driven style many people associate with the grape. Instead, they’re crafted into wines that emphasize purity of fruit, bright acidity, and minerality – a style known as unoaked Chardonnay. Put simply, unoaked Chardonnay is a white wine made […]

What is Unoaked White Wine? Your Guide to Crisp, Pure Flavors If you’ve been reaching for white wines only to find them tasting heavy, buttery, or distinctly like vanilla, you’re probably tired of oak. What you’re looking for, and what “unoaked white wine” precisely means, is a bottle made without any contact with oak barrels. […]