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Understanding Oak: From Forest to Glass

  • The Oenophile Institute 1295 W Spring St Smyrna, GA, 30080 United States (map)

This class is perfect for students, curious drinkers, and anyone who loves discovering the quiet artistry behind a perfectly balanced wine.

Oak is more than a vessel . It’s an ingredient, a texture, and a signature of style. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore how forests, coopering, toast levels, and barrel age influence what ends up in your glass.

Compare wines aged in French, American, and neutral oak to see how structure, spice, and mouthfeel transform under wood’s subtle influence. Along the way, we’ll unpack the chemistry and start translating science into sensory understanding. It’s an eye-opening journey that connects craftsmanship, vineyard, and glass.

Educator: Chelsea Young

90 minutes / $65 / 6 wines

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