English winemaking term
How to pronounce Oaked
Oaked is pronounced OHKT. The stress falls on OHKT.
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What is Oaked?
A term indicating that a wine has been fermented or aged in oak barrels, or had contact with oak alternatives such as staves or chips. Oak aging imparts flavors of vanilla, toast, spice, and coconut while allowing gentle oxidation that softens tannins and adds complexity.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as OH-kid.
After k, the -ed ending is just a t sound with no extra syllable: OHKT.
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