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TOASTING LEVEL
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TYPE
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TOAST
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PROFILE
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SENSORY
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SUITABILITY
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M
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Medium
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Balanced, measured toast impact - elegant, understated.
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Creamy vanilla, spices, subtle tannins.
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White grapes varietal: Viognier, Chardonnay. Light reds: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot.
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M+
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Medium Plus
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Deeper, heavier flavor structure.
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More tannins foster layers of complexity and structure.
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Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petite, Syrah, Zinfandel
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HT
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Heavy
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Stylistic, unique oak expression.
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Dark roasted coffee beans, less tannins and more bitterness.
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Short barrel ageing program: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir.
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TH
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Toasted heads
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Reduction in oak lactones but overall effect of oak in the wine is increased.
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One-dimentional toasted characteristics.
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Works well for wines that lack structure and mid-palate weight.
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Toasting
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Seasoning
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