Wood / Woodiness -
Aromas and Flavors of Wine

Wood flavors in wine often come from the oak barrels in which they age - but can also occur naturally. You usually taste wood flavors in hearty red wines.

The Wines with General Woody Flavor

Many wines have the specific flavor of oak, but Baco Noir is a rich red wine with a general woody flavor. Banyuls is a sweet white wine with a woody aspect.

All About the Flavors of Wine