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oak,
n Latin names:
Quercus robur, Quercus petraea, Quercus alba; parts used: bark, gall; uses: antiinflammatory, astringent, varicose veins, smoking cessation, hemorrhoids, gargle, skin conditions; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children. Also called
British oak, brown oak, common oak, cortex quercus, ecorce de chene, eichenlohe, eicherinde, encina, English oak, gravelier, nutgall, oak apples, oak bark, oak galls, stone oak, or
tanner's bark.

oak
see quercus.

oak buds
see acorn.


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If an oaky flavor is desired then the wine can be matured in oak barrels.
75 via Bodegas Palacio) is fully mature and slightly in the old sweet oaky style of Rioja, with a strawberry jam, vanilla and ripe bramble smell and a soft, then rather mineral flavour.
99 - Somerfield Lighter than old style versions, this has more acidity than many Chardonnays but still offers a creamy, oaky and smooth glassful with gentle shades of vanilla.
 
 
 
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