New Oak: Refers to the first time a barrel is used, when it has the greatest impact on wine. With successive uses, the wood imparts fewer flavors and tannins. Flavors associated with new oak include vanilla, cedar, toast and smoke. The wood tannins in newer barrels add firmness to the wine's structure. As with most components in wine, moderation and balance are key; new oak can be a positive or a negative influence, depending on whether it subtly enhances the wine or overpowers the fruit flavors.

新橡木桶： 指第一次使用的橡木桶，对葡萄酒的影响极大。随着连续的使用，橡木赋予葡萄酒的香气和单宁越来越少。新橡木产生的香气包括香草，雪松，烘烤和烟熏味。新木桶的橡木单宁增加葡萄酒结构的紧实度。正如葡萄酒里的大多数成分一样，橡木香气的适度和平衡是关键；新橡木桶有利有弊，这取决于它是微妙的增强了葡萄酒的风味，还是抑制了果香。