What role do American oak barrels play in winemaking?

American oak barrels are the most used oak containers in winemaking due to the fact that the wines acquire vanilla, coconut and spice notes from the aging process. These oak trees are popular among winemakers because of their affordability and their ability to give the wine a unique touch, especially in such places as California where they blend with the Cabernet Sauvignon wine widespread there.
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