A collection of flavour profiles for the common grape varieties in their typical growing regions around the world. The knowledge can be useful building blocks for your wine tasting.
American Oak:coconut, vanilla, dill, higher tannins
French Oak:cedar box, vanilla, cloves, butterscotch, caramel, cinnamon, high in aromatics, lower tannins
Eastern European Oak:smoky, oaky, woody with more toasty, spicy as toast level increases