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Vincent
 
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Default Newbie wine question: Flavors

As I read descriptions of wines, many flavors are mentioned. Oak is one I
undestand can come from the barrels in which the wine is aged. But what
about other things? Do they add these "flavors" to the batch when making the
wine, or is this just the wine taster's imagination? Examples: Blackberry,
chocolate, tobacco, leather. Thanks in advance.