Oak barrels for Blackberry Port

[Casper]

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Apparently the ratio of wood compare with the quantity of wine (23 L) can over oak the wine. How long do you think I should leave a Blackberry port in the barrel?

 

[Goodfella]

New barrels are very potent. The amount of time in the barrel depends on your personal tastes. I would start taking taste tests after a month. But you could end up leaving it in a few months or more.








What was your port recipe?

 

[vcasey]

You may want to stock up with some wine to keep the barrel wet. I understand it is much easier to take of when its full.

VC

 

[Casper]

I am hoping to leave it in the barrel for at least one month, until I get another batch ready.

 

[JimCook]

Casper,


Use your taste as the judge - if it's a brand new barrel, taste the wine every 3-4 days. When it hits the right level for you, rack out the port, give a thorough rinse and then rack in the next wine waiting to be oaked. It's a generally good practice to use your own tastebuds to determine when something is ready instead of a prescribed measurement.


- Jim

 

[Goodfella]

When you order the barrel... You should ask the manufacturer for their recommendation. They will know their barrels better then anyone. And I am sure they are wine makers.

 

[Casper]

Casper,


Use your taste as the judge - if it's a brand new barrel, taste the wine every 3-4 days. When it hits the right level for you, rack out the port, give a thorough rinse and then rack in the next wine waiting to be oaked. It's a generally good practice to use your own tastebuds to determine when something is ready instead of a prescribed measurement.


- Jim

Thanks for the advise. I like the ideal to taste it every 3-4 days.

 

[Casper]

When you order the barrel... You should ask the manufacturer for their recommendation. They will know their barrels better then anyone. And I am sure they are wine makers.

Good ideal I will do that.