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I've this kit in primary. So, can't say how it will taste in a year or two. Its an 18L kit. It came with American Light Oak Chips, and French Oak Cubes. No grape pack. The yeast was unique: Lalvin Bourgovin RC 212. Starting degree Brix was 22, about 1.092 SG. Fermentation is very active...

Hello Rocky, Thanks for the feedback. Barrel aging would be an expansion of my current winemaking. The initial expense, the bulk, the weight, the short life span, the availability of oak alternatives such as oak spirals. But this would be the right wine for it. I'll buy a barrel, then...

Hello Rocky, all, Would you suggest any modifications to your Vin Santo recipe? I read that you might have wanted to add time in barrel (American White Oak Spirals - Medium Plus Toast: a good substitute? [Aromas of honey, roasted nuts and a hint of coffee and spices]), and a caution about...