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George I took the bag out of the box. Mucho Better-o. Like it. thanks billc

I have Peach, Jalapeno, Pinot Grigio,South African Pinotage Cabernet,Cabernet/Merlot,Watermelon Bill c.

Here is a story on oaking So how does oak affect the flavour of the finished wine? For red wines, barrels often add a little spice, enhance the structure, and may add some sweet vanillin characters. A white wine that has been fermented and aged in barrels will often have a noticeable nutty...

THERE IS A ARTICLE IN GRAPESTOMPERS.COM THAT WAS GREAT AND AT THE END ARE REFERENCEs TO MORE ARTICLES WHICH A GREAT AS WELL. www.grapestompers.com/articles/oak_wine.htm thats oak_wine.htm. also on google type in oaking wine and that web site will come up. hope that helps bill c.

I have read some more on oaking. The lighter toasted oak is supposed to yield in American oak a coconut flavor in French Oak a vanilla. flavor. Thanks bill c

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INFO BILL C

been reading about oaking cant find much on oak that is light toasted. what kind of flavors? what wine to try? medium oak brings vanilla flavor dark oak brings coffee flavor. any feed back would be appreciated thanks bill

Thanks for the return info and comments bill c

I was reading the other day about plastic carboys. They said not to use for aging because air gets through the plastic. How can that be since plastic is a hard substance or our they talking about the seal. Or is it a old tech and the book out dated. George, I just bought one and plan on aging in...