1st timer with kits. 1 of the 2 is Eclipse Bravado with skins. They supplied 3 different packages of oak. 2 chips to be added before primary. And one cubes for later on.
I've read that this can be too much and people opt to withhold some chips. I do not want my wine to have an overbearing oak flavor, but I also thought to follow directions to make the product they intended since it was damn expensive at $175 ( sadly found it much cheaper later on)
Started the primary and added 3/4 of each packet of oak chips. Oak cubes aren't directed until much later. Does anyone add all that oak, or do most just do a fraction ????
AJ
I've read that this can be too much and people opt to withhold some chips. I do not want my wine to have an overbearing oak flavor, but I also thought to follow directions to make the product they intended since it was damn expensive at $175 ( sadly found it much cheaper later on)
Started the primary and added 3/4 of each packet of oak chips. Oak cubes aren't directed until much later. Does anyone add all that oak, or do most just do a fraction ????
AJ