Infusion Spirals

[pkcook]

Has anyone ever used Oak Infusion Spirals? I found a nice web site offering themwhile searching for barrels:


https://www.thebarrelmill.com/spirals.html.


They offerspirals in both french and American varieties with different toasts. You can request samples and you will receive2 each"FREE" spirals thatwill oak 12 gallons of wine (got my samples a couple of weeks ago). You can break them into smaller pieces for smaller batches. They are supposed to fit in carboys.


Not bad for free.The spirals are pricey to buy ($8.75 (2ea) American;$15.75 (2ea french). The prices are cheaper with largerquantities.


Enjoy!

 

[geocorn]

Masta and I have tried them and found they can over oak a wine very fast. If you try them, be sure to check your wine weekly to avoid having too much oak.

 

[maize]

Thanks for the tip!


I checked out the site and requested a sample this morning. Let us know what you think as you try them.

 

[pkcook]

Thanks George,


Not trying to cut into your business, but "FREE" for samples is a good price

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Maize,


Will do!

 

[geocorn]

I agree. Free Samples are always a good price.


I would like to add that there is always a reason why I carry what I do

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[Coaster]

n00BAlert!!!


When you "check your wine weekly to avoid having too much oak" you umm... taste it?

 

[geocorn]

Smarta** alert!


Have you got a better way to find out if the oak is to your taste?

 

[Coaster]

I don't know LOL maybe check the tannin level

. That's what I thought but wasn't sure hehehehehe

 

[pkcook]

I only put a half in 3 gallons of concord and George was right, they impart a heavy oak flavor. I'm glad I only used a half!