smurfe
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OK, i have a VR Cabernet Sauvignon kit that I want to add a little additional oak to. Seem most say this kit is a "little thin" and addition oak will give this kit more body and appeal.
So, I have this kit. It has a pack of oak powder with it. I have some additional oak. I have a 3 oz. pack (bean, chunk, plugs, what ever they are called)of house toast French as well as American oak. I also have a pound each of light toast American as well as heavy toast American oak CHIPS.
Hippie had suggested adding elderberries as well but I forgot to order them
So anyway, what is the best way to go about this?
Do I want to use the supplied oak powder and add some extra chips during the primary, then plugs to the secondary? I don't have any French chips, only American. Does anyone know what type of oak is supplied in the kit? It just says "toasted oak" I guess all oak needs to be the same correct?
Or do I use the supplied oak powder and add the chunks during secondary?
Or do I use the supplied oak powder in primary and then add oak chips to secondary?
I leave this to discussion for the Masters. Guidance will be appreciated. I know this has been discussed a little but now I am ready to proceed and look for your input.
Smurfe
So, I have this kit. It has a pack of oak powder with it. I have some additional oak. I have a 3 oz. pack (bean, chunk, plugs, what ever they are called)of house toast French as well as American oak. I also have a pound each of light toast American as well as heavy toast American oak CHIPS.
Hippie had suggested adding elderberries as well but I forgot to order them
Do I want to use the supplied oak powder and add some extra chips during the primary, then plugs to the secondary? I don't have any French chips, only American. Does anyone know what type of oak is supplied in the kit? It just says "toasted oak" I guess all oak needs to be the same correct?
Or do I use the supplied oak powder and add the chunks during secondary?
Or do I use the supplied oak powder in primary and then add oak chips to secondary?
I leave this to discussion for the Masters. Guidance will be appreciated. I know this has been discussed a little but now I am ready to proceed and look for your input.
Smurfe