Oak powder/shavings versus wood cubes

[bkov]

I just got my first wine kit (CC Rosso Fortissmo. The instructions say to add oak powder or shavings to primary before pitching but to add any wood cubes during the clearing stage.

The kit came with
-30g french medium toasted
-30g oak french heavy
-30g premium oak

I didnt open the packets and actually look at them but i'm guessing all 3 packets are considered as powders/shavings and not cubes, right?

 

[cpfan]

Oak cubes are shaped like dice. You would be able to feel that.

Steve

 

[tonyt]

Yes, what Steve said. Dust and shavings in primary, dice in clearing. That's a fantastic kit. First kit . . . always follow the instructions and resist the urge to tweak your first.