to each his own as the saying goes,but in my oppion if the wine a true blackberry,it should be very earth already and deep in body/ very fruit forward no other flavors are required,because unto it self it has other flavor charistics which will be brought out in the ageing process,if the fruit is not deep in flavor,especially this berry than rethinking the recipe is required,no oak for me in my fruit wines,at least thats my thoughts///////