Oaking and cold stabalization

[ldmack3]

Which is better.
Cold stabalize before putting in the barrel or barrel first?

 

[robie]

H-m-m-m
If it does actually need to be cold stabilized, I suppose I would do the CS first and rack to a barrel, so there wouldn't be any messy crystals in my barrel.

I really don't know if it makes any difference, but maybe some of the other gals/guys may have something else to consider.

Interesting question, though. We will both learn something!

 

[ColdClimateWines]

Typically you age your wine. Then CS after you pump the aged wine out, before bottling