RJBanks
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In my continued quest to improve my winemaking skills I have been attempting to educate myself on oak alternatives.
I am a kit wine maker and make a veriety of wines from either RHS,CC or US Elite. These kits often come with oak chips or powder. I have read several articles stating that there are mush better alternatives such as cubes, beans or spirals.
I would like to incorporate this "better" alternative to my wine making but must admit that I am now confused as to "how" to start using these alternative methods.
From what I have read, the spiral method seems to be the best(?) for kits.
Any advice regarding a starting point i.e. what type with what wine, how mush and how long would be GREATLY appreciated....Thanks in advance for the assistance.
I am a kit wine maker and make a veriety of wines from either RHS,CC or US Elite. These kits often come with oak chips or powder. I have read several articles stating that there are mush better alternatives such as cubes, beans or spirals.
I would like to incorporate this "better" alternative to my wine making but must admit that I am now confused as to "how" to start using these alternative methods.
From what I have read, the spiral method seems to be the best(?) for kits.
Any advice regarding a starting point i.e. what type with what wine, how mush and how long would be GREATLY appreciated....Thanks in advance for the assistance.
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