Reusing Oak Spirals

[MikeC]

I have 2 oak spirals that have been used while I've bulk aged a couple red wines. I'm ready to take the oak out and bottle.


Can I sanitize the oak and reuse it for a future wine? Or should I toss it and just buy a new spiral?


Thanks!

 

[Rocky_Top]

They will be very weak. I have cleaned, sanitized and reused oak chips when bulk ageing. I did not think that it was worth it.

 

[Wade E]

It can be done but will be weaker, may not be enough for what you are looking for but could be enough for a fruit wine or light white, would not recommend for a good red.

 

[Waldo]

Chunk it !!!

 

[Dean]

Chunk it !!!

and put it in a smoker to smoke up some nice meats!

 

[Wade E]

Now thats the way to recycle!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[grapeman]

Chunk it !!!

and put it in a smoker to smoke up some nice meats!

That's my "game" plan!
http://www.finevinewines.com//Wiz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1474&PN=70

 

[MikeC]

Thanks for the replys!