When to rack

[ZSHJ]

When bulk aging is it best to rack your wine off the lees when the kit says so then sulphite and top off to begin the aging, or just leave it be and let it age.(sulfiting of course). And if you think it could use more oak can you use oak in bulk aging or is it to late?

 

[Wade E]

You can use more oak at any time. I would rack off lees myself but those lees can also create a better mouthfeel if left in for some time, how much time is a tough one to know though.