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On Apr 15, 10:22*pm, Jim > wrote:
> Can you please tell me how much oak chips to add to my primary
> fermenter when making red wine? I am using Arôbois’ oak chips medium
> toast and medium size which I purchased from Scott Laboratory.
> Thank you in advance.


Jim,

If you want my advice, I woudn't put any oak in the primary. I would
wait until I racked the secondary once before adding. I have found no
noticeable difference using the oak in the primary.