"Dave" > wrote in message


> I recently purchased some french oak chips and added about 3 oz to a
> cabernet that I have bulk aging. Let's say that I keep them in the wine for
> 2 or 3 months. Is there any point in trying to reuse them in another wine
> later? If so then is it sufficient to rinse them well and then heat
> sanitize?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Dave

Oak chips like oak barrels can be reused, however, they will have lost a
good deal of their impact (oakiness). Being very frugal I do reuse
mine, but always add fresh chips with them or use them in a wine where a
lighter addition of oak is wanted. If you use them immediately
there is no need to sanitize them, only rinse with cool water. If you
need to store, they should be air dried and stored in a clean container
until needed and then rinsed with a weak sulphite solution.
Larry


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