"LG" > wrote in message
...
> "K. B." > wrote:
>
> >Who soaks and who doesn't.
> >I usually don't, however, I'm fixin' to add to a bulk aged Shiraz thats a
> >little too berry and needs some help. Don't know what the benefit might
be
> >in soaking...
>
> Some might soak in a sulphite + water solution, in order to sanitize
them..
> Although I'm not all that sure that this is something that really needs
> doing.
>
> LG
>

Thanks for the replies guys. I was wondering because I bought a bulk bag of
oak chips from Ld Carlson and the package says "Soak in water 12 hrs
before adding to wine". So I was wondering what's up with that!?

KB