"K. B." > wrote in message
> >
>
> 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

My guess is that soaking first allows the oak to drop immediately rather
than floating on top until saturated. I don't have a problem letting the
chips float a day or so before dropping. If you do soak I would suggest
adding the chips along with the water to the wine so as to not lose any
of the oak, of coarse this will also tend to dilute the wine slightly.
Larry


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