Thanks for clarifying Joe. I made a select Pinot Noir kit recently
that used both the powdered and chipped forms of oak. I presume both
are available from my winemaking store - but I will bear in mind the
woodiness of the powdered version.

Jim

On Oct 2, 10:07 pm, Joe Sallustio > wrote:
> Oh, and I am talking about chips or beans; the stuff that looks like
> sawdust imparts a strong 'wood' taste and is not something I like to
> use.
>
> Joe