[Growwine] adding oak to chard , now

[Sébastien Mailloux]

I would suggest trying Stavin Oak cubes, either the frech or Hungarian. 
IMHO it's much better than oak chips.  2 oz per 6 gal would be enough and 
you need at least 2 months of contact with the oak cubes.  Try the medium or 
medium plus toasting.

Sébastien Mailloux
Winemaker
Domaine & Vins Gelinas
Vignoble St-Nicholas
Vignoble Premont

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laura" <laura-sabourin at sympatico.ca>
To: <growwine at littlefatwino.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:06 AM
Subject: [Growwine] adding oak to chard , now


>I have some 2007 Chard which I just bottled. My sister is a Chard snob and
> likes it but would like to taste a little oak.
> As I have 2 carboys still not bottled I thought I might experiment with 
> oak
> sticks, chips, shaving....
> Suggestions ?  As I have 2 left I could try 2 different treatments.
>
> Laura