Two very different styles. I prefer most of my whites without oak.
Including Chardonnay. It is a personal preference. You could always do
part of it one way and part the other and see which you prefer.

Ray

"Rob M" > wrote in message
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> I just started a kit wine from Cosco. It is a Sauvignon Blanc and it
> came with oak. I did not put it in. Is it common to use oak in this
> style of wine?