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> Ray:
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> I have a batch of cherry wine that I also wanted to oak because I had
> read that cherry was the closest to real grape wine (Jack Keller had
> mentioned it in his recipe). I might just try a gallon of it oaked to
> see for myself - was going to do the whole 5 gallons.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
Remember that we all have different tastes. I was voicing my opinion. But
if you do oak some or all of you cherry and do not like it, all is not lost.
It blends very nicely with a good red grape wine and then the oak is really
appreciated.

I respect everything that Jack does and says but my own opinion is that
dewberry or blackberry is closer to red wine than cherry. Once again, IMHO.
I have never tried oaking it but it might work out ok.

Ray