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Ray Calvert
 
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Default Oak chip question


"Jim" > wrote in message
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> If I was to add oak chips during primary fermentation how much would I
> add per 100 lbs. of grapes?
>


Totally up to you but here is what I use. Figure 13 to 14 lbs grapes per
gallon for red and 15 to 18 lbs grapes per gallon for white. I use about 2
oz. Stavin oak cubes per 5 gal. of wine.

Ray