Tagged: aging

When to Drink a Wine? 0

When to Drink a Wine?

updated 08/27/2024 The headline for this post refers to how long a wine should be aged, not what time of day is appropriate. In August 2019 NorCal, a respected WineMakingTalk member, started a thread...

Comparison of Oak Adjuncts 3

Comparison of Oak Adjuncts

Updated 10/27/2022 Winemakers typically want to flavor their red wines, some white wines, and occasionally fruit wines with oak. It’s common to add oak adjuncts (products made of oak specifically for winemaking) to carboys...

Fermentation vs Aging Oak 0

Fermentation vs Aging Oak

updated 09/11/2024 A common point of confusion among new winemakers is the usage of oak adjuncts in the winemaking process. Some are added before fermentation, some after fermentation, and there are numerous types: dust,...