Submerge Those Oak Chips, Wine Yields and a Copper Problem

When a winemaker gets their hands on some highly coveted Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, he wants to make sure that the oak quality matches the grape. But he balks at the price tag of a new oak barrel. Get some tips for high-quality oak alternatives and ways to correct a raspberry wine with weird numbers.

I actually prefer using a sock or some kind of bag rather than just having chips float loose on the surface. Already a member? Log In