How much Oak should I add to Pinots and Cabs?

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davefr

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I have 2 - 6 gallon batches of Pinot Noir and 2 - 6 gallon batches on Cab Sav. and secondary fermentation is about done.

How much Oak should I add after racking? I know part of it is personal preference but this is my first time and I'm trying to come up with a middle of the road estimate.

My oak is French medium plus.

Someone suggested 1 oz for each carboy of Pinot and 2 oz for each carboy of Cab. Does that sound about right?

TIA
 
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