Bulk Aging

[bmd2k1]

I'm currently bulk aging my very first Red vino kit - a triple varietal from WinExperts. Gonna shoot for 6months - on a single Med Toast American Oak spiral. It's in a 20L Speidel in my lower level which is typically in the mid60's F. I intend to bottle and age for 2 months b4 popping the 1st cork.

I'm curious to hear from others that bulk age their vino's etc. -- your experiences & any insights you might have.

Cheers!

 

[bmd2k1]

as the crickets chirp here...

my triple varietal red has just passed the 6week aging mark (supposedly the oak spiral gives up Most of its Goodness in this timeframe - per their website). I've also started the 6month bulk aging process for a 2nd red -- this one is a Tempranillo -- also aging on a single medium toast oak spiral.

Cheers & Happy New Year to All... (get the frik outta here 2020 already would ya!!!)