RJ Spagnols Oak Chardonnay

[luanne50]

If I accidentally buy an Oaked Chardonnay kit, would it be a fail if I leave the oak out?

 

[Johnd]

If I accidentally buy an Oaked Chardonnay kit, would it be a fail if I leave the oak out?

Not if you prefer it unoaked.....

 

[cmason1957]

It's your wine, don't like oak, don't add it. Although, I will add, if it is chips in primary, that doesn't really add much oak. It helps with mouthfeel.

 

[Cibb]

Is the juice in white wine kits already oaked? Or is it just the additive?

 

[NorCal]

Total personal preference. Did a tasting today. Two Chards made from the same grapes, one with some oak, other with none. Not better or worse, just different. Do you want a stand alone wine or a brighter more Chablis like wine. I preferred the oak fit my expected consumption, but I could see wanting some go the other.

 

[Julie]

I would leave it out. Chardonnay has a nice natural oaky flavor on it's own. I normally buy juice buckets and never oak my Chardonnay.