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White Zinfandel is a classic in Rose.  Today, there are White Merlot, +++.  All Rose are served cold, hence keep them in refrigerator.

Rose can be blended from white and red wine. Besides article below, search web for more stories/resources.

Blending Red and White: Tips from the Pros @ http://winemakermag.com/stories/ ... -tips-from-the-pros

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Paklab wine kits from Costco no longer include oak.  Paklab used to include 30-35 grams for Red, 15-20 grams for White wine.  All fully toasted, not sure French or Hungarian, or was it American?! :p   I normally double the quantity.

The buttery taste in California Chardonnay is from Oak, not grapes.  Like cooking, there are certain "rules", then there's no rule for what to add.  Your taste 啦!!   

Oak cubes/chips/dusts/++; then toasted/semi-toasted/++ .  . . .  :cool:   Top of the line is Starvin Oak cubes, friends buy them from web.

Oak Alternatives @ http://www.winemakermag.com/comp ... 02-oak-alternatives
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