First Time Winemaker - Oak Timings

[Beer O'Clock]

I've been a member here for quite some time (and been brewing for a lot longer), but I find myself at a loss.

I decided to dip my toe into the water/wine, and bought a Solomon Grundy Cabernet Sauvignon kit.
The instructions are pretty straight forward and easy to follow. However, I know my palate and doubt there would be a sufficient oakiness to the kit.
Sadly, this aspect isn't covered in the instructions, and most of the information that I have gleaned from t'internet, is Mercan based.

"Get to the point Terry !"

OK, when do I add the oak chips ?
Before or after adding the Stabiliser ?
When I transfer to secondary ?
Before or after adding Finings ?

I intend to bulk age before bottling.

???????

[Horden Hillbilly]

From memory of brewing Beaverdale/Selection wine kits, add the oak chip sachets at the same time as the yeast.

[Beer O'Clock]

Thanks H

[Robwalkeragain]

So you're after more oakiness? Extended contact time with the powder is the way to go, so pop it in when bulk ageing. Tannins in the wood are better left out of the initial ferment. Either way, no real wrong answer so don't sweat it.

[Beer O'Clock]

Cheers