Project Description
STRUCTURE FOR AROMATIC INTEGRATION & COMPLEXITY
EASILY INSTALLED & REMOVED
Bag of Block is intended for the winery that desires premium barrel flavors in their wines but may not have room or the inclination to use barrels. The 22 lb. mesh bags contain approximately 63 square feet of surface area and are best used for post-fermentation wines in tanks.
There is no special system required for use. The mesh bag can simply be placed in a tank and allowed to float freely or be tied down. Bag of Block’s large pieces provide similar extraction and flavors as new premium barrels. It is Innerstave’s most cost-efficient method for delivering premium oak flavors in stave format to wine tanks.
| BAG OF BLOCK | WINEMAKER |
|---|---|
| Available Oak Origins | French Oak (Quercus Sessilis), Center of France American Oak (Quercus Alba), Midwest of USA |
| Grain Selection | Barrel quality, premium tightly grained |
| Aging Toasting Methods | Naturally seasoned at our facility in the Carneros region of Sonoma, CA: flagship oak 24 months – proprietary toasti |
| Available Toast Levels | *Light, Medium, Medium Plus, *Plus Plus *Toast available in French oak only |
| Use | Best used in post fermentation |
| Addition Rate | For 100% new barrel impact use 5 bags per 1,000 gallons/3,785 liters |
| Contact Time | Suggested minimum contact time of 3 months Full extraction after 18 months |
| Size | Staves measure 2” x 5/16” in a combination of lengths, 62 sq. ft./bag |
| Packaging | 22 lb/10 kg food grade nylon mesh bag with drawstring |
Grain Selection:
Barrel quality,
premium tightly grained
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