Project Description
COMBINE MULTIPLE TOAST LEVELS
EASILY INSTALLED THROUGH THE BUNG
Chain of Oak is a self-installed “through the bunghole” oak flavor profile delivery system designed by Innerstave to benefit those winemakers who do not require 100% new barrel oak flavor. This system is winemaker installed and versatile. Winemakers can vary the number of oak links in the chain to obtain the desired oak impact. Each chain imparts one-third the amount of oak flavor of a new barrel oak.
Chain of Oak is used most exclusively in barrel aging programs.
| CHAIN OF OAK | 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 & Revere Oak 36 months – proprietary toasting |
| Available Toast Levels | *Light, Medium, Medium Plus, *Plus Plus *Toast available in French oak only |
| Use | During fermentation and elevage |
| Addition Rate | 1 set is 1/3 new barrel impact of a 225L barrel 3 sets can be tied together per barrel |
| Contact Time | Suggested minimum contact time of 3 months Full extraction after 12 months |
| Size | 17 staves each measure 12” x 1.5” x 5/16” |
| Packaging | Shipped assembled, comes with a food grade plastic tie and a grommet that is used to attach to the bung |
Naturally Seasoned
at our facility in the Carneros
WINE region of Sonoma, CA
MORE OAK ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS FOR WINEMAKERS
We invite you to contact one of our oak infusion specialist to learn more about Innerstave