Project Description
PROVIDES OAK CHARACTERISTICS OF A NEW BARREL
ENHANCES COLOR & MOUTHFEEL
Premium Oak Cubes are intended for the winery that desires premium barrel flavors in their stainless steel tanks. The 15 lb. mesh bag of oak cubes contains approximately 68.10 square feet of surface area. It can be placed in the tank and allowed to float freely or tied down.
Oak cubes can also be inserted into used barrels to replenish oak flavors by using an oak infusion tube. Innerstave oak cubes are best used during post fermentation.
| OAK CUBES | WINEMAKERS |
|---|---|
| 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, *Structure and *High toast *Revere Oak – Medium, Medium Plus, Plus Plus *Toast available in French oak only |
| Use | During fermentation, elevage & pre-bottle enhancement |
| Addition Rate | For 100% new barrel impact use 1 bag per 600 gallons/2,271 liters |
| Contact Time | Suggested minimum contact time of 3 months Full extraction after 18 months |
| Size per Cube | Cubes measure 0.5” x 0.5” x 0.5”, 68.10 sq. ft./bag |
| Packaging | 15 lb/7 kg food grade nylon mesh bag with drawstring |
Cubes Measure
0.5” x 0.5” x 0.5”
68.10 sq. ft./bag
MORE OAK ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS FOR WINEMAKERS
We invite you to contact one of our oak infusion specialist to learn more about Innerstave