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innerstave oak barrel alternative products provide greater control and consistency than traditional oak barrels
Innerstave was created by one simple idea: to build a system that will replenish premium oak barrel flavors without needing to continually purchase new barrels. The company is responsible for an entire industry of new barrel alternatives and complementary services.
Oak Chips
can be used during every stage of winemaking to achieve a range of purposes both short term and long in strategy. The most versatile of oak formats.
Bag of Block
is intended for the winery that desires premium barrel favors in their wines but may not have room or the inclination to use barrels.
Chain of Oak
is an oak delivery method designed to bring new life to old barrels that no longer impart oak flavors.
Fan Packs
are for use in tank aging to achieve barrel-like elegance and flavor impact without a barrel program’s many restrictions.
Tank Staves
are for use in tank aging to achieve barrel-like elegance and flavor impact without a barrel program’s many restrictions.
wine lifecycle timeline
pre-fermentation
Products Used:
- Oak Chips
fermentation
Products Used:
- Oak Chips
- Bag of Block
- Innerstave Fan Pack
aging
Products Used:
- Barrel Innerstave
- Innerstave Fan Pack
- Tank Staves
- Tank Innerstave
finishing
Products Used:
- Oak Chips