chain of oak
Combine multiple toast levels easily. Installed through the bung.
During fermentation and elevage
Each 8 foot section is the equivalent of 50% new barrel impact of a 225L barrel
Suggested minimum contact time of 3 months – Full extraction after 12 months
8 feet of 1 1/8″ x 1 1/8″ x 1/2″
Chain of Oak is an oak delivery method designed to bring new life to old, neutral barrels that no longer impart oak flavors. The system is designed to be installed through the barrel’s existing bunghole, attached by an eyehook on the bottom of the bung. This design offers producers the opportunity to add new oak wood to their existing barrels without removing hoops and barrelheads. Also, this gives you the ability to customize your oak profile to meet your sensory goals.
product profile
chain of oak
Premium American Oak, Premium French Oak
Barrel quality, premium tightly grained
During fermentation and elevage
Each 8 foot section is the equivalent of 50% new barrel impact of a 225L barrel
Suggested minimum contact time of 3 months – Full extraction after 12 months
8 feet of 1 1/8″ x 1 1/8 x 1/2″
Shipped assembled, comes with a food grade plastic tie and a grommet that is used to attach to the bung
wine lifecycle timeline
pre-fermentation
Products Used:
- Oak Chips
fermentation
Products Used:
- Oak Chips
- Bag of Block
- Fan Pack
aging
Products Used:
- Barrel Innerstave
- Fan Pack
- Tank Staves
- Tank Innerstave
finishing
Products Used:
- Oak Chips