Oak Chips, Staves and planks

French Oak Chips & Staves offer a natural way to enhance the flavor and aroma of your beverages. Ideal for winemaking, brewing, or distilling, these oak pieces impart rich, complex notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted wood. Easy to use and cost-effective, they provide the traditional oak aging experience without the need for barrels, allowing you to customize the intensity and character of your drink. Perfect for artisans seeking authentic oak influence in their craft.

Using Toasted Oak Chips has the advantages of convenience and cost. You simply add them to the wine after the fermentation has completed and has had time to clear away from the settling.

There is a distinction that can be made between American oak and French oaks. American oaks tend to do better with medium to lighter toastings and have a character that leans towards coconut, whereas French oaks are more vanilla to Carmel in character.

The advantage of using Oak Powder is obviously the 'convenience'. It is easier to use than both an oak wine barrel or Oak Chips. You can use oak powder during fermentation. Oak wood can affect a wine in a lot of ways--mostly good. If the right amount of oak powder is added the major benefits to your wine will be as follows:

1. Improved stability in the wine's clarity and color.
2. A reduction or softening of the harsher characters that are commonly associated with younger wines.
3. And, the addition of wood flavors that give an overall smoother and deeper texture to the wine.

EnartisTan Superoak is a tannin specifically designed for addition during maturation. Its balanced blend of oak and condensed tannins makes it well-suited to improve color stabilization of red wines and is designed to be used during micro-oxygenation.

The sensory profile is characterized by distinct sensations of volume and softness as well as light aromas of toasted oak. EnartisTan Superoak is effective in releasing aromas of wines that have been aged in barrels and to freshen light red and white wines.

Composition: Oak tannin and condensed tannin extracted from exotic species wood.

Dosage:

• White wine: 5 - 10 g/hL (0.4-0.8 lb/1,000 gal)
• Red and rosé wine: 5 - 20 g/hL (0.4-1.7 lb/1,000 gal)

Instructions to use:

Dissolve EnartisTan Superoak at a 1:10 ratio in water or wine while mixing continuously. Add to wine during a pump-over with a dosage pump or Venturi tube.
When used in wine, performing laboratory trials is advised to evaluate the sensory impact of the tannin and determine the best dosage.

While it is recommended to add EnartisTan Superoak during the early stages of wine maturation, it can be added as late as 1-2 weeks prior to bottling. When added close to bottling, it is important to evaluate the effect on filterability and protein and colloidal stability by completing preliminary laboratory trials.

Packages & storing:

• Sealed package: store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
• Opened package: carefully reseal and store as indicated above.

Applications:

• During fining
• Prevent iron and copper haze
• Improve protein stability of white and rosé wines
• Improve color stability of red and rosé wines during micro-oxygenation and during the early stages of aging
• Increase antioxidant protection
• Improve aromatic cleanliness

Tank Planks made from French Oak with medium toasting offer a balanced flavor profile ideal for enhancing spirits and wines. The medium toast level brings out subtle notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice, enriching the aging process.

These planks provide a consistent and controlled oak influence, making them a practical choice for distillers and winemakers seeking to add complexity and depth to their products. Durable and easy to use, they ensure reliable results in barrel aging or alternative maturation methods.

• Oak Planks French Oak XOV - 1000mm x 80mm x 7mm Medium Toast - Tank Staves High Vanilla- Package of 20
• Oak Planks French Oak XOV - 1000mm x 80mm x 7mm Medium Toast - Tank Staves High Vanilla- 1 unit of 10 Pack

Enhance your wine experience with our Tannin Maturation Blend. This expertly crafted blend improves the structure, length, and astringency of your wine, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable taste. Take your wine to the next level with our Tannin Maturation Blend.

Enhance your creations with our Oak Long Block Inserts made from premium French oak. Available in various toasting levels, these inserts allow you to customize flavor intensity, adding rich, smoky notes to your dishes or beverages. Perfect for anyone seeking to infuse authentic oak aromas with precision and control.

• Oak Block Inserts French Oak XOV - 300mm x 27mm x 10mm Medium Toast - Connecting Tank Staves High Vanilla - 10 Pack
• Oak Block Inserts French Oak XOS - 300mm x 27mm x 10mm Medium Toast - Connecting Tank Staves Mocha Chocolate - 1 unit of 10 Pack

Tank Planks made from American Oak with a medium toast offer a balanced flavor profile ideal for aging spirits or enhancing your wine creations. The medium toast level brings out rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle spice, while the sturdy American Oak provides durability and consistent performance. Perfect for anyone seeking to add depth and complexity to their products.

• Oak Planks American Oak XOV - 1000mm x 80mm x 7mm Medium Toast - Tank Staves High Vanilla - Package of 20
• Oak Planks American Oak XOV - 1000mm x 80mm x 7mm Medium Toast - Tank Staves High Vanilla - 1 unit of 10 Pack

Enhance your wine aging or flavor infusion with these Oak Long Block Inserts made from American Oak. Crafted to deliver consistent oak character, they provide a controlled and natural way to impart rich aromas and subtle vanilla notes, perfect for distillers and brewers seeking quality and precision in their craft.

• Oak Block Inserts American Oak XOS - 300mm x 27mm x 10mm Medium Toast - Connecting Tank Staves Mocha Chocolate - 10 Pack
• Oak Block Inserts American Oak XOV - 300mm x 27mm x 10mm Medium Toast - Connecting Tank Staves High Vanilla - 10 Pack