A cut above. Multifaceted options for winemakers worldwide.
STAVES
Quercus French: Steeped in tradition, Quercus French staves are sourced from our dedicated barrel stave production facility in the center of France. Selected by expert craftsmen strictly for use in winemaking, not commercial lumber applications, Quercus French oak reflects the fine attributes of these prized forests. Once air-dried in France and Hungary for 30-36 months these staves provide a discerning choice for winemakers.
Quercus Hungarian: Revitalized and reinvigorated, the widespread use and broad acceptance of Hungarian oak has forever changed oak in winemaking. Quercus Hungarian oak is sourced from the finest forests selected for their desirable physical, chemical and enological characteristics. Each stave is air-dried at our facility in southern Hungary for a minimum of 30 months where abundant rains and hot summers soften the oak tannins.
Quercus American: Robust and reliable, Quercus American oak is sourced from Minnesota and the northern Midwest. Once air-dried for 36 months, robust tannins soften while retaining the integrity and character of American oak.
- Length (inch / cm) 36 (91.5)
- Width (inch / cm) 1.5 - 2.5 (3.8 - 6.4)
- Thickness (inch / cm) 3/8 (1)
- Seasoning 2.5 - 3 years
- Toast Method Fire and Convection
- Toast Levels Medium, Medium Plus and Heavy Toast
- Oak Origins French, Hungarian and American
- Useful Life 1 - 2 years
- Contact Time Minimum 3 months
- Systems Available FanPacks, Loose Staves, Barrel Inserts (USA only)
- Addition Rate Typical addition rates at wineries are 2-3 square meters (22-36 square feet) per 1000 Liters (264 gallons). The 100% rate is 44 square feet (4 square meters) to 200 gallons (757 L) +/- 10% for about 3 - 6 months. Barrel equivalent rate, based on the inside surface area of a Bordeaux Export style barrel, is 22 square feet (2 square meters) per 75 gallons (284 L).
CHIPS
Quercus oak chips are a multifaceted winemaker's tool. They are cost effective and can add attractive oak flavors and aromas to wines over a short period of time. Uncompromising standards require the best oak. Quercus oak chips are sourced from barrel quality oak used at our stave mills. Once seasoned, the use of traditional fire toasting techniques with advanced flame control technology ensures consistent product quality.
- Size Varies by grind
- Thickness (inch / cm) Varies by grind
- Seasoning 1.5 - 2.5 years
- Toast Method Traditional w/ A.F.C.
- Toast Time Over 1 hour
- Toast Levels Light, Medium, Medium Plus and Heavy
- Oak Origins French, Hungarian and American
- Useful Life 1 use
- Size Available Standard (#15) Fine (#7) and Rice (#3)
- Packaging Bagged in bulk or in flow-through bags (additional charge)
- Addition Rate 1 - 3.5 grams per liter, 1 to 6 months
BULLETS
Quercus oak bullets offer a protracted extraction time and more refined aromas. A defined surface ratio in a product with less exposed end grain provides a reliable tool for developing desirable oak flavors. Produced using traditional fire toasting techniques with advanced flame control technology, from oak seasoned over three years, ensures consistent product quality.
- Length (inch / cm) 3/4 (2)
- Width (inch / cm) 1/4 (.75)
- Seasoning 3 years
- Toast Method Traditional w/ A.F.C.
- Toast Levels Medium, Medium Plus and Heavy
- Oak Origins French, Hungarian
- Useful Life 1 year
- Contact Time Minimum of 2 months up to 12 months
- Addition Rate 1-5 grams per liter
BARREL FLOW STICKS
Barrel flow sticks offer a convenient method of introducing fine toasted oak to any neutral barrel by way of the bung hole. No assembly required. Each flow stick pack contains 45 toasted oak segments tied together in a food grade nylon sleeve with an eyelet on the end that screws into the bottom of any bung.
- Stave Length (inch / cm) 10 (25.4)
- Stave Width (inch / cm) 1 (2.45)
- Stave Thickness (inch / cm) 0.3 (8)
- Total Staves 45 packed 3 per section
- Seasoning 2.5 - 3 years
- Toast Method Convection
- Toast Levels Medium, Medium Plus and Heavy
- Oak Origins French, Hungarian and American
- Packaging Food grade infusion bags
- Addition Rate 1 pack per barrel for minimum of 3 months