1 pound bag of American medium plus toast oak chips designed for use throughout the winemaking process. Adds premium oak character, reduces vegetal notes, helps bind color, builds body and mouthfeel, and contributes a noticeable toasted finish when used during or after fermentation.
North Mountain Supply American oak chips with medium plus toast are a versatile oak addition for winemakers who want to build complexity, structure and toasted oak character without using full barrels. These chips are suitable for use in all phases of winemaking, giving you flexibility to shape the wine’s profile depending on when they are introduced.
When used during fermentation, American oak chips can help:
Reduce vegetal characters
Bind and stabilize color
Build middle body and improve mouthfeel
At this stage, the chips integrate more deeply into the wine and can support a rounder, more structured finished product.
When used post fermentation, the oak impact becomes more pronounced and stylistically expressive. In this phase, the chips can:
Add noticeable toasty oak components
Lift the aroma and enhance the nose
Build body and contribute premium oak character
A small addition just prior to bottling can also be used to sharpen the final oak impression. This late stage use helps:
Heighten finished oak character
Leave a lingering toasted quality on the palate
The medium plus toast profile is especially well suited for winemakers looking for a balanced oak expression that adds warmth and structure without overwhelming the fruit. American oak is often chosen for its ability to contribute bold, appealing oak notes while supporting overall richness and mouthfeel.
Key features:
1 pound bag of American oak chips
Medium plus toast level for a balanced, toasty oak profile
Suitable for use during fermentation, post fermentation, or just prior to bottling
Helps reduce vegetal character and bind color
Builds middle body, mouthfeel and aromatic complexity
Adds premium oak character with a lingering toasted finish
For winemakers who want a flexible oak alternative that can be used at multiple stages of production, North Mountain Supply American medium plus toast oak chips offer a practical and effective way to build structure, aroma and a polished toasted finish into the final wine.
