1 pound bag of American medium plus toast oak cubes for adding premium barrel like character to wines aging in stainless steel tanks, carboys or barrels. Provides layered notes of vanilla, toffee, butterscotch, chocolate, coffee and warm baking spices with a pronounced toasted oak finish.
North Mountain Supply American oak cubes with medium plus toast are designed for wineries and advanced home winemakers who want premium barrel style flavors without investing in full oak barrels. These cubes are ideal for use in stainless steel tanks, glass carboys or neutral barrels, where they can be added post fermentation to build complexity and structure.
The 1 pound bag contains American oak cubes toasted to a medium plus level. This toast level provides:
Complex, well defined toasted oak character
Aromas of vanilla, toffee and butterscotch
Notes of chocolate, coffee and mocha
Graham cracker and sweet cereal tones
Subtle accents of coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove
On the palate, these cubes contribute:
A gentle sense of sweetness and creaminess
Added roundness and mid palate weight
A lingering, pronounced toast character that supports body and finish
Typical use and handling:
Intended primarily for post fermentation use in wine
Add directly to stainless steel tanks, carboys or neutral barrels
Cubes may be allowed to free float or be tied in a mesh bag for easier removal
Contact time and dosage can be adjusted to fine tune intensity and balance
Best suited for:
Red wines needing more oak depth, structure and aromatic complexity
Full bodied whites where vanilla and toast notes are desired
Blending programs that require precise control over oak levels
By using cubes instead of whole barrels, you can:
Introduce high quality American oak character in a controlled, repeatable way
Tailor oak impact by adjusting dose and time in contact
Avoid the cost and maintenance associated with full barrels
For winemakers looking to add rich American medium plus toast barrel character to wines aged in stainless or glass, North Mountain Supply American oak cubes offer a flexible and effective tool in a convenient 1 pound bag.
