4 ounce bag of French light toast oak cubes designed to deliver premium barrel like character in stainless steel tanks, carboys or fermenters. Adds gentle oak structure with subtle sweetness, creaminess and a fruit forward finish while allowing varietal character to remain prominent.
North Mountain Supply French Oak Cubes (Light Toast) are crafted for winemakers who want premium barrel style complexity without committing to full barrel storage. These cubes are designed to be used in stainless steel tanks, carboys and other fermentation or aging vessels, where they can free float or be secured in an infusion bag.
Light toast French oak focuses on refinement and balance rather than heavy toast character. When used after primary fermentation, these cubes help:
Provide subtle oak structure without overwhelming the wine
Lift and highlight varietal attributes so the fruit remains front and center
Enhance mouthfeel with delicate sweetness, creaminess and roundness
Support a fruit driven finish that stays clean and approachable
They are best used during post fermentation aging, where controlled contact time allows you to dial in the precise level of oak influence your wine needs. Simply add the cubes to your vessel and monitor the wine over time, tasting periodically until the desired profile is reached.
Typical applications include:
Red and white wines where you want nuanced oak rather than aggressive toast
Small batch projects where full barrels are impractical
Stainless steel aging programs that need added complexity, depth and structure
Experimentation with different oak levels, contact times and blending strategies
Usage notes:
Place cubes directly into the tank, carboy or other vessel, or tie them into a mesh bag for easier removal
Allow them to free float or secure them in a specific location, depending on your process
Follow your cellar protocol or recipe for contact time and dosage based on wine style and desired oak impact
Key features:
4 ounce bag of French oak cubes
Light toast profile for gentle, integrated oak character
Intended primarily for post fermentation use in stainless steel tanks, carboys and other vessels
Provides structure, delicate sweetness, creaminess and a rounded mouthfeel
Helps showcase fruit and varietal expression with a clean, fruit driven finish
For wineries and serious home winemakers who want to bring premium French oak character into stainless steel aging, North Mountain Supply French Oak Cubes (Light Toast) offer a flexible, easy to manage way to shape mouthfeel and flavor without overpowering the wine.
