Impart a perfect replication of barrel aromatics without the lengthy process of barrel ageing Consistent, repeatable results every time without the need to blend various barrels of product together Infuse oak aromatics into beer in minutes. Safe for use with low alcohol beers as there's no risk of infection that comes from barrel ageing beer below 12% ABV Increase the perceived quality of your wine without drastically increasing production overhead or lead time Eliminate the expensive, compounding loss of the "Angel's Share"—spirits typically lose 5-10% of their volume in barrels due to evaporation Made with amburana barrels that contained Cachaca, a traditional Brazilian sugarcane spirit. Highly aromatic, exotic, and completely unique! A warm and seductive blend of vanilla, almond and backing spice, with notes of cinnamon, maple syrup, caramel, and butterscotch. Like cinnamon, amburana contain coumarin. Do not use more than 5,000 parts per million in beverages. Aroma Science's internationally-patented Evaporative Extraction™ technology naturally captures complex aromatics from wine and whiskey barrels to create aroma profiles that are perfect copies of the original barrel source. Use to balance and boost oak aroma in beer, wine, spirits, ciders, seltzers, and traditional, reduced proofed, and nonalcoholic ready-to-drink cocktails. Typical recommended dosing in beer & wine is approximately 1.5-6 mL per gallon and anywhere from 6-60 mL per gallon with spirits. See AromaSciences.com for detailed dosing recommendations for Beer, Wine, and Spirits. Ingredients: Ethanol, Water, Amburana Made in the USA
This product is a direct replacement for our FIN74 - Ichtyocolle.
Recommended for whites, roses and fruit wines, Cristaline Plus is a blend of isinglass (fish-derived protein) and citric acid stabilized with SO2. Cristaline Plus has a strong positive charge which makes it very effective at improving the clarity of a wine (even those that are made from botrytised grapes). As an added benefit, Cristaline Plus can help improve the filterability of a wine. Cristaline Plus is not sensitive to cold temperatures and may be slow to finish settling. The use of Gelocolle (FIN64) an hour after the addition of Cristaline Plus will help speed the settling process and create a more compact lees.
To Use: Dissolve Cristaline Plus in 150-200 times its weight (75-100 mL) of clean, warm water (59-68 F/15-20 C)
Let mixture swell for 3 hours
If the solution is too viscous add additional warm water
Add the solution quickly into the whole volume of wine to be treated while stirring and mix well to distribute the Cristaline Plus evenly throughout the wine
Rack as soon as the lees are well settled (wait 72 hours before filtering or allow 8-10 days settling before racking)
Dosage Range: 15-30ppm (mg/L)
Often used with isinglass, bentonite, gelatins, and other organically derived fining agents to help compact the lees, Gelocolle is a liquid solution of suspended silica that is used during fining to help improve settling. Gelocolle also helps to limit the risk of over-fining when used in conjuction with other fining agents. Gelocolle can also be used to remove excess protein in both red and white wine, thereby improving their filterability. Gelocolle is completely inert and will not add any flavor or aroma to the wine.
To Use
Add Gelocolle 1 hour after the fining agent. Mix well to ensure homogenization.
Recommended Dosage:
In general, use Gelocolle at a rate of 1 mL Gelocolle per 1 g of the fining agent you are aiding. For protein removal use 5 ml Gelocolle per gallon of wine.
Note: When using Gelocolle with a gelatin fining, use 1.0 mL of Gelocolle to 1.0 mL of gelatin.
Once opened use immediately.
Best stored at 50-68 F (10-20 C). Gelocolle solidifies irreversibly when frozen.
All the benefits of Sur Lie aging without the risks
Luxurious, soft mouthfeel
Perfect for your big body whites
Helps reduce browning
Produced from yeast cells and considered an SIY (especially inactivated yeast)
CellarScience Easy Sur Lie offers all the benefits of doing a sur lie aging without the risk. Sur lie aging, often also referred to by the French term Battonage, is the process where wine is left on the original lees. or yeast, at the end of fermentation. Battonage specifically refers to the process of stirring lees back into solution over a few weeks to add body and richness to the wine. Exactly how it is done depends on the winemaker. Some choose to leave the wine on the gross lees while some choose to remove the wine quickly from the gross less and then stir up a clean version of the remaining yeast that settles out. Either way, there is some risk in this process of extracting some flavors you don't want while also potentially adding unwanted oxygen into the wine.
During Sur lie the yeast cells are breaking down, releasing peptides, mannoproteins, and anti-oxidant amino acid proteins, and other yeast cell compounds. These compounds add that luxurious, soft mouthfeel to wine that is so desired. CellarScience Easy Sur Lie adds these compounds into the wine without having to take the risk and time/cost of doing an actual Sur Lie aging and stirring protocol.
Easy Sur Lie also has some extra benefits. It helps prevent the formation of mercaptans, reducing potential sulfur compounds that can mask the full potential of your wine. It also functions as an antioxidant. Yeast at the bottom of naturally carbonated beer bottles is long known as an antioxidant that helps keep packaged beer fresher longer. Easy Sur Lie in your wine works in a similar way, supporting SO2 to help ensure freshness and reduce browning reactions.
Can be added at the end of fermentation and throughout the aging process.
Use:
Mix 1.5 g per gal (0.4 g per liter) for best results. Add at the last stages of fermentation or early in aging for the furthest integration and best results.
Breathe new life into old barrels! There’s no need to spend big money on new barrels when you can use an inexpensive and readily available neutral barrel, along with this Oak Infusion Tube to get the same results.
The Oak Cube Infusion Tube is simple to use and versatile. With it, you have complete control over the specific blend and intensity of oak flavor you want to add to your beer. You simply load the tube with oak cubes and lower it into the barrel. Leave it to steep until you are satisfied with the level of oak infusion.
The Infusion Tube has a silicone bung at the top and bottom of the tube. This way you can completely submerge it into your barrel & secure it, to ensure you keep an airtight seal. It also allows for easy emptying after you are done with the cubes.
Loading Instructions: Remove the bottom silicone bung; fill the Infusion Tube with one bag of Cubes; replace the bottom bung firmly; insert the loaded tube into the carboy and secure the top bung tightly.
The tube accommodates 8 oz of Oak Cubes at a time. 24" L x 1 3/4"D with a 5" stem.
About the Oak Cubes: Each new 8 oz load of Stavin Oak Cubes (the brand that we sell) has an effective extraction time of two-three months, providing 33 percent of new barrel extraction. This means you can adjust your use of these cubes to achieve the level of oak flavor you desire. All Stavin cubes are fire toasted in the traditional method, a crucial stage in the processing of these cubes. These really are the highest quality oak cubes on the market. We have tested other, less expensive, cubes and they are not even comparable.
Protects against oxidation
Preserves Terpenes, Esters, and Thiols (3MH, 3MHA) during aging
Reduces need for SO2
Improves color stability
CellarScience GSH Naturale was designed for winemakers who want to take advantage of the benefits of Glutathione. Glutathione reduces browning in all wines but is especially useful in whites. In whites with higher levels of terpenes and thiols (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier) GSH helps preserve fruity/floral aromas. It is also particularly helpful to produce natural wines or wines with less SO2.
How it Works:
Quinones are a class of compounds that can degrade wine by causing oxidizing reactions that lead to browning and the loss of desirable varietal flavors. Terpenes and Thiols are particularly prone to interact with Quinones. Instead GSH reacts with Quiniones creating a stable compound that does not lead to browning and a loss of flavor and aroma. GSH is a natural compound found in yeast cells and acts as a natural anti-oxidant that can be used in conjunction with SO2 or by itself in the case where the winemaker chooses to use low or zero quantities of SO2.
GSH Naturale contains a high percentage of tripeptide glutathione along with other polysaccharides that have a positive impact on body, flavor, aroma. Usually used in conjunction with SO2 as an additional natural inhibitor of browning, GSH Naturale will have positive impact on color, wine, thiol, esters and terpene content throughout the aging process.
Use:
Add 0.4 to 1.5 grams per gallon (0.1 to 0.4 g per liter) directly into the wine. We recommend starting with a dosage of 1 g per gallon (0.25 g per liter) and adjusting as desired in future batches.
Caseinate de Potassium, formally Caseine Soluble, is a concentrated, powdered form of Potassium Caseinate produced from milk. Helps eliminate oxidized phenolic (brown colored) and bitter compounds in white wines, rose wines, fruit wines, and meads. Caseinate de Potassium can be used preemptively in the must or as a curative step on finished wine.
Recommended Dosage:
In Juice: 1.9-3.8 g/gal (500-1000 ppm)
In Wine: 0.8-3.8 g/gal (200-1000 ppm)
Preparation For Use
Add the pre-measured amount of Caseinate de Potassium to 10 times its weight of cold water (do not use juice or wine).
Allow the solution to swell for 4 hours
Stir to dissolve any lumps
When completely dissolved, add the mixture slowly to the juice or wine while stirring continuously (for juice, add Caseinate de Potassium before settling).
Once added, strongly stir the entire wine volume to get the Caseinate de Potassium to integrate with the wine.
Once Caseinate de Potassium has been dissolved, use the preparation within 2 hours.
Minimum contact is 2 days, maximum 15 days.
The amount needed for your specific wine is best determined by a bench trial.
A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 2.3 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.
This product replaces our FIN73 - Polylact
Polycacel can be used both curatively and preventatively against browning and pinking in white juice or in wine under long term storage conditions. Polycacel helps improve wine color and overall organoleptic properties. A is a blend of polyvinylpolypyrolidone (PVPP), soluble postassium casein and micropulverized cellulose. This specific blend allows for more complete action on phenolic compounds while avoiding over-stripping the wine.
To Use:
Slowly mix Polycacel in 20 times its weight in cold water (do not use juice or wine). Allow the mixture to stand for 2 hours. For enhanced homogenization, gradually add the Polycacel to the wine container while mixing.
Dosages:
To protect from oxidation, add to wine and mix thoroughly: 150-300 ppm
To treat oxidized juice, add during cold settling: 300-700 ppm
Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove
Ideal for short-term aging
Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness.
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging.
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process
Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Prevent volatile acidity in fermentation before it happens
Add at first signs of a problematic ferment to help limit the production of volatile acidity
Avoid a malolactic fermentation (MLF) in White Wines
Use as an insurance policy during barrel aging of Red Wines to reduce the risk of volatile acidity
CellarScience Killazyme is a lysozyme that is used to control and inhibit gram-positive lactic acid producing bacteria including Oenoccoccus, Pediococcus, and Lactobacillus. This is a tool winemakers can use throughout the winemaking process to limit bacteria contamination and the production of volatile acidity. Killazyme does not affect gram-negative Acetic Acid bacteria nor yeast.
Don’t Use Killazyme If You Are Coinoculating Yeast and ML
When performing a “secondary” malolactic fermentation (MLF) we want lactic acid Bacteria to convert the harsher malic acid into lactic acid. Mostly MLF fermentations are done sequentially with the sugar fermentation being completed first followed by the MLF fermentation second. If you are doing a co-inoculation of yeast and lactic acid bacteria during the primary ferment, do not use Killazyme.
Use Killazyme to Prevent Volatile Acidity in Fermentation
Killazyme can be added at the start of fermentation to limit lactic acid bacteria before it happens. Under certain situations lactic acid can use sugar or citric acid which it converts into acetic acid and volatile acidity.
Killazyme is effectively used at the start of fermentation when you know or suspect a slow to start fermentation. This might be a result of a cold soak or those ferments relying on native yeast. Once your yeast starts to rip, the potential action of lactic acid bacteria is greatly suppressed and the need for Killazyme is reduced.
At the back end of fermentation, slow, struggling fermentations caused by various reasons, such as temperature or high sugar, can cause bacteria to consume sugar and citric to produce acetic acid and volatile acidity. Additionally, if lactic acid bacteria fully converts the available malic acid the bacteria can pivot to sugar and citric product volatile acidity. In a problem ferment where the yeast are already struggling, volatile acidity acts as a double whammy suppressing yeast activity even further. If you suspect a problem finish, based on past experience or current conditions, Killazyme is a great tool to add at the start of fermentation
Use Killazyme at First Signs of Problem Finish
Killazyme can also be added at the first signs of a problematic ferment to help limit the production of volatile acidity. This reactive addition requires a heavier dosage than a preemptive addition as there is most likely volatile acidity already present.
Use Killazyme to Avoid MLF in White Wines
When fresh, crisp white wines are desired, Killazyme can be added at the start of a white wine fermentation, or at any point in tank or barrel, to block lactic acid activity and prevent MLF. We still always recommend a sterile filtration for commercial whites before bottling to prevent a later MLF in the bottle. . Killazyme is also great if you are going to be blending whites where one white went through and MLF and the other white did not.
Barrel Storage Protection of Reds
After MLF is complete and you storing wines in barrel Killazyme is a great insurance policy to reduce the risk of volatile acidity.
Use:
To Delay Malolactic Fermentation: Red Wine - add to grapes at 100 - 200 ppm, or 0.38 - 0.76 grams per gallon. White Wine - Add to must at 200 - 300 ppm, or 0.76 - 1.14 grams per gallon.
To Block Malolactic Fermentation: White Wine - Add to must or wine at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon.
Stabilizing Wine After MLF is Complete: Add to barrel during storage at 250 - 500 ppm, or 0.95 - 1.90 grams per gallon.
When Blending Partial and Complete MLF Wines: Add immediately after blending at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon, to reduce the risk of further malolactic fermentation (MLF). Within several days any lactic should expire.
For Sluggish or Stuck Yeast Fermentation: Red Wine - Add at 150 - 400 ppm, or 0.57 - 1.52 grams per gallon. White Wine - add at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon.
You can make a 10% solution of Killazyme in water (100 grams per liter of water). However, we find the easiest method is to add the desired dry weight of Killazyme in 5x its weight of warm (tepid) water. Mix for one minute, allow this mixture to stand for 45 minutes and add to must, juice or wine while mixing well. Allow 24 - 48 hours for reaction to complete.
Colle Perle is a hydrolyzed gelatin solution. Primary uses are clarification and the removal of bitter tannins and phenolics. Colle Perle flocculates and settles well. Desirable aromas and flavors are retained while harsh characters are removed. It is particularly useful to optimize potential of hard pressed product. In white wines it can be used in conjunction with bentonite to compact lees.
Dosage - Applied at a rate of 4 ml / gal.
Usage:
Juice - Dilute Colle Perle 1:1 in water. Add at the beginning of cold settling and mix evenly and completely throughout the juice. When used in juice Colle Perle should be used in conjunction with bentonite or Gelocolle to improve settling. Racking should be done after 1 week.
Wine in Aging - Dilute Colle Perle 1:1 in water. Stir vigorously into the wine to ensure thorough distribution. Racking should be done after 1 week. Filtration is possible 48-72 hours after fining with Colle Perle.
Bentolact S is a proprietary IOC blend of soluble casein and bentonite. It is most effective when used early (during cold settling). This fining agent is formulated for the preventative treatment of must prone to oxidation. It will help prevent the formation of undesirable off-characters. Using this with whites, roses, and light fruit wines will help prevent any negative characters from forming as a result of oxidation during processing.
Juice - Applied at a rate of 2.25 g / gal.
Wine - Applied at a rate of 6 g / gal.
Dissolve in 10 times its weight in cold water and mix vigorously to dissolve any clumps. Allow the mixture to stand for 3 hours. Add to the juice or wine during a pump-over or a good mixing. Depending upon the wine, a Bentolact S addition may take up to 7 days to settle.
Please Note: For best results, Bentolact S should be mixed in the juice or wine during a pump-over or tank mixing.
Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for short-term aging
Crafted from premium French oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness.
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Light toast French Oak Tank Staves from the Allier forest, and depending on the wine, will impart a vanilla, coffee, sweetness, while ereasing bitterness and excessive astringency and vegetal character. The French Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine.
4" W x 37" Long
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! 8 piece Barrel Tethers are sized so they fit in through the bung hole and treat 59 gallons of wine. Due to careful aging and seasoning of the wood, these Medium Plus toast French Oak WineStix deliver very specific flavors and aromas.
Flavors and Aromas: vanilla, coffee, sweetness, erasing of bitterness and excessive astringency and vegetal character.
Please Note: Allow 3 months minimum extraction time to balance the extractions of short and long grain. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the WineStix® milling. The end result is in likeness to a second use Barrel.
Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process
Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume
Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time.
Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove
Ideal for short-term aging
Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness.
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging.
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Enhances fruit and chocolate-like aromas in red wines
Helps stabilize color
Our selected blend of SIY's, Ellagic Tannins, and a touch of Gum Arabic
Added at the end of fermentation or the beginning of aging
Red Wonder was developed to add fruit and chocolate flavor to red wine. It brings the body and richness of sur lie aging with the amazing impact of ellagic finishing tannins. The ellagic tannins in this blend were selected for their ability to impart chocolate flavors into the wine.
Red Wonder is a blend of specially inactivated yeast (SIY), elected ellagic tannins, and a little bit of LiquiBody Gum Arabic. In addition to body and flavor this product helps reduce the need for SO2 and also helps to lock in color.
You certainly could select an SIY, like our CellarScience Easy Sur Lie and then trial them with different ellagic tannins along with LiquiBody. But we've worked in small wineries and we know you are busy, so we've done that trialing for you and selected the blend that most often turned out really exceptional red wines.
Directions:
Use at the rate of 0.4 to 1.5 g per gallon of wine. Rehydrate in warm water or wine for 30 minutes and then stir directly into the tank or barrel. Once fully mixed it doesn't need any further stirring. We recommend starting with dosage of 1 g per gal (0.25 g per liter) and adjusting on further batches as needed.
Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time.
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted nuts, hints of spice, cinnamon, and vanilla. The American Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine. Stave measures 4 in. W x 37 in. L.
The Oak Barrel Replica is a simple and perfect way to impart 100% new barrel flavor into wine stored in a neutral oak barrel. 30 staves are tethered into 10 sections, which allows modification and complete control. If you want 50% of new barrel extraction spread over two barrels, simply cut the Replica in half. The contact time is 3 months minimum and up to 18 months of useful life. Toast level is Medium Plus. Comes with eye hook for insertion to a bung. Stavin recommends a wood or silicone bung.
Provides rapid and permanent tartrate stabilization against potassium bitartrate (KHT) crystal formation, eliminating the need for chilling or extended settling times
Preserves wine quality with a formulation that has no sensory impact on aroma, color, flavor, or mouthfeel, and is compatible with standard winemaking practices like filtration
Offers a sustainable and convenient solution that is vegan, allergen-free, requires no refrigeration, and is compliant with international regulations (OIV approved)
Ensures long-lasting stability due to the hydrolysis-resistant nature of potassium polyaspartate (KPA), maintaining its effectiveness throughout wine aging and under varying temperatures
Enartis Zenith Uno is a cutting-edge solution for tartaric stabilization in white, rosé, and sparkling wines. Formulated with potassium polyaspartate (KPA), this next-generation additive provides fast, reliable, and permanent stabilization against potassium bitartrate (KHT) crystal formation—without the need for refrigeration or extended settling times.
How It Works:
Zenith Uno’s active ingredient, potassium polyaspartate, is a polypeptide derived from aspartic acid. This polymer inhibits crystal nucleation and growth by binding to nascent KHT microcrystals, effectively preventing them from aggregating and forming visible tartrate deposits. Unlike traditional methods such as cold stabilization or metatartaric acid, KPA is resistant to hydrolysis, meaning its stabilizing effect is long-lasting and unaffected by wine aging or elevated storage temperatures.
Scientific Highlights:
KPA molecules act as a crystal growth inhibitor by interfering with the surface structure of KHT nuclei.
Demonstrated stability in wine over time, even under variable temperature conditions.
No sensory impact: Multiple trials confirm that KPA has no effect on aroma, color, flavor, or mouthfeel.
Compatible with protein and color stability tools such as bentonite and PVPP.
Does not interfere with crossflow filtration or other standard winemaking operations.
Key Benefits:
Permanent tartrate stabilization
No need for chilling, aging, or post-treatment filtration
Preserves wine’s freshness and sensory profile
Vegan and allergen-free
Approved by OIV (OENO 543-2016) and compliant with global regulations
With Enartis Zenith Uno, winemakers can achieve brilliant clarity, stability, and peace of mind—all in a single, easy step. Efficiency has never tasted so good.
Do Protein Stabilization First
Use KWK Klear bentonite or, for very high-quality wines, Claril ZW to achieve protein stability before using Zenith Uno for tartrate stability.
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process
Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume
Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time.
Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium Plus toast French Oak Tank Staves from the Allier forest, and depending on the wine, will impart roasted toasty aromas, with flavors of coffee and caramel sweetness the length of the palate. The French Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine.
4" W x 37" Long
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium Plus toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted coffee, spice, nutmeg, honey, light chocolate, and hints of leather. The American Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine. Stave measures 3 in. W x 34 in. L.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Light toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of light vanillin, almonds, coconut, and fresh oak. The American Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine. Stave measures 4 in. W x 37 in. L.
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time.
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These WineStix Segments are a Bordeaux Toast Blend of 40% Medium, 40% Medium Plus and 20% Dark. One 490 Gram bag treats 100 gallons of wine. Due to careful aging and seasoning of the French Oak and a precise toasting, WineStix offer specific flavors and aromas that add character to your wine!
Please Note: Allow 2 months extraction time to balance the extractions of short and long grain. This is our fastest extraction. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the WineStix® milling. The end result is in likeness to a second use Barrel.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium Plus toast French Oak Tank Staves from the Allier forest, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of vanilla and coffee, while clearing out negative vegetal flavors and astringency from the wine. The French Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine.
4" W x 37" Long
Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
