Oak Stave Replica - French Barrel
Dosage rate For 100% new barrel impact in a neutral barrel, use one Replica per 60 gal (227 l).
When producing wines in neutral barrels, use the StaVin Barrel Replica to add a new barrel equivalent to your wines during fermentation and maturation.
The Replica is a convenient way to impart three year seasoned, premium fire-toasted* oak flavor without removing the barrel head.
Aproximate Flavour Contributions: French oak offers an aromatic sweetness and full mouthfeel contributions; a fruity, cinnamon/allspice character, along with custard/ crème brûlée, milk chocolate, and roasty notes at higher toast levels
- Oak stave package consisting of 10 barrel staves. Stave length 17.5 inches (45 cm) Stave width ± 1 inch (2.5 cm) Stave thickness ± 3/8 inch (10 mm) Total staves 30, divided into 10 sections
- Contact time 3 months minimum Seasoning 3 years in natural elements
- Toast method Traditional fire Toast levels Medium, Medium Plus or Heavy
- Useful life 18 months Displacement 0.7 gal (2.7 l)
- One 304 stainless steel eye hook Shipped assembled with food- grade nylon cord and #304 stainless steel crimps.
- The Replica is installed with a stainless eyehook
