ALTERNATIVE OAK ADDITIVE PRODUCTS

A.P. John’s alternative Oak additive products have been developed in consultation with generations of Australian winemakers to provide a broad selection of variations that provide differing regimes for usage, timing and flavour extraction depending on the individual needs of winemakers.

From major producers through to boutique wineries variations on size, surface area, construction and material specifications enable alternative Oak additive products to satisfy specific production requirements.

Many specifications such as toasting, dimensions or Oak variety can be customised to suit individual requirements. Contact A.P. John Coopers for more detail.

WHY USE A.P. JOHN OAK ADDITIVE PRODUCTS

A.P. John’s alternative Oak additive products have been developed in consultation with generations of Australian winemakers to provide a broad selection of variations that provide differing regimes for usage, timing and flavour extraction depending on the individual needs of winemakers.

From major producers through to boutique wineries variations on size, surface area, construction and material specifications enable alternative Oak additive products to satisfy specific production requirements.

Many specifications such as toasting, dimensions or Oak variety can be customised to suit individual requirements. Contact A.P. John Coopers for more detail.

TANK PLANK

The available range of Tank Plank enables the desired addition of Oak characteristics in tanks of practically any size. Drilled and slotted for ease of application, these premium quality Oak planks are suitable for rack systems, suspension or affixing to tank walls.

Available in French or American Oak and supplied in standard sizes of 1200mm x 13.5mm x 125mm or 2400mm x 13.5mm x 125mm, A.P. John will drill and slot timber to client’s specifications.

CHIPS

Ideally suited for use at fermentation and to promote colour stability, A.P. John Oak Chips are pre toasted prior to chipping on site to ensure consistency of flavour. The chip size maximises surface area for optimum flavour extraction.

All timber is super premium quality American or French Oak.

CUBITS

Cubits offer an alternate surface to volume ratio to provide the winemaker with optimum control over the regulation of the transferance of oak flavours and characteristics. All Oak is toasted for full dimensional penetration.

Nominal dimensions of 30 x 30 x 13.5mm, customised requirements to order.

BARREL INSERTS

Offering 30% new Oak extractability, Barrel Inserts are designed to provide new oak influence to pre used barrels without the hands on intervention of a cooper. Easily inserted via the barrel’s bung hole, Barrel Inserts enable the producer to retain and extend the operational life of existing barrel stocks for storage and maturation without the need for the additional costs of recoopering.

Convenient and economical, Barrel Inserts can be easily removed from the barrel. All fixings are constructed from completely inert food grade plastics that impart no flavour or odour to the wine product.

Best suited for 225L Barrique and 300L Hogshead size barrels.

MINI STAVES

Providing a greater surface to volume ratio than Cubits, giving the winemaker another choice of methods for the addition of Oak flavours and structures.

Nominal dimensions of 180 x 65 x 8mm, customised requirements to order.