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oak chips and granules

We stock both American and French toasted oak in chips and granules (coarse shredded texture). This product enables winemakers to add low-cost oak flavour to wines. The oak can be added either during or after fermentation; recommended dose rates range from 0.2 to over 5 g / litre with a typical dose rate of 0.75 - 1.5 g / litre for English wine. Samples available on request.