TOASTING LEVEL
TYPE
TOAST
PROFILE
SENSORY
SUITABILITY
M
Medium
Balanced, measured toast impact - elegant, understated.
Creamy vanilla, spices, subtle tannins.
White grapes varietal: Viognier, Chardonnay. Light reds: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot.
M+
Medium Plus
Deeper, heavier flavor structure.
More tannins foster layers of complexity and structure.
Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petite, Syrah, Zinfandel
HT
Heavy
Stylistic, unique oak expression.
Dark roasted coffee beans, less tannins and more bitterness.
Short barrel ageing program: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir.
TH
Toasted heads
Reduction in oak lactones but overall effect of oak in the wine is increased.
One-dimentional toasted characteristics.
Works well for wines that lack structure and mid-palate weight.
Toasting
Seasoning