Cooperages 1912, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Shelton ...

But not just any barrel — a foudre. A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that ...

Three Extra Añejo Tequilas made the final round of the WSWA spirit competition. Below is a brief description of the three ...

WIA thanks International Viticulture and Enology Society (IVES) for permission to reprint this article. This research is ...

American Oak: An alternative to French oak for making barrels in which to age wine. Marked by strong vanilla, dill and cedar notes, it is used primarily for aging Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel, for ...

When it comes to aging wine, the barrel is as important as the timing. When it comes to barrels, oak is the undisputed king. Join Dr. Susan Ebeler, professor of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis as ...

Bomberger’s PFG (Precision Fine Grain) is the newest member of the Legacy Series, a Kentucky straight bourbon that was initially aged in new charred oak barrels as required by law. It was then ...