It takes two to four centuries to grow the oak tree for a wine barrel. Then, after tree harvest, four, usually more, years to ...

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 ...

We hope you're enjoying our new Ask The Expert series! Today we've got another great answer from a winemaker, this time on the question of "What else is wine aged in besides oak barrels?" While ...

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 ...

It takes two to four centuries to grow the oak tree for a wine barrel. Then, after tree harvest, four, usually more, years to season the wood and the staves. Finally, it is time to turn the staves ...

The wine was aged for 2 years in American oak barrels, followed by 1 to 2 more years of bottle aging. This is a classic Silver Oak style so their wines are always ready to drink upon release.

This year, for Thanksgiving, Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery is celebrating with wine and pie pairings for guests either at the ...