to the apparition of glass bottle at the end of the 18th century, the majority of the wine was shipped and poured in taverns or inns and restaurants, out of small oak barrels that could be easily ...

but before the heads at either end are added, the cooper (barrel maker) chars the inside edges of the staves. This final treatment imparts aromas of vanilla, spice and smoke to the wood and then the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Luxury winemakers producing some of the most expensive wine in the world will pay up to $50,000 for a single barrel to age their wine. But not just any barrel — a ...

What you like in wine is often identified by the oak barrel, so it helps to pay attention to the process. Some people love oaky chardonnays, for instance, while others prefer the cleaner ...