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 ...

The oldest trace of wine was discovered 8,000 BC in northern France in the bottom of a clay pot. Analysis of the residues confirmed the presence of red wine with traces of dry tartaric acid ...

Isle of Harris Distillery has revealed the Hearach of Château Biac, a new edition of its single malt whisky. The expression ...

Paravel, a leading luxury travel brand, partnered with the renowned Silver Oak Winery to launch an exclusive holiday collection. This limited-edition lineup features three reimagined versions of ...

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 adds unique flavoring to the wine.

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The Isle of Harris Distillery has announced the launch of The Hearach of Château Biac, a single malt Scotch whisky born from a unique partnership with the winemakers of Château Biac in Bordeaux.