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 wine. Char levels include light, medium and ...

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Finally, it is time to turn the staves into a wine barrel. Staves are planed into the correct shape, tapered and beveled to fit exactly together. A master cooper—the barrel maker—arranges 30 ...

There was a time when almost everything was stored or shipped in wooden barrels. These containers were built tough and could ...

Ruppert’s largest barrels hold 500 litres. They are home to his noble Pinot Noir Ma Tâche: “The large format allows for 18 ...