One of Napa Valley’s most famous wineries just named a new CEO who’s a major player in the California startup world. Silver Oak Cellars announced on Wednesday new CEO Jared Fix, who most recently ...

In the 19th and 20th centuries, wine was almost exclusively fermented and aged in wood vessels made from oak, acacia, and ...

They don't use glue out of fear it could pollute the wine. The oak must have exactly the right amount of moisture. "No more, no less," said workshop manager Antonio Hernandez Jr. "If it's too dry ...

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 ...

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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