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 ...

What you like in wine is often identified by the oak barrel, so it helps to pay attention ... be smothered if the wines were fermented or aged in oak. On the contrary, chardonnay and cabernet ...

If great wine is a work of art, then you might consider the oak barrel in which it’s typically aged as the frame that shows off its best qualities. But just as an ornate setting can draw more ...

This affects wine in numerous ways—the flavors in newly blended wines knit together, tannins in red wines soften and white wines become richer and more full-bodied. Aging in new oak barrels (barrels ...

The WSWA has announced the results of its 2025 Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition. Five Reposado Tequilas made the final ...

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 ...

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 ...

"What this tells us is that there could be more use for smoky wines than we thought," Oregon State University researcher says ...

Judean Hills, Israel – Darom by Yatir is proud to introduce the latest addition: the Darom Cabernet Sauvignon 2023. This is ...

Four Anejo Tequilas made the final round of The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association (WSWA) 2025 Wine & Spirits Tasting ...