How Did Oak Become the Standard for Wine Storage?
How Did Oak Become the Standard for Wine Storage? When and why did the oak barrel become the preferred storage and aging vessel for wine? Ceramics was the preferred vessel of the ancients to […]
French Oak Barrels, Then and Now
French Oak Barrels, Then and Now Have you ever wondered why wine is stored in wooden barrels? And how are barrels are made waterproof? Wine barrels are a complicated subject with a long and […]
