Four Ways BevZero Equipment Supports Your Winery’s Oak Plan

Oak plays a defining role in a wine’s character, from subtle vanilla and spice notes to deeper structural complexity. Whether your winery is aiming for a delicate touch or a bold, barrel-driven read more

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Taking care of Barrels in Dry ClimatesHalloween isn't the only spooky season around the corner. Winter means drier air, which is seriously scary if you're aging in barrels.You know the struggl read more

“Barrel ROI: How Wineries Are Getting More Life Out of Their Oak

Walk into any cellar this season and you’ll see barrels in every stage of life — new, neutral, recoopered, or quietly leaking in the corner. The challenge isn’t just keeping up with read more

Why Smart Winemakers Choose Re-coopering Over New Barrels

Re-coopering isn’t just about saving money. It’s about restoring oak to its full potential.At Quality Wine Barrels, we’ve spent years refining a proprietary re-coopering process read more

Smell, Seal, and Savor:Why TCA Detection and Leak Testing Matter

When it comes to used barrels, three things matter most: aroma, integrity, and reliability.What Is TCA—and Why Should You Care?TCA (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole) is the chemical compound behind cork t read more

Welcome Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist

Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist based in Napa, California.Bonneville-Jiang brings extensive experi read more

Under Pressure: Cut Costs with Certified Used Barrels

As the wine industry reels following a string of economic setbacks, it has been hoping for a rebound. Conversations swirl around whether the sales decline is slowing or if a portfolio realignment to f read more

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Discover the Bold Elegance of Nobile® XBase Staves

Unlock intensity and rich palate weight with every sip! Crafted from premium French oak and featuring homogeneous toasting, Nobile® XBase Oak Staves deliver a powerful, fruit-forward profile witho read more

The Color of Oak: How Species, Toast, and Proof Impact Extraction

By Amy LaHue, Oak Solutions Specialist with guest contributor Andrew Wiehebrink, R&D Spirits DivisionDistillers have mastered their craft, but even the most refined spirit can sometimes fall short of read more

Save Oak, Save Money: Why Recoopering Makes Sense

Save Oak, Save Money: Why Recoopering Makes SenseReduces Pollutants  Saves Forests  Adds Wine Complexity  Restores Original Cooper’s Style  Preserves Barr read more