New Product Displayed at Unified

This week, Defranceschi will be displaying an entirely new product to the world at 2026 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium.Our ceramic barrel heads not only reduce cellar loss/evaporation through the he read more

Laffort USA: Precision Oenology, Inspired by Nature

Precision Oenology, inspired by nature, innovative and responsible, reflecting the commitment of the women and men of LAFFORT® for 130 years. Stop by the LAFFORT USA booth at the Unified Wine read more

Radoux USA Welcomes Mark Evich as Business Development Manager

Radoux USA is proud to announce the addition of wine industry veteran Mark Evich to our sales team as Business Development Manager. Mark brings extensive experience to the role, having started his car read more

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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Join our Dry Fog Webcast Tomorrow

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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