BARREL NEWS
Rethinking Barrel Cellar Layout: A barrel-aging facility owner explains how to reorganize stacks for efficiency and seismic safety
by Mike Blom, Oct, 2016
Brewers are turning to bourbon, Cognac, wine, and even weirder barrels to age their beers
by Ethan Fixell Quartz, November 20, 2015
Anson on Thursday: Oak ageing holds key to wine sweetness
by Jane Anson Decanter, September 10, 2015
The Economics of Wine Barrels: How to determine the effect of barrel choices on profits (pg. 54-57)
by Chris Stamp Wines & Vines, August 2015
Barrel-Washing Protocols: Winemakers opt for a mix of steam, ozone and high-pressure hot water to keep barrels in top shape
by Andrew Adams, Wines & Vines, January 2013
California Wineries Try Acacia Barrels Alternative wood, technically black locust, takes the ‘oakiness’ out of white wines
Wines & Vines, March 30, 2010
How and Why to Do Barrel Trials: Small wineries can no longer afford to put the right wine in the wrong barrel
Wines & Vines, February 2010
Crafting Château Barrels Bells, whistles and specific uses in wine development
Wines & Vines, February 2010
Choosing Barrels for Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Business Monthly, December 2009
How French Are French Barrels? Cooperage group creates charter to define oak origins for wine barrels
Wines & Vines, September 2009
Rolling Out The Barrel-Aged Beers
All About Beer Magazine, May 1, 2008
BARREL BUILDERS IN THE NEWS
BRANCHING OUT: BARREL ALTERNATIVES PROVIDE GOOD WOOD ATTRIBUTES WITHOUT AN ACCOUNTING HANGOVER
Spirited Magazine, Sep, 17th 2018
Napa Valley barrel broker celebrates 45 years
Napa Valley Register, Jan 14th 2017
Oak Prices Poised for Increase: Euro-dollar exchange could provide some relief, American oak supply more stable
Wine & Vines, Dec Issue 2016
The State of the Barrel Market: Experts Discuss pricing, toast, and the future of coopering
Wine Business Monthly, July Issue 2016
St. Helena’s Barrel Builders wins California wine barrel supplier award
North Bay Business Journal, December 07, 2015
Reports That Oakland Port Labor Fiasco Is Over: “A Lie” Say Wine Country Shippers
Wine Industry Insight, August 19, 2015
Coopering: The Art and Craft of Barrel Making
Crush Brew, May 27, 2015
Phil Burton’s Long Ride at Barrel Builders
St. Helena Star, December 22, 2014
Burton Builds Barrel Business
Napa Valley Register, December 09, 2014
Jenga Barrels! How Clever Napans Untangle The Quake Jumble & Avoid More Disaster
Wine Industry Insight, August 27, 2014
Will Barrels Go the Way of Floppy Disks?
Wines & Vines, April 2014
Barrel Orders Herald Winery Optimism: Coopers report strong order activity, have concerns about American oak supply
Wines & Vines, August 28, 2013
Barrel Builders Celebrates 40 Years
Napa Valley Register, August 11, 2011