From Forest to Barrel, and How Oak Influences Wine Release Date: April 10, 2025 Did you know that it takes between 105 and 180 years before a tree is harvested for a wine barrel? No? Neither did we! As we continue our conversation with Gina Shay, Sales Representative for the Greater USA and Canada through […]
Oaked Wine
Voices of the Vine: Episode 13
“I Wanted to Sell Oak Full Time”: Gina Shay and Her Oak Industry Perspectives Release Date: March 28, 2025 Wow! We have such an amazing guest to share with you today. If you have been following along with our oaky wine series, you know we have dived into some oak history, uses of oak in […]
Pairing Oaky Wines with Food
Very few beverages use a tree in the creation of its taste and flavor. But wine happens to be one of the few exceptions where the use of wood, and more specifically, oak wood, plays a significant role in crafting the beverage. In this Sip & Swirl edition, we’re going to dive into a few […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 10
For the Love of Oak Release Date: February 14, 2025 We want to continue our series exploring a bit more about the use of wood, and specifically, oak, in wine. So today, we’re going to discuss a few of our favorite oaky wines including Oaky Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernets, Australian Shiraz, and Rioja wines. But […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 09
Everyone Loves a Good Barrel Room… But Where Did Barrels Come From? Release Date: January 31, 2025 Why do we use wood for making wine? Wine lovers love a good barrel room, but where did these even come from? Today, we’ll share with you how wood integrated itself into wine production and transport, and how […]
