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Why is my barrel losing so much wine? The angel...
Every barrel loses wine over time. It's called the angel's share, and it's not a fault — it's the very process that makes barrel-aged fortified worth drinking. Here's what's normal,...
Why is my barrel losing so much wine? The angel...
Every barrel loses wine over time. It's called the angel's share, and it's not a fault — it's the very process that makes barrel-aged fortified worth drinking. Here's what's normal,...
What to do if you haven't topped up your barrel...
Life gets busy and barrels get forgotten. If yours has been sitting untouched for months, don't panic. Here's exactly what to do, in order, to assess where things stand and...
What to do if you haven't topped up your barrel...
Life gets busy and barrels get forgotten. If yours has been sitting untouched for months, don't panic. Here's exactly what to do, in order, to assess where things stand and...
My barrel wine smells like nail polish. What's ...
If your barrel wine smells like nail polish or acetone, volatile acidity (VA) is usually the cause. Here's how to diagnose it, what caused it, and how to fix it.
My barrel wine smells like nail polish. What's ...
If your barrel wine smells like nail polish or acetone, volatile acidity (VA) is usually the cause. Here's how to diagnose it, what caused it, and how to fix it.
10L vs 20L vs 50L: Choosing the Right Barrel an...
So, you're thinking about getting a home barrel or maybe you already have one and you're wondering whether you've got the right size, or whether the oak is doing what...
10L vs 20L vs 50L: Choosing the Right Barrel an...
So, you're thinking about getting a home barrel or maybe you already have one and you're wondering whether you've got the right size, or whether the oak is doing what...
Introducing the 50L Liquid Luxury Barrel. Our B...
The 50L Liquid Luxury barrel is here. Hand coopered by Barossa Valley Master Cooper Andrew Young from minimum 10-year oak, seasoned for 3 years, and ready to be filled with...
Introducing the 50L Liquid Luxury Barrel. Our B...
The 50L Liquid Luxury barrel is here. Hand coopered by Barossa Valley Master Cooper Andrew Young from minimum 10-year oak, seasoned for 3 years, and ready to be filled with...
Ullage in Fortified Wine
Learn what ullage is in a barrel, why it matters for fortified wine, how much is too much, and how to manage headspace for Tawny, Muscat and Topaque.
Ullage in Fortified Wine
Learn what ullage is in a barrel, why it matters for fortified wine, how much is too much, and how to manage headspace for Tawny, Muscat and Topaque.