We met John, a fellow homebrewer who, mid-conversation, dropped his baby’s pacifier, rinsed it in champagne and put it right ...

But not just any barrel — a foudre. A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that ...

A renowned Scottish island distillery has unveiled a "truly unique" new limited edition whisky. The Isle of Harris Distillery ...

WIA thanks International Viticulture and Enology Society (IVES) for permission to reprint this article. This research is aimed to highlight chemical and ...

As calls for tariffs and tensions in trade wars continue, Southern Oregon's lifeblood, the wine making community, are preparing for the effects of these tariffs on the industry.

American Oak: An alternative to French oak for making barrels in which to age wine. Marked by strong vanilla, dill and cedar notes, it is used primarily for aging Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel, for ...

Sign up for Wine Spectator’s Free Email Newsletters and stay up-to -date with all things wine.

The Añejo, aged in American oak barrels for at least 18 months ... and a touch of vanilla. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America is a leading trade organization representing wholesalers ...