One of Napa Valley’s most famous wineries just named a new CEO who’s a major player in the California startup world. Silver Oak Cellars announced on Wednesday new CEO Jared Fix, who most recently ...

In the 19th and 20th centuries, wine was almost exclusively fermented and aged in wood vessels made from oak, acacia, and ...

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 ...

They don't use glue out of fear it could pollute the wine. The oak must have exactly the right amount of moisture. "No more, no less," said workshop manager Antonio Hernandez Jr. "If it's too dry ...

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 adds unique flavoring to the wine.

Import penalties threaten the global network of small businesses responsible for wine’s glorious diversity. They will harm ...

Dark Rock 2023 Red is an award-winning blend of mostly Malbec, with Cab and Cab Franc. Smooth tannins and abundant dark fruits make this wine stand out. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and ...

Weis worked previously at Silver Oak. Located in Rutherford, BV is one of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries. “And it’s a history I actually know well,” said Weis, who also teaches classes on Napa ...

Holm Oak takes its name from its grove of oak trees ... shiraz and cabernet franc). Cellar door, winery, family home (and a pet pig named Pinot) all co-exist on the vineyard site. -JAMES HALLIDAY ...