Making a barrel by hand is a precise science. And one family business in southern Spain has been perfecting the process since 1975. Tonelería Herfe makes thousands of artisanal wooden barrels for ...

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 ...

When it comes to aging wine, the barrel is as important as the timing. When it comes to barrels, oak is the undisputed king. Join Dr. Susan Ebeler, professor of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis as ...