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Barrel-to-barrel variation during red wine maturation
Barrels are traditionally associated with winemaking. Like stainless steel, concrete and polyethylene, it is primarily a container. Although the other materials are cheaper, more hygienic and homogenous, barrels are still popular for many other reasons.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The use of whisky barrels for wine maturation
The toasting level of wine and whisky barrels differs.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Maintaining barrels for longer use
Barrels are an integral part of winemaking due to the extraction of wood flavours and micro-oxygenation during barrel maturation.
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
The role of ellagitannins in the oxidative stability of wine
Ellagitannins play an important role in the maturation of white and red wine in barrels, due to their oxidation ability and flavour characteristics.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The influence of consumers' preferences on the wood character of wine
Wood barrels were initially used as containers and for transporting wine until winemakers realised that the extraction and porosity of wood contribute to the style and quality of wines.
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
Flexcube: The new cooperage
Flexcube oxygen-permeable maturation vessels, known as New Generation Barrels, are now widely used across all major wine-producing markets where they co-exist with traditional oak barrels.
By Wanda Augustyn · 6 min read
Bitter compounds in oak wood
The maturation of wine in oak barrels has an influence on the colour, flavour and taste of wine. Although the aim of wood maturation is the improvement of wine,
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Modern amphorae and oak barrels
Modern amphorae differ considerably from ancient ones. It has similar oxygen transfer rates as barrels and is consequently not only used as fermentation vessels, but can also play a role in wine maturation.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The art of oak | Q&A with Andrea Freeborough
It is often said that oak is like a spice in the hand of a winemaker. Like that of a chef, a winemaker’s hand may be either too light or too heavy, or perhaps j
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The use of hybrid barrels
Barrels can be made from different wood types and usually it is only differentiated between French and American oak, because the influence of the two wood types
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
