- Chris Deffenbaugh first saw the potential in repurposing old oak barrels when he saw pieces of an old one in the corner of a friend's basement. "Looking at the curve of the old barrel staves, the ...

Big, round, wooden -- wine barrels might seem simple, but in truth they are a crucial winemaking element for many of the Northwest's most prized wines. Careful thought goes into their production, ...

TOUCHET -- When most people look at an oak barrel, they envision a glass of wine or maybe a planter for flowers. Ian Crawford sees furniture. Crawford, 29, is the owner of Vinoture, a business that ...

Chris Deffenbaugh can't bear to see reusable materials go to waste. So when a friend asked him to help move an old, fallen-apart barrel from his basement to the curb, Deffenbaugh saw not trash, but ...

The Oak Barrel Company celebrates 20 years of craftsmanship and creativity, transforming reclaimed barrels into timeless heirlooms and calling for partners to help take the business to new heights.

Understand those "oaky" notes in your glass with our expert guide to the most popular types of wine barrels. Jonathan Cristaldi is a wine journalist and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Berlin, Ohio, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating two decades of innovation, artistry, and entrepreneurial grit, The Oak Barrel Company is marking its 20th anniversary as a business rooted ...