The use of oak wine barrels to store and age wine is a centuries old tradition. With more than 300 French and American Oak barrels here at JE, our wine is aged in predominantly sixty gallon barrels (holds 25 cases of wine!). This final step in winemaking allows slow evaporation of the contents during the aging period to bring out the nuances of flavor. Common aromas and descriptors found in wine such as 'toasty' or 'vanilla' to 'nutty' or 'caramel' are yielded from oak aging.
How long do the barrels work for us? Typically about four or five years and then they are 'put out to pasture' to be re-invented as porch accents, barrel stave candle holders or bistro table tops by our customers. Supplies are limited but we promise to announce when they come available. Interested? We currently have 20 that just came available! First come, first serve. $50 each and we recommend pick upon purchase. Cheers!
This will definitely make a good meat smoker. It is going to add a hint of woodsy flavor to the meat.
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