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Barrel Oak Winery opened in Delaplane, Virginia, in 2008, the culmination of a dream of founders Brian and Sharon Roeder. Kathy Sullivan, who, with her husband Terry, visited numerous wineries over a ...

Rioja’s identity has long been tied to American oak. Now French oak, concrete, and amphorae are reshaping the region.

Did you know 60-70% of whiskey's flavor comes from the CASK, not the distillation? In this video, I break down exactly what each cask type tastes like and why it matters for your whiskey experience.

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We are in the midst of the 2025 harvest. Grapes are being crushed, juices settled and primary fermentation is beginning. The earliest varieties are already in the cellar and soon most reds will follow ...

Stanley and Elena Barrios of Top Winery walk among the grenache grapes with shears, thinning the vines of the the dried or damaged fruit. Their hand-harvested exclusive wines start at $65 up to $200.

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