If you’ve been in the wine industry for a while, you’ve probably noticed how much harder it’s become to rely on international shipping. What used
It takes French oak trees 120 to 150 years to mature. American oak? Around 80 to 100. That’s how long it takes nature to produce
Harvest season is here, and with the market softer than usual, we know every dollar in your program has to pull its weight. The good
We know, without a shadow of a doubt, that our sanitized, certified, used oak wine barrels are a safe and excellent choice to make exceptional wine, beer, bourbon or other spirits.
There are folks in the used wine barrel industry who sell oak barrels not cleaned and sanitized properly. They just want to make a quick buck, but that is not what we are about. We are serious barrel brokers with 20+ years of expertise gained by listening to and working with winemakers, brew masters and distillers.
Being the oldest and most trusted used oak wine barrel warehouse has benefits. We genuinely understand the importance of barrel cleanliness, barrel integrity, and barrel availability. Not all barrels meet the high criteria needed for quality wine or spirit making.
Barrels that are structurally compromised or don’t pass our inspection, we simply set aside for recycling into planters we craft on site.
Our 5-point inspection certification process and quality guarantee are the cornerstone of Quality Wine Barrels.
Harvest is exciting—but unpredictable. Barrel needs can shift overnight, and nobody wants to scramble. That’s why we let you know when shipments are unloaded into our large warehouse. You stay current with inventory, so the you have the best used oak wine barrels, in any quantity, every time you need an oak barrel for refill.
Sometimes neutral oak isn’t enough. That’s where recoopered barrels step in. Our team carefully shaves the wine-soaked staves and re-toasts the oak, restoring the complex flavors and character. The result is an oak wine barrel that carries the original cooper’s signature style, ready for another vintage. In our warehouse, Justin and Luke lead this process with precision and care—each barrel reflects both craftsmanship and consistency.
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