We’re in the Business of Making Things Better; Barrels, Spirits, Beer, and the World. While we partner with creative professionals to provide great products to millions of consumers around the globe, 663 million people worldwide lack access to a fundamental human need; Water. Through our partnership with water.org, every barrel sold helps provide one person in the developing world with one year of access to safe water. For More Information, Feel Free to Contact Us.  *Any barrel, of any size, sold or recycled by us.  **The unit of measurement, equivalent to 31 gallons.

The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary fermentation in SmartBarrel liners. It is suitable for use with grape juice (but not grape must), cider, mead and other liquid substrates. “We chose the GOfermenter system to minimize water use in our extreme desert location, but the benefits go far beyond water conservation,” avers Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cider in Torrey, Utah, “We are known for clean flavors because our fermentations are so hygienic in the bags, and we love the ease of clean-up when we are racking ciders.” The new add-on tool includes a temperature probe and a sampling port with a weighted ball for dipping into the fermenting liquid. A large relief valve permits the safe venting of gas from the primary fermentation. Its sealed liner condenses volatile aromatics back into the wine, enhancing the flavor profile of the final product. This new head also el

G3 is a wine industry leader providing oak products, integrated packaging, and logistics solutions with a drive for innovation and process improvement that benefits customers through a creative line of products, technical and logistic capabilities. Phenesse Oak Alternatives and Now Premium Barrels G3’s portfolio of Phenesse™ oak alternatives were designed to give winemakers complete control over their winemaking styles with a variety of tank staves, petite squares, and chips, and at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium G3 completed their oak portfolio with the launch of Phenesse French Bordeaux oak barrels. The launch of Phenesse premium barrels means that G3 is now able to serve the oak needs of all wineries. Phenesse French oak barrels are developed in collaboration with a world renowned cooperage and the premium oak is sourced from sustainably managed forests in France. The barrels are toasted using the traditional wood fire method and produce three toast levels. P

by Steve Chapman, World Cooperage Account Manager China is a land of contrasts, especially when it comes to the different vineyard regions spread across this vast country. From the wet and humid east coast, to the temperate central regions, and the arid and cold northwest, there is an incredible spectrum of growing conditions.   Harvest Time In Xinjiang Provence  This variation in growing conditions presents a multitude of challenges to both viticulturalists and winemakers. As coopers, we also have to ensure we are supplying the correct barrel type suitable for the different regions and wine styles. Luckily, we have built great relationships with our customers over the years. Assisted by our long time friend and Agent, Michael Zhang, we have seen some stunning results. In fact, one of our customers, Canaan (north of Beijing), has produced some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay by adopting modern vineyard practices and incorporating appropriate barrel choices in t

Bottom line – without oak we can’t make barrels. It is truly our most valuable resource. As a fourth generation (and counting) family-owned company, investing in the sustainability of French and American oak is woven into the fabric of our brand. It’s something we take very seriously, and we push ourselves to be at the forefront of our industry on sustainability education and action. In today’s blog post, we introduce you to one of our newest team members, Dominic Stelzer, who was recently hired as Sustainability Manager for our oak resources. Tag along for a little Q&A as we see what Dominic is up to in his new role! Q: Dominic, welcome to the team! Tell us a little about your background. A: Ever since I was young, I’ve had a passion for the natural world that fueled my education and later, my career. My father, who is also a forester, imparted onto me the importance of conservation and the fellowship with each other that it takes to progres

Santa Rosa, CA (August 18, 2021) Tonnellerie Radoux USA, Inc. National Sales Manager Craig Holme is pleased to announce Ryu Yamamoto as the newest member of the sales team.  Yamamoto will represent Radoux and its oak adjunct brand Pronektar in the territory that includes Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Marin & San Francisco. Ryu is originally from New Zealand and following a career in winemaking and consulting across the globe including over 20 harvests in France, Spain, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand has made California home. Since arriving in the US in 2013, Ryu has been serving the wine, spirits and home brewing industries on the ingredient supply front so is already a familiar face to many and is looking forward to engaging in what he loves, hitting the road and collaborating with people to help make the products they strive for. "I am really keen to understand what our customers’ aspirations are. Anyone can drop off a catalog and a business card but wit

(Santa Rosa, CA) Tonnellerie Radoux USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Holme to the position of National Sales Manager. In this role, Craig will lead the USA and Mexico sales team members to achieve sales targets and manage the company’s marketing strategy. With Radoux for more than four years, he has made significant contributions during this time to Radoux and its oak alternatives brand Pronektar throughout the Napa Valley, Central Coast, Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas regions. Craig has more than 15 years of experience in the wine industry. He studied Wine Science in South Australia and Viticulture and Winery Technology at Napa Valley College and started his career in winemaking in California, South-Africa, Australia and France. He began the transition into his new role on May 1, 2021 while also retaining his client portfolio and role as the Sales Manager for the Napa territory. Craig brings unwavering and specialized support to

We last left off in the American oak forest with our resident tree guy and Director of Log Procurement, Garret Nowell. If you missed that video, catch-up here.  In this next video, Garret walks us through how American oak logs are graded and purchased by our team of Log Buyers. Watch as he illustrates the process at one of our company-owned stave mills. Enjoy!  

If you want to know anything and everything about the American oak forest - Garret Nowell is your guy. He's in charge of log procurement for World Cooperage and also a Certified Forester. If you've ever been on a tour of our stave mill and cooperage in Missouri, there's a good chance he was there to give you a personal tour of the forest and log yard. Suffice it to say he knows more than the average Joe about forest management and what makes a great oak log for wine barrel cooperage. Take a virtual tour of the American oak forest with Garret and gain a little bit of his knowledge on the forest, why oak grows well in this region and what sustainable practices help the forest thrive.