Conceptualized in 2016 and fully launched in 2019, the 220L Wineglobe is found in many important sparkling, white and red cellars around the world. Created by Bordeaux based Famille Paetzold, in 2025 Wineglobe released the newest edition to their lineup: The 400L Wine Globe. Through client feedback and market testing, the goal of the 400L was to: Create an actual sphere that is more natural in shape and entirely made of borosilicate glass Decrease the price per L: 220L / 4,950 EURO vs. 400L / 5,950 EURO -  Easier handling via it's forklift friendly stand Easier cleaning via valve opening or 90 degree elbow Produced locally on site in Cadaujac Bordeaux, France Production The 400L Wineglobe is produced via a patented process involving two separate half spheres which are then fused together to make a complete sphere. The production is internalized at Famille Paetzold and is overlooked by the youngest of the Paetzold's; Paul. At the origin of the Wineglobe is gla

Wineglobe, produced in Bordeaux France by the Paetzold family are single-piece borosilicate glass globes which are currently available in 115L and 220L. They allow for the purest expression regarding terroir drive-wines due to the neutrality of the material: glass. The Wineglobe was created in 2015 and can be found in the most important wine regions in the world. Today it represents the ultimate reference high-end cutting edge vessel, found in the most prestigious of cellars, for the fermentation and aging of white and rosé wines and the aging of reds. Why do producers use Wineglobes?  Rangeing from French references in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Côte du Rhône and far in between, Wineglobe feedback from wine producers includes: For pure and unadulterated expression Blending No Reduction  No release of elements into the wine  Flawless Hygiene Decrease in the use of SO2 Easy to clean To learn more, please find below testimo

The 2025 Barrel Weekend is all about tasting wines from the past, present and future. This annual weekend event has been reimagined for its 47th anniversary, letting the wineries along the Wine Road focus on more than just tasting wines from the barrel. And, giving tasters new opportunities for exploring and learning about wine. More Tasting Options With wineries pouring wines from past (library wines), present (current release wines) and future (barrel samples), attendees have more choices and can choose what they most enjoy or what they seeking to restock their wine cellars. As you look through the online Barrel Weekend program, you’ll discover wineries pouring wines from one, two or all three of the category options. This information lets you, the ticket holder, design the tasting path that suits your palate preferences. If you love tasting only barrel samples and possibly buying wine futures, you can still do that. But, if you prefer to taste wines that are currently availabl

Since 2019, Bouchard Cooperages has proudly represented Schneckenleitner, Austria’s premier producer of large-format oak puncheons, casks, and tanks, in North America. Family-owned and operated since 1880 in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Schneckenleitner produces over 180 large-format oak tanks annually for the world’s most prestigious cellars. 🍇✨ Vertically Integrated Stave Mill From forest to cooperage, Schneckenleitner controls every step. Logs are hand-selected from Austria’s tight-grain Weidling forest and seasoned on-site along the Ybbs River, benefiting from a unique microclimate for optimal oak seasoning. New Product Offerings Puncheons (500L–800L): Available in Austrian Oak Elegance (AOE) for whites and light reds, and Austrian Oak Complex (AOC) for richer whites and darker reds. Expect delicate spice and impeccable craftsmanship. Ovals (10 HL+): A cellar space-maximizing favorite, perfect for fermenting and aging whites with less lees-to-juice contact. Roun

WINEGLOBE by FAMILLE PAETZOLD SARL - Bordeaux, France Represents the reference, neutral high-end cutting-edge vessel found in the most prestigious cellars for fermenting and aging terroir-driven whites and red wines. - "We have found the ideal vessel to seek purity, freshness, and identity - Stéphane Derencourt".   Volume - 220L Composition - Borosilicate Glass Pore Diamater - 0 microns Porosity - 0% TAVA - Mori - Trentino, Italy   Leaders in amphora exclusively produce ceramic amphora specifically for winemaking from a patented mixture of local clay that was developed through years of research with enologists and ceramic technicians Volume - 230L - 1,600L Composition - Ceramic clay Pore Diameter - 0.008 microns Porosity - 5% Drunk Turtle Amphorae - Pisa - Tuscany, Italy Produces opus out of Cocciopesto: an ancient Italian blend of crushed stone and terracotta. The egg-shaped Opus encourages lees suspension and

Aperture Cellars Announces Hire of Brad Butcher for Key Wholesale Role

Industry Veteran Signs On to Expand the Growing Reach of Renowned Sonoma Valley Producer  Healdsburg, CA, February 29, 2024 — Aperture Cellars, the acclaimed Sonoma winery focused on furthering the potential of […]

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British Man Accused of Swindling Nearly $100 Million in Wine Fraud Case Pleads Not Guilty : A British man accused of allegedly defrauding investors of nearly $100 million through a Ponzi-like scheme involving nonexistent luxury wines pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court on Saturday...

Wineglobe and Bouchard Cooperages are pleased to announce a collaboration for representation in the US and Mexico while continuing limited involvement with Jaimee Motley from Jaimie Motley Wines and Fassbinderei Stockinger. The Bouchard Cooperages non-oak vessel portfolio includes vessels made from concrete, sandstone, terracotta, cocciopesto, stainless steel and now premium borosilicate glass adds Paolo Bouchard. Wineglobe, produced in Bordeaux France by the Paetzold family are single-piece glass globes that range from 25L – 400L with the most popular sizes being 115L and 220L which allows for the purest expression regarding terroir-driven wines. The Wineglobe was created in 2015 and in 2020 received the famous Vinitech Innovation Trophy award. Today, it represents the ultimate reference high-end cutting-edge vessel found in the most prestigious of cellars for the fermentation and aging of white and rosé wines and the aging of reds. Wineglobes have been shown to produce