Resources

Recommendations for Storing and Using Your New Canton Barrel

April 2014

Types of Oak Grain, Wine Élevage in Barrel

Published in Practical Winery & Vineyard, Wines & Vines, July 2014

Functions and Benefits of Oak Barrels for Fermentation and Élevage

Published in Practical Winery & Vineyard, January 2014

American Oak, the Benefits of Extended Natural Aging

Chêne Development Newsletter, 2013

A study of how natural aging of American Oak staves allows them to develop a more complex range of aromas, more depth and volume and finer tannin integration.

Sulphur Dioxide, a Review

Chêne Development Newsletter, 2012

Analysis of methods to disinfect barrels using SO₂ and comparison with other techniques.

Stave Yard and Micro-Organisms, a Living Universe

Chêne Development Newsletter, 2011

A study of the microflora that plays a major role in releasing the aromatic compounds and the ellagic tannins in the staves during open-air aging.

Natural Seasoning of American Oak, Qualitative Markers

Chêne Development Newsletter, 2007

Study of the benefits of open air natural aging of American oak, which has a positive impact on aromatics and tannins.

Introducing Singing Water Vineyard's 2018 Cabernet
Singing Water Vineyard

Singing Water Website August | 2020

Customer testimonial on Canton barrels.

Barrels Old and New | Make Crafting Spirits a Careful
Balance of Art & Science

Beverage Masters | Craft Spirits & Brew Magazine, August | September 2020

Canton Cooperage’s Vice President, Bruno Remy talks about our handcrafted wine barrels, “Spirit By Canton”. By Cheryl Gray.

Technical Spotlight:ZD Wines | Barrels

Wine Business Monthly, February 2019

Canton Cooperage is featured as a barrel provider for ZD Wines, which primarily uses American Oak barrels to age their wines.

Top 100 Game Changers | Barrels

Wines & Vines, 2018

Canton is mentioned among the "Top 100 Game Changers" of the last 100 years in winemaking in the USA.

Canton Cooperage Feature

Lebanon / Marion County, 2018

A feature on Canton Cooperage.

The Evolution of American Oak

GuildSomm, March 2017

In depth article discussing the history of American Oak. By Kelli White.

Château Andron Blanquet

VIGNERON MAGAZINE, Spring 2016

Cru Bourgeois of St Esptèphe in Bordeaux.

Villa San-Juliette Expands Estate Production

Wines & Vines, July 2014

Winery in Paso Robles, California, adds new crush pad and compressed air system for fermentation management.

Growing Into the Estate

Wines & Vines, May 2014

M2 Wines goes from warehouse to modern winery in Lodi, CA.

Les Bourgeois Vineyards: From an A-frame to modern Winemaking

Wines & Vines, March 2014

Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Missouri grows into efficient, 51,000-case wine producer.

Steven Kent Winery & La Rochelle Winery: Winery Within a Winery Within…

Wines & Vines, January 2012

How two historic families cooperate in California's Livermore Valley.

Ridge Vineyard Turns 50

Wine Business Monthly, December 2011

Article on an iconic California winery and its preference for American Oak barrels.