Roll Out the Barrels: How to Select and Manage Barrels for International Winemaking
June 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Presented in partnership by Washington State University and Winegrowers, this classroom/hands-on combo event will touch on best practices in evaluating and purchasing barrels, storage, and maintenance; a comparison of fermentation in different vessels; an exploration of wood choices, and an introduction to what’s new in the world of barrel management. Following classroom presentations, we’ll get hands-on in the WSU Wine Science Center barrel room.
From working with coopers, to discussing haloanisoles in barrels (TCA) and barrel alternatives, to considering seismic safety, we’ll cover multiple topics intended to help you be more effective and efficient in selection and management practices and help you make better wine!
Content and instruction is presented by Dr. Tom Collins, Assistant Professor, Viticulture & Enology Program, Washington State University.
