Paul Mueller Company Academy

In the world of wine aging and storing, French Oak barrels have long been considered the gold standard. But if you don’t want to pay a truckload of gold to buy and maintain these barrels over the years, you might be considering alternatives for your winery.

Every wine has a unique flavor that is reflected in the intricate melding of the grape, the land and the journey to the bottle. A vintner has a great deal of influence over the flavor nuances throughout the winemaking process and can manipulate each stage to change the final outcome. Details like sweetness, mouthfeel, alcohol content, and intensity are all within the winemaker's control.