I’ve been very pleased with the other four barrel coopers Herzog Wine Cellars uses for aging and flavor potential…these four went through similar small scale trials over the last twelve years of my winemaking here…then slowly increased after I was satisfied…some other barrels did not meet my stylistic approach to restrained ‘elegant’ blends.

I also couldn’t resist ordering 8 barrels from Leroi for chardonnay trial…you could say for most winemakers its like being in a candy store!