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The maturation of wine in a wood or stainless steel barrel. The type of barrel, size of barrel, where the barrel originated, and the age of the barrel all have an effect on the flavor and clarity of the wine being aged.

Wooden barrels, vats, and other containers used during winemaking. Also refers to the shop where a cooper works.

A large wood barrel, or cask, which can hold from 70 to 135+ gallons of wine.

Synonym for barrel, used to store/age wine.

A term that describes a hint of wooden barrel, caramel, and/or toffee characteristics typically associated with dry white wines.

Refers to the vessel (oak barrels, tanks, stainless steel vats, etc.) wine is fermented in.

A person who makes and/or repairs wooden barrels/casks.

A characteristic of wine that has been aged in oakwood barrel staves. When present in minute amounts, it is an element in complex red wine that is prized by connoisseurs.

In reference to wine, "topping up" is the practice of consistently filling barrels to avoid oxidation of the wine.

A flavor/aroma of wine resulting from contact with oak storage barrels. Component characteristics of wine referred to as “oaky” may include “charred”, “roasted”, “toasty” and “vanilla”.

Wine term describing a secondary fermentation occurring in the barrel. The result can be a minor fault if the resulting gas remains trapped in the bottle.

A method of cutting food products into a football or barrel-like shape that forms six or seven sides on the length of the item being cut.

In reference to wine making, "toast level" is a term used to describe the distinct effect a storage barrel that was manufactured over heat (or fire) has on wine flavor.

Descriptor of wine with undesirable odor from winemaking process, such as incorrect vinification techniques and/or improperly cleaned barrels.

A flavorful, starchy tuber that can range in shape from a small and kidney-shaped variety to a larger barrel shaped root, similar to a sweet potato.

A popular Chinese cabbage that is used for braising and stuffing. The cabbage is barrel shaped with crisp white stalks and crinkled leaves, which are pale green or yellow in color.

A popular Chinese cabbage that is used for salads and shredding. The cabbage is barrel shaped with crisp white stalks and crinkled leaves, which are pale green or yellow in color....

A very strong, but sweet type of grape vinegar originating in the Modena region of Italy. Produced from the juice of white Trebbiano grapes, Balsamic Vinegar is made from fresh pressed grape juice, referred to as "must" and therefore is not classifed as a wine vinegar.

A descriptor of wine that has a sweet, distinctive vanilla aroma. This is typically a characteristic of wine that has been aged in new oak barrels.

The process of maturing a food or beverage to improve the flavor of the item being aged. The purpose of storing a product so it can age is to improve the overall taste and to impart the distinct characteristics provided by each storing technique.