Big, round, wooden -- wine barrels might seem simple, but in truth they are a crucial winemaking element for many of the Northwest's most prized wines. Careful thought goes into their production, ...

EUDORA — Eudora resident Andy Wingert wasn't into woodworking when he was growing up, so his talent for making furniture and wine accessories from recycled wine barrels seems surprising even to him.

TOUCHET -- When most people look at an oak barrel, they envision a glass of wine or maybe a planter for flowers. Ian Crawford sees furniture. Crawford, 29, is the owner of Vinoture, a business that ...

Moses Briseno’s work is more than just about making a lamp, chair or table. His cask creations bring new life to retired wine barrels. Several of Briseno’s works greet visitors outside the tasting ...

Repurposing items, also known as upcycling, has become a hot trend over the past few years. Not only is the process giving something old a new life, it’s keeping usable items out of landfills. From ...

European oak barrels give up their subtle flavors to aged Oregon-grown wine. But once the wine is bottled and the barrels are emptied, they are given new form and new life by Adam and Timothy Radtke.

Michael Monahan was looking for an opportunity that would allow him to quit his job as a mechanical engineer. In 2018, a project in the basement of his McCandless home helped Monahan find his true ...

Whether you consider yourself a wine or whiskey aficionado or not, it's undeniable that there is an irresistible charm in the barrels dedicated to these beverages. Crafted from sustainable and ...