Small Oak Casks, play an essential part in the winemaking process to 'house' small wine volumes.
French & American Oak 'Octaves'
A.P. John Coopers - new 100L Octaves are coopered from French and American Oak Merrains that have been sufficiently seasoned for a minimum of 48 months to ensure soft integrating oak flavours for these small volumes.
Topping Barrels
A.P. John Coopers - 100L and 65L "Topping Barrels" are coopered from second fill French and American Oak barrels that have been sufficiently seasoned with wine to ensure soft integrating oak flavours.