Oak Barrel Aging

Take your wine to the next level with Oak Barrel Aging at Just Fine Wine. Space in the barrels is extremely limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Visit our webpage on Oak Barrel Aging for further information.

Now Taking Reservations For:

  • RJ’s RQ26 Nebbiolo – Italy (SOLD OUT!)
    • A bold, structured red with tart cherry and raisin with supple leather notes and a smoky undertone. Crafted in the spirit of northern Italy’s finest, this “restricted quantities” wine also presents flavours of blackberry and plum  which add rustic depth to this wine of grit and grace.
  • LE25 Pinot Shiraz – Riverland, Australia (SOLD OUT!)
    •  An unconventional blend of two distinctly different varietals, masterfully balancing elegance and power. Aromas of mixed berries, florals, and soft spice lead to flavours of sour cherry, dark plum, red fruit, and blueberry. Light licorice and spice add depth, with a lingering finish of silky tannins.
  • LE25 Blanc de Noir – Languedoc, France (SOLD OUT!)
    •  truly distinctive white wine made from black Grenache grapes with minimal skin contact during pressing. Blanc de Noir, meaning ‘white from black’, leans toward white peach, and pink grapefruit flavours with subtle spice. Herbaceous notes, soft echoes of red apple and strawberry, and crisp acidity finish out this showpiece.
  • LE25 Malbec Cabernet – Mendoza, Argentina (SOLD  OUT!)
    • A bold, charismatic blend showcasing the richness of Malbec and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of violet, dark fruit, and spice lead to a palate of plum, blackberry, and gentle peppercorn. Well-integrated tannins and acidity bring lift, leaving a smooth finish lingering with dark fruit and warmth.
  • LE25 Pacific Quartet Red w/Grape Skins (SOLD OUT!)
    • Four varietals from four countries: Chilean Carménère, Australian Shiraz, California Cabernet Sauvignon, and New Zealand Merlot create a delectably bold, well-structured blend. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, and spice lead to a rich palate layered with blackcurrant, plum, and dark chocolate. Firm tannins and toasty oak deliver a long, satisfying finish.
  • Winexpert Private Reserve Napa Valley Stag’s Leap District Merlot w/Grape Skins
    • Light warm oak accentuates a savoury, spicy aroma with a soft, supple and fruity palate of juicy plums and red berries. Smooth tannins and rich, round flavour provides a lush, polished texture as well as an elegant lingering finish. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag’s Leap District on the valley’s east bench, this Merlot is dry and heavy-bodied. Stag’s Leap Merlot often retails for $40+ per bottle in liquor and wine stores.
  • Winexpert Reserve Australian Chardonnay (Only 2 Left!)
    • Leave it to the Aussies to take the noble French grape and turn it into the wine equivalent of a full-on party. The Chardonnays of Australia continue to wow wine drinkers around the world with their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavour. Winexpert Reserve Australian Chardonnay is no exception. Tasting notes of ripe pineapple, mango and vanilla with a full, supple, creamy texture. This golden wine delivers from start to clean, lingering finish. Ideal with chicken, fish, salads and cream-sauce pastas.
  • Winexpert Private Reserve INFUSION (Whisky Oak Steeped Cabernet Zinfandel Syrah) w/Grape Skins
    • Cab Syrah (Shiraz) blends are common, but the addition of Zinfandel is a golden state creation. These popular varietals thrive in Lodi, which tends to grow softer, more fruit-forward reds. Cab brings its signature black currant flavours, ample acid and tannin. Zinfandel adds jammy berries, with Syrah contributing plum and pepper. Together they make a bold wine with abundant berry flavours and rich tannin, making it an ideal base for something a little extra. Being steeped in whisky oak is that little extra. Juice for this limited release was pre-oaked in-house, steeping for several months with Niagara whisky oak chips. During this 6-month steep, the juice absorbs flavours and tannin from the whisky oak, adding roundness to the body, elevating tannin, and infusing it with nuanced sweet spice, brown sugar, and vanilla character. These whisky-influenced sweet notes round out a bold wine rich with flavours of blackcurrant, jammy wildberry and plum, underlaid with mocha, spice, and smoky toasted notes.

We are taking suggestions for wines to go into the oak barrels after the LE25 wines have been completed. If you have any requests, please let us know.