Barrel Aging

Make Great Wine Even Better!

Oak barrel aging can improve the quality of your wine. Oak’s delicate vanilla scent and complex toastiness enhances the fruit flavours and aromas already present. In addition, even a short time in a barrel can mature a wine faster than a longer period of time in a regular carboy. Oak barrel aging can turn an average wine into a prizewinner and is often a common denominator in wines that reach beyond the ordinary.

Commonly, only full-bodied red wines and richly flavoured whites (such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc) are used for Barrel Aging. To a red, it gives a softness and complexity that adds great character. For some whites, it can increase aromatic qualities that make the wine truly special. The natural process of evaporation allows the wine to concentrate its flavor and aroma. As well, small amounts of oxygen are allowed to pass through the barrel and acts as a softening agent upon the tannins of the wine.

Just Fine Wine offers select varieties for Barrel Aging, available systematically throughout the year ~ typically every two to three months. The program is open to anyone and is especially popular with true wine lovers. The wines selected for the program are of the top caliber and the process is an additional $50 per batch (23 Litres). Availability is limited and space fills up quickly, so be sure to inquire about reserving yours today.

Now Taking Reservations For:

  • Winexpert Private Reserve Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon w/Grape Skins (Going Fast!)
    • Toasted oak and well integrated tannins, pepper and baking spice combine to enhance trademark blackcurrant and dark cherry flavours. Big, rich fruit flavour and complex structure dazzle from first aroma to long, refined finish.
  • Winexpert Private Reserve ALIAS (Spanish Monastrell Cabernet Tempranillo) w/Grape Skins (SOLD OUT!)
    • Dark fruit, chocolate, and oaky aromas give way to a palate of rich black fruit with soft strawberry. Undertones of tobacco and chocolate add depth and complexity alongside nutty notes and spice. Bold and structured, this full-bodied red offers firm tannins perfectly balanced by medium-high acidity. Monastrell & Tempranillo, two iconic indigenous varietals, complement each other well and the blend is becoming increasingly popular with Spanish winemakers. Monastrell delivers bold tannin and rich black fruit, while Tempranillo brings red berry notes and lively acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon also grows well here and is a favoured blending partner for adding complexity. These three varietals are key red grapes in the region and together they showcase Valencia’s signature blend of tradition, innovation, and quality.
  • Winexpert Private Reserve Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay (2 LEFT!)
    •  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. Our best selling red wine on an annual basis, Stag’s Leap Merlot often retails for $40+ per bottle in liquor and wine stores.
  • 2025 Revelation Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (SOLD OUT!)
    • Aromas of crushed blackberry and wild sage mingles with traces of cigar box. Bold flavours of boysenberry and red currant are layered with blueberry, black plum, and dark chocolate, while nuanced notes of dried herb, graphite, and vanilla add dimension. Rich, full body with supple tannin and a long, satisfying finish. Showing impressive depth of character, an iconic wine from the crown jewel of California winemaking. Greatness often comes with a high price tag and Napa Valley wines are a prime example. Premier quality and relative scarcity drive the price of Napa Cab Sauv sky high; these are among the most expensive wine grapes in the world, and highly coveted wines. On the low end, a standard bottle from liquor and wine stores typically ranges from $40-$50 with higher end wines selling for $100+ per bottle. At the equivalent of around $17.42/bottle, Revelation offers consumers a high end Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at excellent value.
    • PLEASE NOTE: Quantities of this product are extremely limited and sell out immediately worldwide. We will do our very best to fulfill all large volume requests for this wine but we may have to reduce numbers on some reservations.
  • Winexpert Private Reserve Napa Valley Stag’s Leap Merlot w/Grape Skins (1 LEFT!)
    •  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. Our best selling red wine on an annual basis, Stag’s Leap Merlot often retails for $40+ per bottle in liquor and wine stores.
  • All LE25 Red Styles + LE25 Blanc de Noir
    • Details to follow.