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 Napa Valley Stag’s Leap 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. Our best selling red wine on an annual basis, Stag’s Leap Merlot often retails for $40+ per bottle in liquor and wine stores.
  • Winexpert Reserve Pinot Noir – Chile
    • Winexpert Reserve Chilean Pinot Noir is a bright ruby colour with delicate aromas of red berry flavours. Medium bodied and supple with a hints of black raspberry, red cherry and earthy nuance. The mouth feel is very elegant with soft tannins and a subtle oak finish. Vibrant and food friendly, this wine is excellent with salmon, roast beef and lamb.
  • LE24 Carmenère Cabernet Syrah – Maipo, Chile (SOLD OUT!)
    • If you our single varietal Reserve Chilean Carmenere or if you like wines such as Merlot and Malbec, you’re going to enjoy this one: The Carmenère Cabernet blend, a Chilean specialty, shines with the added depth of Syrah. Savour the plum and dark berry aromas. Concentrated plum flavours are woven with cherry, subtle baking spice, and soft tannins, culminating in a chocolaty finish accented by lingering plum and toasty notes.
  • LE24 Double Blanc – Riverland, Australia (SOLD OUT!)
    • If you love a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, then this blend is for you: A fresh, fruit-driven blend of Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Soft citrus aromas with subtle green notes. Fresh citrus and pear flavours are forefront with notes of gooseberry, tropical fruit, and hints of lemon peel. Serve lightly chilled to emphasize the zesty acidity and crisp finish.
  • LE24 Petit Verdot Petite Sirah – Lodi, California, USA (Only 1 Batch Remaining!)
    • Petit Verdot is similar to Mourvèdre/Mataro/Monastrell while Petite Sirah has similarities to Cab Sauv and Malbec: Petit in name but big in flavour. Aromas of heady plum and soft vanilla set the tone. Black cherry and blackberry flavours lead the way, while undertones of warm blueberry and plum build with each sip. Lush and velvety with a long finish of dark fruit and spice.
  • LE24 Besito – Manchuela, Spain
    • Macabeo is back with a new partner, Moscatel! This barrel aged version will be made in a dry, fruit forward version: Besito, Spanish for “little kiss”, is a vibrant blend of Macabeo and Moscatel (Muscat) with a little kiss of sweetness. Enticing citrus and white blossom aromas introduce a peachy palate woven with tropical fruit and citrus flavours. Subtle notes of honeysuckle and lemon zest round out this smooth and succulent wine.
  • LE24 Fourtitude with Grape Skins – Riverland, Australia (Only 1 Batch Remaining!)
    • If Australian Cab/Shiraz is your go-to or if you loved your Reserve Mataro Shiraz or LE2015 Fourtitude, the LE24 version should be right up your alley: An assertive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Mataro, and Merlot that embodies Australia’s renowned bold and fruit-forward style. It opens with rich aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and spice, while intense flavours of blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry, and spice unfold with hints of vanilla. Smooth tannins carry into a lingering finish.
  • Winexpert Reserve French Vieux Château du Roi (Only 1 Batch Remaining!)
    • Soft and quick to mature, this is the perennially popular French red wine blend that continues to keep them coming back with its smooth, easy charms. A Winexpert specialty blending of a host of grape varieties in the style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, each contributing to the layers of aroma and flavours such as that make this so special. Raspberry, white pepper and licorice notes contribute to making this wine complex and full of character, yet supple and easy drinking.
  • 2024 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.