Thursday, 10 September, 2026
Johan Delport
083 233 1326
Western Cape
Introducing groundbreaking hybrid barrels from Austria's Schön Cooperage.
Patented barrels offer a fresh approach to wine maturation by combining traditional oak with natural stone elements such as granite or slate. The result is enhanced complexity, greater structure and fruit preservation.
Now becoming increasingly popular throughout Burgundy and other premium regions, these innovative barrels are available in 225L, 300L, 500L, and 600L sizes.
Why Winemakers Are Taking Notice
• Preserves vibrant primary fruit aromas and flavours
• Enhances minerality and precision
• Limits excessive oak influence
• Promotes earlier phenolic polymerisation for improved structure and integration
Give your wines a distinctive edge with a barrel designed for the future of premium winemaking.