Handcrafted Wine Barrel Decor
One thing you see a lot of here in the Valley of the Moon are wine barrels. In fact, upon moving to Sonoma Valley over twenty years ago, I began to notice half barrel planters at virtually every doorstep and flower garden in the neighborhood. After all, this is Sonoma Valley, home of rolling vineyards and world class wineries. where French oak wine barrels store the world's finest Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignons.
I soon realized that these beautiful barrels, hand made from Old World quarter-sawn French oak, had a far greater value than being cut into half barrel planters. I began collecting these fine oak barrels. I dismantle the barrels, piece by piece, separating the barrel heads and the staves. I handcraft this fine French oak into a unique selection of wine gifts, accessories, and home décor for the wine lover, including retired wine barrel lazy Susans, serving trays, candle holders and more.
These items are all handcrafted, one item at a time with Old World care. Wine barrel décor creates a warm, rustic look that is ideal for casual entertaining or even the most elegant of occasions. One property of steeped wine oak is the effect light has on its aged, tight grained oak surface. The barrelhead seems to take on a unique color depending upon the type of light and the background in the room which it is displayed. This is what makes barrel oak so special.