
Exploring local California oak species for cooperage
California has a large untapped hardwood resource and an important wine industry. We are exploring the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of the most important California oaks for cooperage applications.
Currently considered: Tanoak, Blue Oak, Valley Oak, Black Oak, Coast Live Oak, and Canyon Live Oak.

Visit at Seguin Moreau in Napa Valley

Visit at Seguin Moreau in Napa Valley

Visit at Seguin Moreau in Napa Valley

Visit at Seguin Moreau in Napa Valley

Visit at Seguin Moreau in Napa Valley

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library

Oak samples for analysis from local wood species library