1.   Appropriately, two-thirds of it is aged in French oak, the rest in American.

2.   For Calvados aficionados, the complex flavors of distilled apple juice aged in French oak is superior to any grape brandy.

3.   French Syrah, especially from the Northern Rhone, is aged exclusively in French oak, while most Australian Shiraz is aged in American oak.

4.   Growing conditions there are similar to nearby Napa Carneros, yielding more lively fruit with spicy accents and the balanced seasoning of French oak.

5.   Matured in new French oak, it has an unforgettable cedar and tobacco bouquet.

6.   The seamless, creamy apple and mineral flavors are nicely integrated with spicy French oak, forming a wine of excellent character.

7.   The wine is distilled twice in pot stills, then aged in French oak to tame its fiery spirit and give it color.

8.   The wine is made from whole cluster grapes that are pressed, not crushed in the usual manner, then aged in French oak.

9.   The tank room and the bottling line are visible from the public room, and a stairwell leads down into a barrel room filled with expensive French oak.

10.   Then the juice is put in French oak for three or four months.