Following the commitment to ensure quality in every aspect of our winemaking process, Kendall-Jackson invested in a French-based stave mill and formed a partnership with a leading cooperage company. We craft the highest quality barrels by hand-selecting the wood from the top forests in the world. Expert stave mill owners season and craft the staves, and experienced coopers create and toast our barrels. Control over our own barrel making allows us to match barrel styles to individual wine varietals, and ultimately increase the quality and complexity of our wines.