Big, round, wooden -- wine barrels might seem simple, but in truth they are a crucial winemaking element for many of the Northwest's most prized wines. Careful thought goes into their production, ...

TOUCHET -- When most people look at an oak barrel, they envision a glass of wine or maybe a planter for flowers. Ian Crawford sees furniture. Crawford, 29, is the owner of Vinoture, a business that ...

Dark, rich hues of zinfandel, cabernet and merlot stain the light oak, seeping deep into the interior of a wine barrel past its prime. The worn, vintage patina of the vessel’s exterior gives little ...

Moses Briseno’s work is more than just about making a lamp, chair or table. His cask creations bring new life to retired wine barrels. Several of Briseno’s works greet visitors outside the tasting ...

Repurposing items, also known as upcycling, has become a hot trend over the past few years. Not only is the process giving something old a new life, it’s keeping usable items out of landfills. From ...

Michael Monahan was looking for an opportunity that would allow him to quit his job as a mechanical engineer. In 2018, a project in the basement of his McCandless home helped Monahan find his true ...

Tranquilino Garcia is a popular vendor at the Windsor Certified Farmers Market. What: The Windsor Certified Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays from April through mid-December The Thursday ...