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, ...

EUDORA — Eudora resident Andy Wingert wasn't into woodworking when he was growing up, so his talent for making furniture and wine accessories from recycled wine barrels seems surprising even to him.

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 ...

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 ...

European oak barrels give up their subtle flavors to aged Oregon-grown wine. But once the wine is bottled and the barrels are emptied, they are given new form and new life by Adam and Timothy Radtke.

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 ...