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Barrels are often synonymous with winemaking, but when it comes to the science, how do they stack up to newer technology of a Flextank?

Check out this independent 1-year study that confirms what Flextank customers have been saying for many years... Flextanks produce an equal... and in many cases smoother, tasting... wine to that made in a 2-year oak barrel.

You may have heard of "The Cooper's Rule" when dealing with oak barrels- whereby, generally speaking, in out of every 10 barrels: 6 barrels are of similar Toast, Tannin, OTR, etc., 2 Barrels are High outliers, and 2 Barrels are Low outliers.

Every Flextank is made consistently with the same material and thickness to produce a consistent and controlled result of an OTR of 9 mg/l/year (maturation weight) or 6 mg/l/year (heavyweight) making Flextank what some consider to be the "perfect barrel".

Daniel Pambianchi is an avid and seasoned winemaker, both as an amateur and professional, having owned and operated a small commercial winery for 10 years in Niagara (Ontario, Canada). He is also the author of Wine Myths, Facts & Snobberies: 81 Questions & Answers on the Science and Enjoyment of Wine (Véhicule Press, 2010), Kit Winemaking: The Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Making Wine from Concentrate (Véhicule Press, 2009) and bestseller Techniques in Home Winemaking: The Comprehensive Guide to Making Château-Style Wines (Véhicule Press, 2008).

Daniel has served as past Technical Editor and author for WineMaker Magazine. He has lectured at conferences on a range of subjects from wine analysis and chemistry to advanced winemaking techniques. Daniel now provides consulting and analytical lab services to both amateurs and professionals.

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