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A home constructed on California’s Central Coast from two giant two-story wine barrels is now for sale for $3.3 million.

Oak and wine were made for each other. The wood and how it is treated introduces flavors compounds and textures. Oak barrels allow slow oxygenation, which engenders complexity and depth.

The ‘Barrel House’ is an architect-designed property that does what it says on the tin: the house is built from two genuine redwood wine barrels stacked on top of each other. In their past ...

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A home constructed on California’s Central Coast from two giant two-story wine barrels is now for sale for $3.3 million.

What's in a wine barrel? Columnist Gus Clemens explores how wood, other factors impact quality, taste and more.