Discover the essence of tradition and quality with our handcrafted barrels by Master Cooper Youngy from the Barossa. Our barrels embody the rich heritage and meticulous artistry of the trade, ensuring an unparalleled experience for discerning enthusiasts and experts alike. Crafted with precision, they’re made from wet old Oak Staves, carefully selected for their quality and character.

Oak barrels are commonly used for aging FORTIFIEDS (Ports, Muscat, Sherry, Tokay) and Spirits, because they impart desirable flavors and aromas to the liquid. The oak wood contains cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and tannins, which break down during the seasoning of the raw planks and as a result of heat during the cooperage process. Wet old oak staves are preferred because they are softer and easier to bend into the traditional barrel shape and more importantly, with what you have added, the aged Oak flavours over time blend and impart the subtle nuances, the aged flavor profiles.

These Especially crafted OAK maturation Barrels are available now to purchase at Carmine’s Wines in Beverley Adelaide. All pre-seasoned with our barrel fill.

To help you & look after the development – maintenance over the years, here at Carmine’s Wines we also have our very own Barrel Doctor.

Regards Carmine – of Carmines Wines. Maker and lover of Fortifieds for over 40 years (early years based and worked the old Stonyfell Winery Complex).

Price is pick up only.

Barrels do not contain product.  Visit Carmine’s Wines to taste test our in house premium aged Fortifieds, to fill your barrel.

We can deliver at an extra cost. Please call Carmine on 0414 836 050.

These barrels are a true testament to craftsmanship and time-honored tradition. Crafted with precision, they’re made from wet old Oak Staves, carefully selected for their quality and character. Each of these barrels is lovingly filled with 10-year-old wood-matured Port! The result? A symphony of flavors and aromas that dance on your palate with every sip.

Price is pick up only.

We can deliver at an extra cost. Please call Carmine on 0414 836 050.

These barrels are a true testament to craftsmanship and time-honored tradition. Crafted with precision, they’re made from wet old Oak Staves, carefully selected for their quality and character. Each of these barrels is lovingly filled with 10-year-old wood-matured Port! The result? A symphony of flavors and aromas that dance on your palate with every sip.

Price is pick up only.

We can deliver at an extra cost. Please call Carmine on 0414 836 050.

Save $2.00 a bottle by buying a 12-pack!

Over the past few years Australia’s wine producers have faced challenging trading conditions. As a way of supporting the smaller winemakers, Carmine’s ‘Contradiction’ range has been made using surplus juice from some of the top smaller winemakers in South Australia. It’s our way of supporting each other.

Shiraz:
This ‘approachable ‘easy drinking Shiraz from SA warmer climate regions (Primarily Riverland – Renmark). Midweight but full of aged aromatics & puckering mouthfeel with hints of “red terroir’ grainy tannis finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon:
This delightful easy drinking Cabernet, is blended from SA Riverland production (warmer climate areas). Mid-weight, slightly spicy, soft tannin finish.

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Carmine

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The Contradiction Chardonnay, an elegant, smooth, mid weight and unwooded chardonnay.

The Contradiction Sauvignon Blanc, a mouth feel of tropical complexity and finishing with a clean smooth citrus acidity.

Save $2.00 a bottle by buying a 12-pack!

Over the past few years Australia’s wine producers have faced challenging trading conditions.

As a way of supporting the smaller winemakers, Carmine’s ‘Contradiction’ range has been made using surplus juice from some of the top smaller winemakers in South Australia. It’s our way of supporting each other.

Carmine’s Wines is proud to offer Contradiction Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Grazie and Salute!
Carmine

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SA producers 

Over the past few years Australia’s wine producers have faced challenging trading conditions.

As a way of supporting the smaller winemakers, Carmine’s ‘Contradiction’ range has been made using surplus juice from some of the top smaller winemakers in South Australia. It’s our way of supporting each other.

Carmine’s Wines is proud to offer Contradiction Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Save $2.00 a bottle by buying a 12-pack!

Grazie and Salute!
Carmine

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SA producers 

For decades my father Giuseppe De Ieso (Chef-a-Joe as we call him) would enjoy his ‘kick-up-drink’ after working long and hard. Recently during a cold winter night he invited me to join him for a nightcap with his concoction of old world fortified blended with his favourite rum. I fell in love with this sensory ‘New Wave’ taste sensation and am now making it available for other fortified and rum lovers to enjoy!

Cheers,
Carmine

Save $2.00 a bottle by buying a 12-pack!

Over the past few years Australia’s wine producers have faced challenging trading conditions. As a way of supporting the smaller winemakers, Carmine’s ‘Contradiction’ range has been made using surplus juice from some of the top smaller winemakers in South Australia. It’s our way of supporting each other.

Carmine’s Wines is proud to offer The Contradiction Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, in a mixed dozen. Plus at an amazing price of just $120! Posting Australia-wide.

Shiraz:
This ‘approachable ‘easy drinking Shiraz from SA warmer climate regions (Primarily Riverland – Renmark). Midweight but full of aged aromatics & puckering mouthfeel with hints of “red terroir’ grainy tannis finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon:
This delightful easy drinking Cabernet, is blended from SA Riverland production (warmer climate areas). Mid-weight, slightly spicy, soft tannin finish.

Sauvignon Blanc:
This ‘Vin Nouvelle’ style Sauvignon Blanc is a Cuvee of SEA varietal that has hints of classical floral and herbacious aromas, followed by cut grass notes – with a mouth feel of tropical complexity and finishing with a clean smooth citrus acidity.

Chardonnay:
An elegant, smooth, mid weight and unwooded chardonnay.

Cheers,
Carmine

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Gold Platinum by Wine Style Eur-Asia Wine Awards in 2009.
Awarded 5 stars by Winestate Magazine.

Age: Rare (average 25 years old)

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