NAPA, Calif. (Apr. 7, 2025) – Cooperages 1912 is committed to supporting wine barrel clients through the evolving tariff environment with a multi-faceted strategy designed to promote stability, continuity, and long-term partnership. As part of their commitment to build enduring relationships based on trust, transparency, and shared success, they are implementing the following measures:

Cooperages 1912 to Offset Tariffs on Imported Barrels

In a proactive move to protect clients from added financial pressure, Cooperages 1912 will not pass on the 20% tariff on EU-imported goods for their French-made barrels – Tonnellerie Quintessence, Tonnellerie Tremeaux, Maison Moussié.

The company will also absorb the 10% tariff on Australian-imported goods for their Heinrich Cooperage barrels made in Australia.

This initiative ensures Cooperages 1912 clients can continue sourcing from their premium global barrel portfolio without disruption and will remain in effect throughout 2025.

Guaranteed 2025 Pricing for USA-Made Oak Barrels

Prices of French and American oak barrels produced at Cooperages 1912’s domestic cooperage, World Cooperage and TW Boswell, will remain steady and carry guaranteed pricing for the 2025 vintage. To ensure stable production costs on French oak barrels, Cooperages 1912 has pre-shipped a plentiful supply French oak staves from their company-owned mill in France.

To further support their clients, volume pricing will be extended to all TW Boswell barrel orders.

Custom Oak Barrel Program Offers Stability

For clients seeking to minimize tariff-related risk while maintaining winemaking consistency, Cooperages 1912 is extending their Custom Barrel Program through the TW Boswell brand. This program offers fully customizable French oak barrels, crafted in the U.S., from the finest selection of oak staves. With support from their Napa-based lab and oak R&D team, Cooperages 1912 develops a custom barrel to mirror clients’ desired organoleptic profiles. This program is also available for American and European oak barrels.

Features include:

• Organoleptic profile matching through collaborative development
• Complimentary GCMS analysis on oak samples
• Fully custom branding options
• Guaranteed delivery timelines, avoiding the uncertainty of international shipping delays

This program provides winemakers a smooth transition and fully tailored solution — without compromising style or quality.

“In this dynamic global environment, our priority is to remove uncertainty for our customers,” said Richard Shelton, Director of Sales and Operations at Cooperages 1912. “These strategic measures are designed to give winemakers the confidence to move forward without disruption, knowing we’re investing in solutions that protect both quality and consistency.”

About Cooperages 1912

Cooperages 1912 is a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company. A fourth-generation, family-owned company, they are committed to crafting high-quality oak wine barrels. Cooperages 1912 offers a comprehensive collection of premium brands including Tonnellerie Quintessence, Tonnellerie Tremeaux, Maison Moussié, TW Boswell, Heinrich Cooperage, and World Cooperage. The Cooperages 1912 team consults directly with winemakers to ensure an optimal pairing between wine and barrel.