California Port Wine Barrel - Freshly Emptied
These port wine barrels have been aging rich, fortified wines made from bold red varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and beyond. Sourced from top California wineries, each barrel carries deep fruit flavors—think blackberry, cherry, and plum—layered with hints of oak, spice, and residual sweetness. Some barrels even include a touch of leftover port inside, ready to enhance your next beer, cider, or spirit with bold complexity.
Important Notes
Barrel styles & wine varietals will vary based on availability. Some barrels may contain residual port, enhancing their flavor contribution to your next aging project.
Looking for something specific? Contact Jessica Ann at jessica.ann.zimlich@midwestbarrelco.com for more details.
California Port Wine Barrel - Freshly Emptied
Louisville, KY
1001 Glengarry Dr
Suite B
Louisville KY 40118
United States
No two port barrels are exactly the same, and that’s what makes them special. These barrels have spent years aging fortified red wines, developing layers of dark fruit, vanilla, spice, and subtle brandy influence. Sourced from renowned wineries in California, each barrel brings unique characteristics based on the wine it previously held. Some may be rich with Cabernet Sauvignon, while others feature a Bordeaux-style blend—all packed with residual flavors ready to be passed into your next aging project.
Crafted from high-quality French, American or Hungarian oak, these barrels provide excellent structure and depth for aging. Expect variations in cooperage, markings, and residual wine, as our inventory shifts with availability. Whether you’re looking for a port barrel with deep, jammy notes or one with a hint of brandy character, these barrels offer a one-of-a-kind aging experience.
Important Notes
The pictures on this page are a general representation of a neutral red wine barrel. The style and markings on the heads will vary.
Barrel origins/cooperages vary. If you’re looking for something specific or want to find out about availability of other varietas, reach out to Jessica Ann.
Some barrels may contain residual port, enhancing their flavor contribution to your next aging project.
FREIGHT
Fresh barrels will be shipped via a LTL motor freight provider. To ensure safety and freshness of your barrels, they are wrapped in plastic and strapped down to a pallet with a label identifying the pallet contents.
Barrels can be shipped up to 4 barrels per pallet and 8 barrels per skid (two pallets high).
Shipment transit times vary depending on location, weather and carrier capacity. For specific delivery dates, expedited shipping, preferred shipping carrier or unique delivery requests contact us directly to arrange your shipment prior to ordering.
At checkout you will be asked to confirm your delivery location type. If you do not have a loading dock or forklift, a liftgate will be required. Offloads by hand are not available.
LOCAL PICKUP
Local pickup is available from our Louisville (Fairdale), Kentucky location.
For more information, see our Shipping FAQs.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Volume | 59/60 gallons |
| Age of Barrels | 5-10 years |
| Origin | California |
| Wood Type | American, French, Hungarian Oak |
| Char/Toast Level | Medium Toast |
| Bung Hole Location | Belly |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Dimensions | 26x26x37 / 28x28x35 |
| Bung Hole Size | 2 in |
| Bung Recommendation | #11 |