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Barrel repairman keeps Napa wine aging bright and tight
Douglas Rennie, a fourth generation cooper for Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage, travels Northern California fixing barrels at Château Montelena and Stags Leap. He uses simple tools, precise handwork, and four generations of knowhow to stop leaks and preserve wine flavor. In 2003 California output includes hundreds of thousands of barrels with values up to $900 each, underscoring the trade's importance to premium wines.
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