Oakasion, LLC is a sales representative company founded by Norm Leighty. For the past five years he served as the General Manager of Tonnellerie Radoux in Santa Rosa, CA.
Oakasion now represents four of the finest cooperages in the world. For new French, American or Eastern European oak barrels our customers can select from any or all of these fine cooperages: Okanagan Barrel Works, Tonnellerie Du Sud-Ouest, Tonnellerie Millet or Tonnellerie Loureiro.
Oakasion is also the sales representative for Moxon oak alternatives, one of the largest and best suppliers of quality oak alternatives in the world. In addition, Oaktan powdered oak tannin, and H&A Occaisons used French oak barrels are also available from Oakasion.
When you deal with Oakasion, LLC you deal with one person, Norm, who is there to help insure that everything is handled properly and in a timely manner. Customer service is just as important as any of the products we sell.
Oakasion's goal is to help wineries make the best use of more and more limited resources, especially for oak. We understand the economics and business practices that it takes to be successful, especially in these tough financial times and are offering winemakers products to make high quality wines while dealing with the limited monetary resources available today. So, whether it is new barrels at a good price, oak alternatives, powdered tannins or used barrels we have oak products to help you be successful.
Our Products:
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TONNELLERIE MILLET
A small family owned cooper from the St. Emilion area of Bordeaux, Millet crafts barrels in the Bordeaux style for fine Cabernets and Merlots. READ MORE |
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TONNELLERIE LOUREIRO
Artisan French cooperage making barrels of the highest quality in both the Bordeax and Burgundy style up to 500L. READ MORE |
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TONNELLERIE DU SUD OUEST
A major Bordeaux cooper who makes both Bordeaux and Burgundy barrels in sizes up to 600L. An excellent barrel at a very good price. READ MORE |
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OKANAGON BARREL WORKS
Located in Oliver, B.C., Canada Okanagan manufactures both Bordeaux and Burgundy barrels made from both French and American oak. They also manufacture tanks in both French and American oak. READ MORE |
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H&A OCCASIONS
Offers used French and American oak barrels from some of the finest wineries in France and Spain. All barrels have been used following a stringent protocol for cleanliness and integrity. Available in 1 fill up to 4 fills. A great option when the budget is limited. READ MORE |
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MOXON
Moxon has been a leader in the development of quality oak alternatives and offers a complete range of products for any usage and at very attractive prices. In these tough economic times Moxon is a product that can help you make high quality wine at a cost that will only improve your bottom line. READ MORE |
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OAKTAN
Powdered tannin from the Belgian chemical company, Ajinomoto OmniChem. Oak tannin is an excellent product for either fermentation or, using toasted powder, as an "adjuster" to your wines during late aging. The results our costumers have had are outstanding. A simple to use and cost effective way to improve your wines when necessary. READ MORE |
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MENDOCINO COOPERAGE
Mendocino Cooperage barrels are being re-introduced to the U.S. market by Oakasion, LLC of Healdsburg, CA. READ MORE |
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