Benicia, CA, April 21, 2025 — Amid recent tariff developments impacting imported European products, Tonnellerie Ô proudly announces strategic measures designed specifically to benefit U.S. wineries and distilleries by ensuring stable pricing, uninterrupted supply, and continued exceptional quality throughout 2025.
U.S.-Based Cooperage Offers Tariff-Free Stability
Unlike imported barrels that face a newly implemented 10% tariff, Tonnellerie Ô’s French oak barrels are crafted entirely at its California cooperage using seasoned French oak staves imported and stockpiled well before tariff implementation. As a result, Tonnellerie Ô is uniquely positioned to guarantee tariff-free pricing stability across its entire product portfolio, including the premium Creative Oak alternatives.
Strategically Managed Inventory
Thanks to proactive inventory management and forward planning, Tonnellerie Ô maintains extensive stocks of French oak staves, unaffected by recent EU tariffs. This ensures that customers can confidently secure their barrel and oak alternative needs throughout 2025 without concern for fluctuating import costs or supply disruptions.
Introducing Bespoke Selections: Custom Precision, Consistent Quality
To further support customers navigating uncertain market conditions, Tonnellerie Ô introduces the Bespoke Selections program. Designed by Master Cooper Quinn Roberts and Master of Wine Gus Zhu, this program offers tailored barrel customization to precisely match desired organoleptic profiles. Customers also receive complimentary GCMS oak-sample analyses, ensuring unparalleled consistency and quality.
Program highlights:
- Custom-tailored organoleptic profiles
- Complimentary GCMS oak analyses
- Personalized branding and premium barrel finishes
- Guaranteed production timelines and reliable delivery
“At Tonnellerie Ô, our goal is to eliminate uncertainty for our customers, ensuring they continue crafting exceptional wines and spirits with confidence,” stated Josh Trowbridge, CEO. “Our proactive approach and domestic operations uniquely position us to provide tariff-free stability, unparalleled quality, and peace of mind throughout these challenging economic times.”
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About Tonnellerie Ô Tonnellerie Ô is a leading French and American oak solutions provider that supplies Ô Barrels and Creative Oak alternatives to the wine, spirits, and beer industries. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Tonnellerie Ô’s products are trusted by some of the world’s most renowned winemakers and distillers. Learn more at www.tonnellerieo.com.
