06/17/2026
Ever wonder why we’re called Toast Winery?
The name comes from the age-old art of barrel toasting. Before an oak barrel is assembled, coopers carefully heat the inside of the staves over an open flame. This process, known as toasting, transforms the wood and creates the flavors and aromas that will later be imparted to the wine.
Winemakers select a specific toast level—light, medium, or heavy—when purchasing barrels. Each level influences the wine differently, contributing unique notes of vanilla, caramel, spice, smoke, and oak while also affecting the wine’s tannin structure and mouthfeel during aging.
At Toast Winery, our name is a tribute to this traditional craft and the important role it plays in shaping great wine.
