More than three decades ago, Frank Villas designed a livestock brand, The Rockin V; a clever combination of his initials cradled in a curved rocker rail. He also developed a side business making ...

MADISON >> A shark, sunflower, meteor and hurricane sit in Doug Ball’s front yard. All of the structures at 53 Copse Road are made of old wine barrels, and Ball free-hands the designs with no ...

Moses Briseno’s work is more than just about making a lamp, chair or table. His cask creations bring new life to retired wine barrels. Several of Briseno’s works greet visitors outside the tasting ...

EUDORA — Eudora resident Andy Wingert wasn't into woodworking when he was growing up, so his talent for making furniture and wine accessories from recycled wine barrels seems surprising even to him.

Tranquilino Garcia is a popular vendor at the Windsor Certified Farmers Market. What: The Windsor Certified Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays from April through mid-December The Thursday ...

SWEET HOME — Millions of Americans are celebrating Labor Day by taking today off from their day jobs, but it’s truly a fortunate man who can make a living doing something he loves. Robert Shamek is ...

Ken Dallinger’s Salinas business is barreling toward success, figuratively and literally. It’s called KD Designs of Monterey and it specializes in creations made from oak wine barrels. The business ...

If you have been to the downtown Aspen Saturday Market over the past decade, you no doubt have seen the creative work of Alpine Wine Design. Under their white tents you’ll find beautiful ...

TOUCHET -- When most people look at an oak barrel, they envision a glass of wine or maybe a planter for flowers. Ian Crawford sees furniture. Crawford, 29, is the owner of Vinoture, a business that ...

Phoenixville >> Brothers Matt and Mike Dellose have been making wine since they were practically babies. Their grandmother Angelina brought her winemaking recipes straight from Italy and passed them ...