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American Barrel California Sherry Vinegar

$13.00

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Nutty. Bright. Assertive.

 Double barrel aging gives this Spanish-style sherry vinegar a rich, layered complexity.

  • Layered Complexity: Balanced nutty flavor with a crisp, clean acidity.
  • Deglaze and Elevate: Lifts pan sauces, cold soups, and warm roasted dishes.
  • Historical Fermentation: Crafted using a revived 1823 slow-fermentation process.
  • Raw & Unfiltered: Hand-bottled directly in New England without additives.
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  • Size: 8.5oz glass bottle
  • Perfect For: Vinaigrettes, cold soups, tomato dishes, roasts, and pan deglazing.
  • Fermentation Base: California Sherry Wine
  • Ingredients: California sherry wine vinegar
  • Base Origin: California
  • Taste Profile: Classic sherry vinegar with a nutty acid-balancing note.  
  • Production Process: Slow fermented. Aged in 25-gallon American oak barrels. 
  • Minimum Acidity: 6.5%
  • Our 8.5 oz bottles now come with built in, no drip pourers for ease of use. 

American Barrel California Sherry Vinegar brings a classic Spanish-style staple to your kitchen. You will taste bright acidity paired with a subtle, nutty undertone. We start with Palomino and Pedro Ximénez sherry wine aged in California oak for three years. Then we ferment the wine slowly and finish it inside 25-gallon American oak barrels. The double aging creates depth, smoothing out sharp edges while maintaining a lively snap.

  • Product Classification: Double barrel-aged sherry wine vinegar.
  • Fermentation Base: California Sherry Wine (Palomino & Pedro Ximénez grapes).
  • Aging Vessel: 25-gallon American oak barrels.
  • Acidity:7% minimum.
  • Filtration: Raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized.
  • Bottle Size: 8.5 oz glass bottle with integrated no-drip pourer.
  • Origin: Fermented, aged, and bottled in New England, USA.

Modern vinegar manufacturing rushes the process, stripping away real character. We chose to slow down by recreating an authentic fermentation system from 1823. Because early equipment no longer existed, we rebuilt our machinery alongside local university craftsmen. We craft our vinegar inside an old New England mill blacksmith shop, preserving tradition in every batch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sherry vinegar made of?

Our sherry vinegar is made from California sherry wine fermented from Palomino and Pedro Ximénez grapes.

Where to buy authentic barrel-aged sherry vinegar?

You can order directly from our online store. We ship raw, unfiltered bottles straight from our facility in New England.

Is 7% acidity too sharp for home cooking?

Sherry vinegars are naturally higher in acidity. However, our slow fermentation and double oak aging mellow the overall bite, yielding a balanced, bright flavor.

How do I store my California Sherry Vinegar?

Keep your bottle in a cool, dark pantry. Store it away from direct sunlight to preserve its complex taste profile. 

Our Craft: A Modern Approach to a Traditional Art

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Great vinegars demand patience and precise conditions. We partner with local universities to custom rebuild 19th-century fermentation equipment, rejecting the rapid manufacturing methods of the 1900s. Our small-batch vinegars undergo two to three months of careful fermentation, followed by up to twelve months of aging in craft distillery oak barrels to develop rich, complex flavor profiles.

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We set out to challenge a market filled with mass-produced, industrial vinegars. Inspired by the incredible renaissance in American craft fermentation, we source quality regional wines, beers, and ciders to create thoughtfully made vinegars that transform everyday cooking and cocktails. Every bottle reflects our passion for authentic flavor, purposeful craftsmanship, and a forward-looking vision for your kitchen.

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