Tyson Stelzer Announces Launch of The Champagne Guide Online

Tyson Stelzers The Champagne Guide Online will be launched on 13th April 2023 at https://champagne.guide/ March 13th - Thirteen years in the

NAPA, Calif. (April 16, 2024) – Cooperages 1912 announces its achievement of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody certification for all TW Boswell American oak barrels. This latest certification further solidifies the company’s position as a leader in environmentally responsible cooperage practices. A luxury wine barrel brand from Cooperages 1912, TW Boswell is committed to exclusively using oak that has achieved a sustainable certification. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards for Chain of Custody is a system that follows the purchase of American white oak logs from sustainably certified forests through the production process. Dominic Stelzer, Sustainability Manager for Cooperages 1912, remarks, "This certification validates our dedication to environmental responsibility throughout our supply chain. From forest to barrel, we uphold the highest standards, ensuring that every step is accountable and environmentally conscious." TW Bosw

On February 25, 2022, Cooperages 1912’s domestic stave mills and cooperage achieved certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI). Now, all TW Boswell and World Cooperage American oak barrels will be certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Fiber Sourcing Standard. In crafting premium oak barrels, Cooperages 1912 is dedicated to ensuring healthy, productive forests that will continue for generations to come. They are committed to only using oak that has achieved a sustainable certification. “This is another step on our journey to become a more environmentally responsible and sustainable cooperage,” said Elizabeth Van Emst, Cooperages 1912 general manager. “Responsible management of our most important resource, white oak, has always been our focus, and this certification demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. Our French oak barrels have been certified with the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification for years and we

Bottom line – without oak we can’t make barrels. It is truly our most valuable resource. As a fourth generation (and counting) family-owned company, investing in the sustainability of French and American oak is woven into the fabric of our brand. It’s something we take very seriously, and we push ourselves to be at the forefront of our industry on sustainability education and action. In today’s blog post, we introduce you to one of our newest team members, Dominic Stelzer, who was recently hired as Sustainability Manager for our oak resources. Tag along for a little Q&A as we see what Dominic is up to in his new role! Q: Dominic, welcome to the team! Tell us a little about your background. A: Ever since I was young, I’ve had a passion for the natural world that fueled my education and later, my career. My father, who is also a forester, imparted onto me the importance of conservation and the fellowship with each other that it takes to progres