OWC stands for Original Wooden Case. In the context of wine, OWC is a way of packing often designated for high quality wines that will benefit from cellaring. OWC often comes in a case of 6 or 12 bottles, and the notion of “original” means that the case has been nailed shut by the winery at source. OWC not only provides extra physical protection for the bottles within; but also an added sense of integrity and uniformity. An unopened OWC is a guarantee of
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