March Special

March is the month of the Concrete Cone at Vino Vessel, Inc.

We are holding a promotion for our 348 gallon Cone!

Cone comes standard with:

2" tri-clover racking port

2" tri-clover drainage port

16" round top access door

floor sloping at 3% to front

optional: 16" x 21" front access door

Promotional offer:

vv348 Cone retails for $6750.00

1-2 Cones 5% discount

3+ Cones 10% discount

Also: Our February Eco-Barrel sale was so successful that we are extending a special pricing to anyone who mentions seeing this article. BUY 10 Eco-Barrels, get ONE FREE!

Winter Eco-Barrel Discount!

The Eco-Barrel is the ultimate neutral storage! From now until the end of February we are featuring our 70 gallon Eco-Barrel and discounting orders accordingly:

1-3 Barrels = 5% discount

3+ Barrels= 10% discount

Our versatile and one of a kind barrels come standard with a 24" top man way, lifting lugs on sides and sloping floor. We also manufacture barrel racks to accommodate the Eco-Barrel. These cost-effective barrels are a great solution to the aging of fine wines in a durable and long lasting vessel.

For more info please contact our office 805-238-2676 or http://www.vinovessel.com/

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New space saving Vino Vessel, Inc. design "The Concrete Cone"

We are introducing our newest shape to our line of concrete fermenter's and storage vessels...

Meet the Concrete Cone

• 348 gallon vessel



• space saving design



• save money by not adding the optional front manway



• minimal head space
  
  
• This tank is priced at $5975

A little insight on concrete vessels:

Vino Vessel is the first company in the United States to usher concrete winemaking tanks into the 21st century, harnessing concrete’s timeless benefits while meeting today’s standards of sanitation, durability and portability.

Our modern concrete tanks ultimately represent the best of both winemaking worlds, merging numerous qualities of oak and stainless steel while offering several distinct advantages over both.

Comparisons to Oak

Like oak barrels and uprights, our modern concrete tanks allow for the natural oxygenation of wine, which is the primary benefit of oak aging. The effect is similar to maturing a wine in neutral oak barrels, to achieve a specific style or to develop strategic blending components.

Advantages over Oak

· More affordable storage per gallon
· Easier to clean and sanitize
· Less space intensive
· Less labor intensive
· Longer lasting

Comparisons to Stainless Steel

Like stainless steel, our neutral concrete tanks are easy to clean and sanitize, and they come in a wide variety of styles and capacities with standardized fittings. The lifespan of our tanks also rivals stainless steel.

Advantages over Stainless Steel

· Natural oxygenation for enhanced wine maturation
· Better natural temperature stability during fermentation and aging
· Reduces refrigeration costs

With Vino Vessel, you can ultimately achieve comparable quality to wines crafted in oak or steel, but with added energy efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Call us today to set up a complimentary consultation, and to learn how Vino Vessel can take your winemaking program to the next level. 805-238-2676

Killer Open House Coming SOON!

Open House & Tasting

at our office located at:

3850 Ramada Drive, C2, Paso Robles

May 11 & 12 from 12:00-5:00

Come say "hi", Check out our state of the art tanks, and taste through some fabulous local concrete fermented/stored wines from:

Chronic Cellars, Rendarrio Vineyards, Clavo Cellars, Saxum Vineyards, JC Cellars, Summerwood Wines, Edmunds St, John, and more.....

Give us a call for directions:

805-238-2676 office

or shoot me an email: Micah@vinovessel.com

Winemaker Notes from Ryan Render

For some time now, I have been somewhat skeptical of the newest fads within the wine industry. From the unoaked Chardonnay to the animal on the label wines, I believe that fads come and go. Consequently, when I began looking at the use of concrete in my wines, I desired to taste the difference. I visited with friend and winemaker Charlie Wagner of Mer Soleil in Monterey to taste through some of his wines. I was immediately impressed with the freshness and body of the Chardonnay we tasted out of the Vino Vessel concrete tank. The fruit was bright and clean, with no sign of reduction, as the stainless tanks presented. The weight of the wine was that of a wine that had been in barrel, but without the presence of oak. At that moment, I sought to utilize concrete tanks in my wines. This past harvest, I purchased a VV 150 Pyramid. The fermentation was perfect. The juice was 67 degrees through the entire ferment , even with no chilling and the tank was outside in the Paso Robles heat. Now tasting through the Chardonnay I put in my VV 150 Pyramid I am sold on Vino Vessel Concrete for my wines. Concrete tanks have been around for a long time and will continue to be, especially at Rendarrio Vineyards.

Ryan Render