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I have built a frame that allows my crusher/destemmer to sit right over my primary fermenter. For 225 pounds, you are only taking about 6+ trips. In other words... bring the crusher to the primary.

Happy new year to all my winemaking friends!

Let's see, Crushed 4 varieties the year... for are main wines (bulk) we did an 80/20 cabernet merlot and a San Giovesse. We also did a limited amount of Touriga and a small 100 liter run of Nero D'avolo (first time making that variety). I have put all of them through MLF and they are now...

So sorry to hear about the crusher/destemmer. Hopefully, you got your money's worth out of it.

I wo I ld still consider any reasonable offer.

Update: the 500l tanks are still available I also have two 300l ssvc tanks also

No, they are single walled stainless.

For sale... two 500 liter variable capacity stainless steel tanks. Tanks are used but well maintained. Come complete with stands, lids, and air pumps. Asking $500 per tank. Located in the nj area. Pick up only.

Dang! Was anyone hurt???

Tip on cleaning ss tanks.. Get a two wheeled hand truck. Move tank outside and tilt on its side. The hand truck will serve to cradle the tank. Let the sludge pour out. I then use a cheap electric pressure washer to blast the inside clean. Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!

We use them to age for at least 12 months. We just draw a sample every 3 weeks or less.

We sort it all. Even when we crushed 6 tons.

2020 has got to be one of my best vintages. Here's a pic of us bottling it up last week. Got to make room for 2022!

The recipe only calls for 1 can so you are not paying that much more.