Ordering Vadai Barrels

[Pumpkinman]

Absolutely, wow, I wish i would have ordered a few...lol!

 

[tonyt]

No they were under charging!

I guess they still are. Just got my bill. 140.00 plus TT&L. With rack fermenting bung and shipping 200.00

 

[Pumpkinman]

Tony, what size did you get for $140?

 

[vabeachbear]

I guess they still are. Just got my bill. 140.00 plus TT&L. With rack fermenting bung and shipping 200.00

And you just called that number for Vadai posted earlier correct? I guess you assume business hours on the west coast?

 

[tonyt]

And you just called that number for Vadai posted earlier correct? I guess you assume business hours on the west coast?

23 ltr and yes I just called that number

 

[Boatboy24]

Their site is back up!

 

[ibglowin]

Well sorta. LOL Looks like they have a bunch of broken links on all the images.

 

[vabeachbear]

MoreWine just emailed me to say they are back in stock so it looks like the business is defineately back up.

Good news

Assume its cheaper to order right from Sandors family, but not sure. More Wine has the 23L for 145, stand for 20, and bung for 8 I think. Plus shipping.

 

[Wade E]

Thanks for the update! So sad hearing of their loss but so glad to hear they are back up and doing what Sand or would have wanted being carrying on the family business.

 

[ibglowin]

Actually its been cheaper to order through More Wine. My last two Vadai's have come through More Wine. 23L barrel was $145. What was way cheaper was the shipping.

Vadai charged me like $38 to ship to NM and More Wine only charged me $12!!!!

 

[Boatboy24]

Actually its been cheaper to order through More Wine. My last two Vadai's have come through More Wine. 23L barrel was $145. What was way cheaper was the shipping.

Vadai charged me like $38 to ship to NM and More Wine only charged me $12!!!!

Didn't you also mention that the Morewinemaking barrels are tight as a drum when they arrive? Mine was.

 

[ibglowin]

Yep, last two were super tight and sealed almost instantly.

 

[ddimaria]

I just ordered from Vadai. Ruthy was pleasant, professional and thorough. Shipping is a bit high, but still a great price for a 40L: $163 + $32 shipping to Denver, CO. Also, the price the quoted me was the same as on their website: http://www.websiteq.com/member/chevadiaents/index.asp?action=page&name=10

 

[Pumpkinman]

I just spoke to the folks at Vadai this evening, what a great conversation I had, both with Sandors daughter and wife, great people! I am waiting on the container to come in from Hungary.

 

[Boatboy24]

...I am waiting on the container to come in from Hungary.

How many barrels did you order!!??

 

[Pumpkinman]

lol....a container full....giving them away as early Christmas gifts.

 

[sstanzio]

Vadai wine barrels

I was searching for wine barrels when I came across the Vadai website. I called the number listed and talked with Ruthy and her daughter. They have 32gal barrels and I am probably going to order some in the morning after I have another conversation with them.
So, evidently the website works and they have barrels and want to sell..
I'll write back if I have any difficulty.
Steve Stanzione

 

[geek]

Their 23L barrel (medium toast?) is now $158 plus shipping, their website still has the old price at $148.

I think my LHBS has this for $190, I'd just need to drive ~40 miles round trip.

 

[geek]

I was reading this thread and based on Tom's comment, the Vadai is made by Zemplen (the cooper), if so, is this that 23L Vadai barrel:

http://juicegrape.com/Barrel-Hungarian-Oak-23LTR-6gal/

If you see the picture it has the ZB initials.

Would medium toast be what I need for starters?

 

[Boatboy24]

I think that is a different 'brand'. But I think it is the same Hungarian medium toast barrel. That said, it's cheaper delivered from Vadai or MoreWine. At least it was for me.