Wine Storage System “VC tanks have poor seals that result in oxidation and microbial spoilage, VCTs have long been considered a necessary evil for small lot storage. Everybody hates them! SmartBarrel liners, which eliminate these problems, are a boon to small producer wine quality, to say nothing of their convenience, economy, and the elimination of water and chemicals for cleaning,” notes Clark Smith. The SmartBarrel wine storage system uses a patent diptube and single-use liners to store wine with no headspace – eliminating oxidation. The low oxygen permeable flexible liners can store partial volumes for years with no topping. Sampling is done by a vacuum pump reducing contamination. The liners are used only once which again avoids contamination due to poor cleaning, and also minimizes wash water usage. The Smart system have been available for several years for use with vertical drums, horizontal barrels, and 330 gallon IBC containers. Many wineries have a consider

Silver State Stainless crafts custom stainless steel storage tanks designed for the wine industry, olive oil production, and food packaging operations. ✓ Custom volumes and dimensions to fit your unique process ✓ Variable capacity options for flexible production ✓ Food-grade stainless steel construction ✓ American-crafted quality from experienced fabricators Whether you need specialized wine tanks, olive oil storage vessels, or large-capacity food-grade tanks, we build solutions tailored to your exact specifications. From design to fabrication, everything is crafted onsite by our talented team. Quality storage. Custom solutions. Built in America. Learn more: silverstatestainless.com or contact us today sales@silverstatestainless.com 

Why Delaying Your Purchase Could Cost You More Than You Think In today’s unpredictable economic climate, industries from agriculture to data centers and hospitals to municipalities face rising costs and shrinking timelines. If you’re considering purchasing a steel water storage tank, the time to act is now. National Storage Tank is here to break down the top 10 reasons why buying your steel tank today is smart and, in some cases, essential. Here are 10 reasons why buying your steel tank today 1. Rising and Unpredictable Tariffs on Steel Imports Tariffs on imported steel fluctuate, often rising without warning due to trade negotiations, global policy shifts, and protectionist economic measures. These tariffs directly increase the cost of steel, affecting all steel-related applications like Water and other liquid storage tanks. Locking in your tank price today protects you from the next price hike and is one of the surest ways to stay even close to budget on some projects.

Packaging supply stable, but uneasy While June ushered in a more stable rhythm after May’s tariff-driven frenzy, underlying uncertainty continues to shape planning, procurement, and pricing across the packaging and logistics landscape. Supply remains steady across most categories, but stability doesn’t mean simplicity. US glass manufacturers, in particular, are contending with a mismatch between output and demand. Inventories have piled up amid sluggish ordering, especially from wine producers still reeling from compressed consumer spending and slowing DTC velocity. With tanks and warehouses more full than empty, some domestic furnaces are now eyeing Q3/Q4 production pauses as a measure to rebalance. After a brief reprieve in May, diesel prices rose again in June, increasing from $3.499 to $3.599 per gallon, a continued reflection of the volatile energy market. According to the latest Deloitte economic outlook, while core inflation is showing signs of moderation, ener

New Technology Minimizes Water Usage  California has just mandated strict General Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water. These new regulations will greatly impact small wineries in the State that were previous exempt. Many small wineries (840 – 8,400 cases) will be classified as Tier 1 dischargers and will be required to file permits, build treatment facilities, and perform expensive monitoring and reporting. The issue is water usage and wastewater discharge from cleaning of fermentation and processing operations. The regulation itself is sound. Wineries need to stop wasting water and generating contaminated runoff. GOfermentor has always been at the forefront of water conservation. Our single-use biodegradable liners do not require any cleaning, and wineries using this equipment generate almost no wastewater. The built-in press eliminates the need for cleaning a conventional press. GOfermentor technology has been in use world-wide for over 7 years and

Building a crush pad to commercially process wine grapes at scale may be daunting. Luckily we've been doing it for years, and we have a few tips. Here are some ways you can use equipment to make harvest something to look forward to, not fear. This is a two-part series. In part one we'll take a look at everything up to the press. In part two, we'll take a deeper dive into presses. Step One: Receiving Grapes The first thing to consider is how you'll be receiving grapes, and how you'll be feeding the grapes into your processing equipment. In the US, grapes are typically moved in bins—they're referred to as macro bins, T-bins, or just plain old "bins". Given that bins are the most common way to receive grapes, they are also the most common way to load them into and out of crush pad equipment. This being the case, a forklift-mounted bin dumper tends to be a pretty crucial piece of equipment. You'll want to talk to a forklift sales company about t

Silver State Stainless will suit your individual needs whether you require variable capacity, red wine, white wine, or any specialized tanks. We build vessels to custom volumes and dimensions as your unique processes and applications require.  View our winery tanks here: https://silverstatestainless.com/tank-category/winery-tanks/

Winemaking Inventor Vijay Singh Has Revolutionized Small Wineries! Clark Smith explains how Vijay Singh has made his and other small winemakers' lives better: This master inventor has asked me to send you an email explaining his work. I am delighted to do so because he has eliminated from my life the three most annoying elements of small winery production. Annoyance #1: Nighttime punchdowns.  If I punch down my T-bin at 8PM, then eat, sleep, and punch down again at 8AM, a temperature differential of 20°F causes yeast to retool, resulting in H2S stinkiness. With GOfermentor's automatic punchdown feature, I can mix as often as I like. I can even leave town for a week and come back to perfect wine. Annoyance #2: Breakdown cooperage. How I hate those kegs and carboys that store partial barrels. Besides their fragility, they are always under foot, and frequently go to vinegar. With SmartBarrels, my partial barrels are stored in a bag-in-the-barrel alongsid

Minox VC Tanks Back in Stock Our small VC tanks from Minox are among the most popular items we sell. In sizes from 100 to 1000 liters, people use them for short or long-term storage, fermentation, dispensing, etc. The price is great, and it includes the floating lid kit (lid, inflatable inner tube, hand pump, tubing, etc.). You can add a butterfly valve, an end cap, a sample valve, or a tank stand to help keep it off the ground. By the time the wine harvest season rolls around these tanks are pretty much all sold out, so don't hesitate if there's a specific size you want. Check out Minox VC Tanks and Accessories Harvest Deal on Mori Sorting Table We have one floor model Mori TAV 3 meter sorting table that has been in storage for years, but has never actually been used. It normally runs $13,000. We are offering it for $8,495. There's just one, and it's certain to go, so act fast! Specifications:    • 3 meter length    • Runs on 230 V, si

The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary fermentation in SmartBarrel liners. It is suitable for use with grape juice (but not grape must), cider, mead and other liquid substrates. “We chose the GOfermenter system to minimize water use in our extreme desert location, but the benefits go far beyond water conservation,” avers Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cider in Torrey, Utah, “We are known for clean flavors because our fermentations are so hygienic in the bags, and we love the ease of clean-up when we are racking ciders.” The new add-on tool includes a temperature probe and a sampling port with a weighted ball for dipping into the fermenting liquid. A large relief valve permits the safe venting of gas from the primary fermentation. Its sealed liner condenses volatile aromatics back into the wine, enhancing the flavor profile of the final product. This new head also el