2021 The Grape Exchange (TGE) & The JOB Board
As of 8/28/18, Maria Smith will be handling OGEN, TGE & TJB. Please contact Maria at [email protected]
This service is provided by the OSU viticulture program. The purpose of this site is to assist grape growers and wineries in selling and/or buying grapes, wine, juice or equipment and post JOBS Wanted or JOBS for Hire. The listing will be posted to the “Buckeye Appellation” website (https://ohiograpeweb.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/) and updates will be sent to all OGEN subscribers via email. Ads will be deleted after 4 months. If you would like items to continue or placed back on the exchange, please let me know.
To post new or make changes to current ads, please send an e-mail to Maria Smith ([email protected]) with the contact and item description information below. Weekly updates of listings will be e-mailed to OGEN subscribers or as needed throughout the season. Suggestions to improve the Grape Exchange are also welcome.
The format of the information to include is as follows: Items (grapes, wine, equipment, etc.) Wanted/Needed or Selling: Name: Vineyard/Winery: Phone Number: E-mail Address:
Please send me a note to delete any Ads that you no longer need or want listed.
Note: All bulk wines sold in Ohio is to be sold for blending purposes only, not to exceed 40% of all the wine manufactured and imported. This is according to Ohio Revised Code (4303.03). This does not at all reflect upon the quality of the wine being sold for this purpose.
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There currently are two job listings on The JOB Board. Updates to TGE are listed as most current to oldest.
*Please scroll down to Ads, pictures & contact information The Grape Exchange May 21, 2021
For sale: Wine Tanks and Bulk Wine May 21, 2021
701 gal tank used for red wine fermentation, specifically Cabernet Sauvignon. Asking for $1500 for this tank is is double walled, thick stainless steel tank.
Mixing tank, about 60 gals in size. Price $400
2 Horizontal tanks both at 335 gal a piece. Comes with the bottom door. $500 each
Estate wine from Conneaut Creek (Lake Erie AVA) – samples upon request
2017 Riesling 350 gal - $12 a gallon
2016 Chardonnay 165 gal - $12 a gallon
2017 Chardonnay 60 gal- $12 a gallon
2018 Pinot Noir - 240 gal - $15 a gallon
Contact: Lauren Fiala [email protected]
Wanted: Bladder press May 21, 2021
1-2 ton capacity
Contact: Mike Frasca, Bokes Creek Winery 937-707-9843 or [email protected]
For sale: Grape harvester May 14, 2021
Mid 70s Chisholm Ryder Grape Harvester with Ford Power. Fair Condition with 4011 hrs. Stored Indoors. Asking $12,300. In Medina, OH area. Buyer responsible for transport.
Contact: Brook Stewart 440-452-3559 or [email protected]
For sale: Used harvest lugs and bird cannons May 4, 2021
Used Grape Harvest Lugs: About 150 available, Excellent condition, Well-built, Stackable Half the price of new ($13 each new) Asking: $6.50 each
Used M8 Multiple Detonation Bird Cannons: Good condition, Function well, built to last Asking: $500 for both
Contact: Brad 513-250-6177 (call or text)
Upcoming Auction: Winery and Distilling Equipment April 23, 2021
Online Only “Red Horse Winery & Distillery” Complete Liquidation Modern Wine & Distilling Manufacturing Equipment New Franklin, OH Owners have sold their property & retiring to Florida. Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidders online. PREVIEW/PICKUP LOCATION: 5326 Fairland Rd., Barberton, OH 44203 STARTS: THURSDAY – MAY 13, 2021 – 11:00 AM ENDS: THURSDAY – MAY 20, 2021 – 1:00 PM PREVIEW: FRIDAY – MAY 14, 2021 – 10:00 AM-2:00 PM PICKUP: SATURDAY – MAY 22, 2021 – 10:00 AM-2:00 PM AND MONDAY – MAY 24, 2021 – 10:00 AM-2:00 PM EQUIPMENT: Perlick Glass Washer - Hanna Sulfur Dioxide Tester - Hanna Total Acidity Meter (New In Box) - (2) 2000 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish - (3) 500 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish - (3) 1000 Criveller Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish - (3) 300 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish - (4) 200 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish – (1) 400 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tank W/ Marble Finish – (1) 50 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tank W/ Marble Finish – (4) 100 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish – (10) 1500 Liter Marchisio Variable Capacity Stainless Steel Tanks W/ Marble Finish & 12” Man Doors And Stands – (1) 220 Volt Zambelli Semi-Auto Corker – (1) 110 Volt Zambelli Semi-Auto Corker - (1) CDA Semi-Auto Labeling Machine – (1) Marchisio 6 Head Bottle Filler W/ Pump – (1) PicoBrew Zymatic Complete Brewing System (New In Unopened Box) – (1) 120 Gallon Hillbilly Stills Hand Hammered Copper Still W/ 6 Inch 6 Plate Column, Flagger And Shotgun Condenser – (4) 5000 Watt Electric Heaters, Includes 6 Inch Pot Still Column – (1) 50 Gallon Pot Still Stainless Oil Jacketed W/ Fusion Agitator (Air Powered) 4 Inch 4 Plate Column W/ Whiskey Helmet And Shotgun Condenser Electric Heated – (1) 26 Stainless Still W/ 4 Inch 6 Plate, Column Deflagger And Shotgun Condenser And Also 3 Inch Pot Still Column To Fit The Same – (1) 4-Inch Pot Still Column W/ Shotgun Condenser ALSO SELLING: Proforma Treadmill - GMC Pickup - Ford Transit Van - Motorized Scooter - Singer Sewing Machine NOTE: Winery opened in 2009, distillery equipment added. Many great years in business. Quality equipment in good working order. Complete inventory and catalog to be added. All large equipment must be removed by Friday, May 28, 2021, no exceptions!
ONLINE TERMS: Visa, MasterCard & Wire Transfer accepted. 10% buyer’s premium on all sales. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Multi Par auction process may be used.
AUCTIONEER/REALTOR: George Kiko, 330-418-1095 or [email protected]
KIKO Auctioneers (330) 455-9357 www.kikoauctions.com
For sale: Bulk wine and poly tanks April 23, 2021
Bulk Wine: We have over 120,000 Gallons of bulk wine available for sale (AVA's WA, CA, OR).
We are located in Ohio with the ability to produce and ship directly to you at the lowest prices in the market. All prices are negotiable based on volume.
We have:
Whites: Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Reds: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot, Primitivo, Tuscan Blend, Bordeaux Blend, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, Dolcetto, Touriga Nacional, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot.
600 Gal Poly Tanks: Vertical Tanks Specific Gravity-2.0” Weight -130 lbs Dimension 46x91 Lid - 16” Fitting - 2”
Pricing - 1 Poly tank $375.00/tank 2 tanks $300.00/tank 4-6 tanks $275.00/tank
Contact: Dominic Bosch, Shawn Cocita, or Carl Cocita Dominic: 231-492-6480 ([email protected]); Shawn: 216-712-5798 ([email protected]); Carl: 216-598-0504 ([email protected])
Available for Hire: Pest Control April 15, 2021
Mark Smearman of High Country Wildlife Nuisance Control LLC is available for the 2021 season to help you control vineyard nuisance pests (mammals/rodents). Services available for Lake and Ashtabula counties. If interested in services, please contact by the end of May.
Contact: Mark Smearman 440-478-6456
For sale: 150 gallon tank March 22, 2021
Clean, 150-gallon stainless steel tank. 36” diam x 36” high Can be used in open top fermenting or mixing. Has spigot and hard plastic cover. Price: $400, negotiable Pickup preferred with loading help. Located in Avon Lake.
Contact: Artists Supply Co. 440-840-5670
For sale Bulk wine: February 27, 2021
110 gal Muller-Thurgau/Pinot Noir Blush, semisweet 110 gal Muller-Thurgau/Pinot Noir Blush, sweet
Contact: Keith Elflein, Herrenhaus Elflein 740-954-3587 or [email protected]
For sale: ¼ Wooden bins February 8, 2021
Size of a 40x 48 pallet. Easy to handle. Wooden picking bins, great condition, stackable and heavy duty. Best price
Contact: Shawn Cocita [email protected]
Wanted: Small automatic or semi-automatic bottle corker and/or filler January 22, 2021
Looking for a small automatic or semi-automatic bottle corker and or filler. Currently doing everything by hand with a floor corker.
Contact: Jim and DeAnne Wade, West Main St Winery & Brewery 330-212-5008 (Jim cell), 330-212-5006 (DeAnne cell), [email protected]
The JOB Board There are currently two job postings
Experienced Sommelier, Gideon Owen Wine Company May 21, 2021
- Extremely Knowledgeable on all types of varietals, techniques & processes - Must have experience in sales, events and winery operations
APPLY BY: Sending resume/contact info to [email protected]
Vineyard Manager, Gideon Owen Wine Company May 21, 2021
- Hours Flexible - Experience Necessary - Maintain existing vineyards & help establish new ones - Pay commensurate on experience
APPLY BY: Sending resume/contact info to [email protected]