2018 The Grape Exchange (TGE) & The JOB Board As of 7/1/17, Christy Ecktein will be handling OGEN, TGE & TJB. Please contact Christy 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 Christy Eckstein ([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: Note: Please send me a note to delete any Ads that you no longer need or want listed. There are currently six jobs listed 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 March 9, 2018 (10) For Sale: Leaf Puller, Shoot Binder and Mast March 9, 2018 $40,000 OBO. One Binger mechanical Leaf Remover (Roller type), One Ero Shoot positioning attachment , One Binger carrying Mast (Will move in 3 directions, up/down, in/out and will change pitch of machine from left to right). Used in Vineyard canopy Management. Great savings of time and labor during a busy time of the season. 2 Braud Harvesters $15,000 OBO. Braud Harvesters for sale, one in good working condition and one for spare parts. Pull behind type. 2 options for fruits; on-board bin can hold ~1100lbs of harvested grapes, or conveyor can be attached to drop grape into following tractor. Great Machine. Wine Filter $5,000 OBO. Stainless Steel Wine Filter . Orion Filter. Capacity of 19 pads, with in and out pressure gauges and valves 2000 Gallon Plastic Tanks $2,500 each. 4 tanks for sale. Tanks are secured on a slanted steel base to aid in draining. Formerly Used for wine making. 2 locations Fitted for 2" Hose clamps Basket Press CEP Basket Press, comes with 2 Baskets. 2007 Model CEP Sirio 70 BT 9000 $30 per roll. Minimum purchase of 15 rolls. Discount for whole pallet ($27/roll). 4,500ft/roll BT 4000 $36 per roll. Minimum purchase of 15 rolls. Discount for whole Pallet ($32.50/roll). 4,000ft/roll Peter Rigan Harbor Hill Fruit Farms 231-632-0703 [email protected] For Sale: Rhino PD-45 Post Driver March 6, 2018 Rhino PD-45 post driver, delivers up to 1700 blows per minute, with 20' of 3/4" quick connect hose, control valve and filter/oiler/regulator, asking $1,200 Name: Tim Downey Phone: 513-576-0446 Email [email protected] For Sale: Hidden Lakes Winery & Distillery, Canal Winchester March 6, 2018 All inventory, 2 buildings plus a barn - $749,900 Contact: Damon Pfeiffer, Office: 614.834.5294 For Sale: 60 Gallon Tank February 21, 2018 3 PT. Cat 1. Used for fungicides. Selling price $75.00Contact: Tom Kiel Goldens & Grapes Vineyard 330-256-5512 [email protected] For Sale: Bulk Wine from The Winery at Versailles Wine Vintage Availability (Gal) $/gal Apple (dry) 2017 275 $8.00 Spiced Apple (sweet) 2017 275 $12.00 Blackberry (finished) 2017 110 $23.00 Blueberrry (finished) 2017 110 $20.00 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 1500 $18.00 Cabernet Franc 2016 165 $17.00 Catawba 2017 1100 $9.00 Cayuga 2017 275 $10.00 Chambourcin 2015 1300 $11.00 Chambourcin 2016 1500 $11.00 Chancellor 2016 1500 $10.00 Chardonnay 2017 2000 $15.00 Concord 2016 1100 $8.50 Foch 2017 1100 $11.00 Frontenac 2017 550 $11.00 Merlot 2016 550 $16.00 Merlot 2017 1100 $16.00 Muscat 2017 550 $14.50 Niagara 2017 1100 $8.50 Peach (finished) 2017 275 $14.00 Petite Sirah 2017 120 $19.00 Pinot Grigio 2016 400 $15.00 Port of Chambourcin 2016 500 $20.00 Port of Chambourcin 2017 275 $20.00 Riesling 2017 3000 $16.00 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 550 $16.00 Steuben 2016 550 $8.50 Strawberry (finished) 2017 120 $18.00 Traminette 2017 550 $12.00 Vidal Blanc 2016 2000 $9.00 Vidal Blanc 2017 6000 $9.00 All wines are 100% varietal. Delivery is available at additional cost, as are containers. Call Dave at (937) 526-3232 to place an order, or to request samples. Questions/Requests may also be emailed: [email protected] If you're looking for something not listed, please don't hesitate to ask. For Sale: Blue Line Accutech 400 Gallon Stainless Sprayer Raven/GPS speed, calibrated. New HD Ace pump, New Bearings on fan, excellent shape. Selling price $11,800 Contact: Dan Nitz (269) 876-0014 or [email protected] For Sale: Pic Ryte Harvester $49,000 OBO. Single/double Curtin. New hydrostat, new hydraulic pump, new wheel motors, new batteries, newer motor, $5000 in spare new parts. Contact: Dan Nitz (269) 876-0014 or [email protected] For Sale: 2000 Gallons Vidal Ice Wine Juice 17 harvest 40 brix In 250 gallon totes, will sell smaller quantities $47.50/gallon FOB Great quality Contact: Dan Nitz (269) 876-0014 or [email protected] For Sale: Excellent Quality Estate Ice Wine Juice Available for Limited Time December 11, 2017 Ferrante winery located in Geneva will have excellent quality estate Ice Wine juice available for limited time for $70 per gallon. Finished Ice Wine for blending purposes for $90 per gallon. Contact: Nick Ferrante, Ferrante Winery (440) 466-8466 or [email protected] For Sale: Concord Ice Wine Juice December 11, 2017 Emerita Vineyards has Concord Ice Wine juice for sale, contact (440) 221-8951 for pricing. Contact: Kathy Crowley, Emerita Vineyards (440) 221-8951 For Sale: 250 Gallons Each of Young Wine for Blending Purposes December 7, 2017 250 gallons each of young wine (this year’s harvest) of Concord and Catawba at $4.00 per gallon, also 250 gallons of young wine Vidal Blanc at $6.50 per gallon. Contact: Scott Buente, French Ridge Vineyards [email protected] For Sale: 25 sheets of AF20 Clear Filtration Sheets and 125 Sheets of AF9 - Course December 1, 2017 Made by Filterox - $150 for all Contact: Bob Matus, Matus Winery 440-774-9463 or [email protected] For Sale: Stainless Steel Tanks November 28, 2017 Two 235 Horizontal Stainless Tanks with Stand - $1,300 Contact: Chad Marsh, Ugly Bunny Winery 330-988-9057 or [email protected] For Sale: Wine/Beer Minibrew Fermentation Tanks November 16, 2017 Twelve 15 gallon tanks - $99 each Seven 40 gallon tanks – $199 each Good for small start up winery or for small batches of specialty wine or beer. Great for home brewer. Easy to move and clean; all hardware included (valves, lids, etc) Pickup only – located in Columbus, Ohio Contact: Jackie Trexel, Quail Crossing Cellars 614-325-9761 For Sale: Hydraulic Basket Press November 13, 2017 Press basket is stainless steel and measures about 27" in diameter by 29.5" tall, 220v single phase. Press works well, the basket is slightly bent but it does not affect performance. Four wheels, top of press tilts out of the way for easy loading/unloading must. New these list for about $9000, selling for $4900. Contact: Robin Coolidge, RockSide Winery & Vineyard [email protected] The JOB Board There are currently six job postings at this time. Vineyard Manager & Assistant Winemaker – Vineyards at Pine Lake The Vineyards at Pine Lake is seeking a hands-on, WORKING VINEYARD MANAGER, to manage all aspects of viticulture on our beautiful, family-owned, 90+ acre facility located in northeast Ohio. Do you have a passion for growing grapes and being outdoors? Would you like to utilize your management skills to oversee the day-to-day operations of a 5-acre vineyard (growing soon to over 16 acres) while getting your hands dirty and participating in all aspects of vineyard operations from the ground up? If so, then you need to apply for this exciting opportunity! In addition to being outside in the vines, this position also has the opportunity to spend some time inside the cellar as assistant winemaker. Not only will you get to have a direct impact on the quality of wine by producing excellent fruit, but you will also get to be a part of what happens to the fruit after harvest. This position reports directly to Winemaker and Ownership. The Vineyard Manager portion of the position will be responsible for, but not limited to: Cultivation, thinning, pruning, tying, suckering, canopy management, planting and replanting, irrigating and harvesting Pest, fungicide and herbicide management Irrigation, monitoring and making recommendations related to vineyard and fruit quality Erosion control, trellis Installation, irrigation installation, frost protection, vineyard installation, fence installation and R&M Provide and acquire proper tools for all jobs; make sure that workers use the necessary equipment; keep areas clean and orderly; comply with county, state and federal regulations Enforce company policy; ensure that every job or task is safe for the employees; supervise to make sure all work is carried out correctly; assist the workers and treat them with respect Must be able to reasonably estimate harvest equipment needed; provide accurate harvest estimates; work within assigned budgets Understand and train employees in Policy, Procedures and