great buys » wine tank redwood crescents

These unique redwood crescents come from vintage wine tank bottoms. Wine tank redwood is prized for its clarity, grain, patina and 'flavorful' history. A deep, rosy hue from decades steeped in wine gives this already special material additional beauty and prestige. The as-is weathered surface of this wood has been darkened to a charcoal-amber appearance by decades of exposure to sun, wind and rain – the same rarefied climate that produces California wine grapes. The interior face of this wood is marked by crystallized wine residue. Once remilled and oiled, this wood gleams with a rich burgundy luster. This material is well-suited for a variety of applications, including furniture, shelving and finish installations. These wine tanks were reclaimed from the Sebasitani Vineyards of Napa Valley and the Wente Brothers Vineyards of the Central Coast – both historic California wineries. At $5 per board foot, this inventory is a remarkable value. Must be purchased in units. Call for details.

Sources: Sebastiani Vineyards of Napa Valley and the Wente Brothers Vineyard of California’s Central Coast.

Species: Sequoia sempervirens.

Color tones: As-is weathered charcoal-amber or resawn/surfaced to reveal rich burgundy and auburn hues.

Dimensions: 1-1/4” thick x 9” wide at widest point x 64” long.

Millwork: As-is, originally S4S, lumber circa the 1930s.

Character: Dowel holes along interior edges – 3/4” wide, spaced approximately 4’ apart. Seasoning checks. Also, crystallized wine residue on interior face. Some broken edges along outside rims of crescents.

Finish: Unfinished.

LEED: MR 4 (Recycled Content), MR 5 (Regional Materials)

Price: $5 per board foot. Must be purchased in units. Call for details.