These wine tanks are being deconstructed at the Delicato Family Winery in Paicines, CA. The tank capacities range from 5,000 gallons up to 31,000 gallons. There is over 500,000 board feet of lumber currently being reclaimed from this facility. See below for a full description.
The provenance of these tanks gives the wood some interesting qualities. The staves were originally sealed with beeswax, lending a unique texture to the edges. The interior faces of the boards have absorbed different wines over the years, which have created beautiful “rosé” and “burgundy” colorations. Also, the lumber contains the aroma of well-aged wine! The majority of the tank staves are over 18’ in length and the tank bases are typically 18’ in diameter. Boards range from 5” to 7” in stave widths and up to 11” width in lid planks. All the lumber is 2 ½” thick or greater.
The tanks come with all the hardware needed for reassembly as well as installation instructions. The hardware includes (usually) 12 metal straps included in the original build that are 3” wide and 9 gauge thick. There are also (usually) 10 additional round metal binders with turnbuckles installed in the 1980’s for additional support. The turnbuckles on the straps were made by two companies: Bellagio and Rau. The original bungs are also included as are the through bolts that hold the 4” x 4” and 4” x 8” lids flat. There is no additional hardware such as nails or screws; everything locks together.
Pricing:
These tanks are priced by the total number of board feet per tank. One tank is priced at $11.00 per board foot. The price comes down to $9.00 per board foot for orders over 10,000 board feet. We estimate that the average 5,000-gallon tank contains 1,250 board feet and that the average 31,000-gallon tank contains 3,900 board feet. We are still measuring and calculating the other capacities. Coming soon…
Also coming soon are listings for milled products, including paneling at 5” and 7” widths and ½” and ¾” thicknesses.
Purchasing Instructions:
Customers are to submit 50% payment with initial purchase order and the second payment FOB. Acceptable forms of payment include check, ACH, and Zelle. Once first payment is received, customers have 30 days to arrange hauling. PRL&S may provide assistance, but customers are responsible for hauling. Hauling note: this lumber weighs about 4 pounds per board foot. All lumber is sold “as is”. We recommend kiln drying or air stickering the lumber before milling. PRL&S is not responsible for damage, shrinking, or cracking of the material Freight on Board.
Full Description:
With little fanfare, shrouded in the haze of a sometimes-forgotten California valley in San Benito County, rich in cattle ranching history and viticulture legacy, the single largest harvest of clear heart old growth redwood in recent memory is now underway. Over 500,000 board feet of lumber that have served as wine tanks for the last 75 years is now being reclaimed and headed for a variety of new applications and uses. The notably large and well-maintained tanks were taken out of service in September 2025 and purchased by Pacific Reclaimed Lumber & Supply (PRLS) in January 2026. The location is Paicines, CA, home to the historic Paicines Cattle Ranch (established 1842) and the New Alba Coast Vineyards owned by renowned vintners Delicato Family Wines (established in 1924).
The tank capacities range from 5,000 gallons to 31,000 gallons. Inside, they are a cavernous, round barrel shape with considerable floor space, unique acoustics, beautiful colors, and notable bouquet. Originally built between 1958-1960, the tanks have been exceptionally well cared for over the decades inside climate-controlled warehouses. Whole tanks can be rebuilt for water, whiskey, brandy, and of course wine. They can be converted into a two-story cabin or ADU, and they come with a lid so than an observation deck on top is even possible. Artisans, architects, and designers are already creating use layouts such as wine cellars, bars, offices, and dwelling rentals. Alternatively, after proper drying, the lumber can be used for trim, casing, exterior siding, interior paneling, trellising, windows, doors, and a wide range of furniture and even instrument applications.
Old growth redwood is not just beautiful lumber, but strength and versatility are its hallmarks. Its growth over time develops a rich character, sublime grace, and borderline magical array of qualities such as water resistance, fire resistance, and insect resistance. This type of wood is rare, and at this quality and volume it is an unprecedented harvest—the biggest deal in the PRLS founders’ combined 50+ year careers in the reclaimed lumber industry. There’s nothing like it available in the virgin lumber market.
Available for sale now exclusively on www.pacificreclaimed.com