We are currently recovering over 500,000 board feet of clear heart old growth redwood staves from 137 wine tanks at the Delicato Family Winery in Paicines, CA. See full description below.
Custom lumber orders are available including casing, tongue & groove siding or paneling, and shiplap. The lumber can also be processed with a “rosé” or a “burgundy” finish caused by red wine absorbing into the interior faces of the staves. It also contains the aroma of well-aged wine! We will custom mill to your specs. The wine tank staves are typically 19 feet + long.
Pricing:
Our paneling is priced by the linear foot but can be converted to square feet.
Pricing starts at $6.25 per LF.
At volumes over 3,200 LF, the price is $5.45 per LF.
At volumes over 32,000 LF, the price is $4.35 per LF.
We will negotiate lower at volumes over 64,000 LF.
Rosé or burgundy finishes are priced with an additional 25% premium.
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