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New tanks cause quite the stir

On September 10th Precision Crane Service, Inc. delivered three shiny, new, 3,000 gallon tanks. These double gated tanks joined the 12 others already in the courtyard. With this new equipment our winemaker and his crew are given more options. For example, they have the ability to separate the vineyards into different tanks as they pick. Overall this will make it easier for them to manage the facility during harvest.

As soon as I heard those brakes squeech to a halt my head was up, then with camera in tow I went. I just had to see how this gigantic hydraulic truck crane was going to fit in the already heavily equipped construction zone/harvest crush pad. It was quite the event. Probably the best part of it all was watching Foreman's Tom Jr. and Dean managing this exceptionally crowded space. Good job guys, it sure wasn't an easy task.

How much more can we do at once here at Whitehall?

Let's see...
-Half ton grape bins check
-Sorting table check
-Pressing check
-Construction workers check
-Forklifts check
-Electrician's check
-Welder's check
-50-ton Hydraulic Truck Crane check

I'm glad all I had to do was stand back, way back, and take these photos:

The courtyard itself is really starting to come together. The catwalks are up and the stairs are complete. That mobile bridge that I have been hearing about will sure be nice for the cellar crew. These photos are still a little dark. Those many, many lights have yet to all be installed. But at least you get the idea.