Wineries

We help wineries run better.

Winemakers need a unique production system tailored to their specific wine-making criteria while maintaining a balance of controllability, budget, and system complexity.

From production rooms, storage rooms, tasting rooms, and wine caves, 3C Engineering has experience designing mechanical, plumbing, and hydronic systems as well as thorough energy management systems for optimal winery production.

Design Solutions

3C-Engineering-Brave-Maiden-Tank Systems — ***Tank systems designed to handle fermentation and cold stabilization***
Depending on the winemaker’s needs, tank systems can be designed to handle both.
***Ensure system reliability with redundant systems***
Stay in production mode despite failures with cost-effective redundant systems.

3C-Engineering-Brave and Maiden-Winery — ***Energy efficient night cooling systems***
Take advantage of the systems in place and use cool night time air to cool the facilities.
***Humidity control to prevent lost product***
Humidification systems are designed specifically for winery production to prevent product and monetary loss.

3C-Engineering-Winery-production-design — ***High volume hot water systems***
Hose stations are designed to handle a high volume of hot water that is used to sterilize drains, barrels, floors, tanks, etc.
***Trench drains designed to prevent clogging***
The drainage system will be designed to capture crushed grapes, stems, and other debris in order to prevent clogging.

3C-Engineering-Tasting-Room-Mechanical Design — ***Balance of performance and aesthetics***
Some wineries may host events or tours of their production facility. We will ensure that your production room is designed considering the production process and desired aesthetics.
***Reliable cooling systems for wine caves***
The ground temperature in California is not naturally low enough for wine caves. Therefore, these concrete caves need to be designed with cooling and ventilation systems, such as radiant floor cooling or air handling systems, to keep the rooms at the desired temperature.

Our Experience

3CE has over 10 years of experience designing dozens of winery systems, ranging from small tasting room expansions to ground-up design. Teaming up with experienced contractors that can provide custom HVAC equipment, 3CE also works closely with the winemaker to ensure system compatibility with the winemaker’s needs.

Here are a few wineries we have worked with: