Crafting excellence: Adega Vinho Winery's custom wooden wine bottle boxes from Carpenter Core

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In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Adega Vinho Winery has made a name for itself with its award-winning wines and dedication to quality. Recently, this family-owned winery celebrated a significant achievement with its 2022 Chardonnay, and they chose to commemorate this success in a special way with Carpenter Core's custom wooden wine bottle boxes. This article tells the story of Adega Vinho Winery and how their collaboration with Carpenter Core resulted in a beautifully crafted presentation for their prized wine.

The story of Adega Vinho Winery

Nestled in Stonewall, Texas, Adega Vinho Winery is a testament to a family’s dream realized. Founded by Andrew and Elena Bilger and his brother Michael, who serves as the head winemaker, the estate includes a 14.5-acre vineyard, winemaking facility, and tasting room.

The Bilger Family had long dreamed of planting a vineyard together. After years of balancing careers and raising children, they finally took the plunge in 2016, purchasing over 30 acres in Stonewall and planting their first vines in 2017. They officially opened the tasting room in 2020, right before the pandemic hit.

Adega Vinho Winery's commitment to using 100% Texas-grown grapes and paying homage to Portuguese wine traditions has set it apart. The name Adega Vinho means "Wine Cellar" in Portuguese, and five of the ten grape varieties planted on the property are Portuguese varieties.

Photo credit: Adega Vinho

A unique presentation for an award-winning wine

The winery’s 2022 Chardonnay marked a milestone for Adega Vinho, earning double gold at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. To celebrate this achievement, the winery wanted to create a memorable presentation for the Chardonnay at their End of Harvest Soiree.

Jeremy Wilson, Brand Ambassador and Sommelier at Adega Vinho explains, "We wanted to sell a two-bottle special with a really beautiful presentation box that had our name, logo, and motto 'Drink more Texas wine' engraved into the box.” After some research, he found Carpenter Core and began discussions with Alan Derrick, Owner.

Adega Vinho chose a double-bottle wine box with solid sides and a lid customized with brass hinges. "We love supporting local businesses and artisans," Wilson adds. "Alan's willingness to add beautiful brass hinges to the boxes and customize them with our branding made the collaboration special."

Pictured: Custom two-bottle wooden wine bottle box for Adega Vinho by Carpenter Core

The Carpenter Core experience

The process of working with Carpenter Core was marked by transparency and creativity. "From the moment we discussed things, everything went really smoothly," Wilson recalls. "Alan was honest about what could be achieved within our timeline, which was crucial for our planning. The communication was clear, and we appreciated the ability to tweak the design and placement of our logos."

The final product exceeded expectations. Each custom wooden wine bottle box contained two bottles of the 2022 Chardonnay, a thank-you note from the owners, and a touch of purple ribbon matching the winery’s brand color. The boxes were a hit at the End of Harvest Soiree, with many guests pre-purchasing them and even buying extras for friends.

Introducing hinges: A new standard in craftsmanship

The success of Adega Vinho’s custom boxes highlighted the importance of adding hinges to enhance the presentation and functionality of wooden wine boxes. Carpenter Core has now made hinges an available option for all its solid-side crates with lids.

Pictured: Carpenter Core’s hinge options are available in gold brass, silver chrome, and antique brass.

"Hinges provide a superior unboxing experience," explains Alan Derrick. "They add a touch of sophistication while ensuring the contents are well-protected, easily accessible, and beautifully presented. Customers can choose from premium hinges in gold brass, silver chrome, or antique brass to match their style."

The decision to incorporate hinges was driven by feedback from clients like Adega Vinho, who appreciated the enhanced appeal and practicality for their special events and tasting room displays.

A collaboration of craftsmanship

Adega Vinho Winery and Carpenter Core’s collaboration is a shining example of how dedication to craftsmanship and personalized service can create extraordinary results. The custom wooden wine bottle boxes succeeded not only in celebrating an award-winning wine but also in showcasing the beauty of local artisanship.