Magnum675 Clay Wine Fermenter

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C E R A M I C W I N E F E R M E N T A T I O N

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For nearly 8000 years Georgians have been using ceramic vessels (Qvevri) for winemaking. These wines are famous for their stability and exceptional taste, largely achieved without the use of chemicals or preservatives.

In contrast to the scientific approach of Western winemakers, the Georgian tradition relies more on intuition and "feel" applied in context to their

ancient knowledge, so enhancing a consumer perception of "authenticity" and justly positioning Georgian wines at the high end of the market.

In the West, winemakers are constantly being challenged by wine lovers to provide greater quality and choice and thankfully, though often highly competitive, the industry is flourishing upon a common

platform, both perceived and real; "In pursuit of excellence."

Consequently the need for innovation and new technology is a reality, with winemakers driven to achieve a competitive advantage and ever more

intimate relationships with consumers.

Enter the magnum675, inspired by Natural Selection Theory and made by master craftsman, Phillip Sedgman; a profound nexus of the old world and the new and a compelling opportunity to consolidate and create new customer relationships.

a practical device that gifts a whole new arena of innovation

a technological masterwork

an ancient practice, longed for by wine lovers

a noble counterpart to steel and oak

a harmony of shape, strength and micro-porosity

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For nearly 8000 years Georgians have been using ceramic vessels (Qvevri) for winemaking. These wines are famous for their stability and exceptional taste, largely achieved without the use of chemicals or preservatives.

In contrast to the scientific approach of Western winemakers, the Georgian tradition relies more on intuition and "feel" applied in context to their

ancient knowledge, so enhancing a consumer perception of "authenticity" and justly positioning Georgian wines at the high end of the market.

In the West, winemakers are constantly being challenged by wine lovers to provide greater quality and choice and thankfully, though often highly competitive, the industry is flourishing upon a common

platform, both perceived and real; "In pursuit of excellence."

Consequently the need for innovation and new technology is a reality, with winemakers driven to achieve a competitive advantage and ever more

intimate relationships with consumers.

Enter the magnum675, inspired by Natural Selection Theory and made by master craftsman, Phillip Sedgman; a profound nexus of the old world and the new and a compelling opportunity to consolidate and create new customer relationships.

a practical device that gifts a whole new arena of innovation

a technological masterwork

an ancient practice, longed for by wine lovers

a noble counterpart to steel and oak

a harmony of shape, strength and micro-porosity

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To impart a sense of physical scale, we’ve compared the magnum675 to the height of the

average male; expressed here artistically with the aid of Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”

Another reference of measure, is the number of bottles (including Must) that can be produced

from it, using a 750ml bottle as the standard

scaleStanding just over one and a half metres tall (five feet, one inch) the magnum675 is ideally suited to medium and large scale boutique wine making enterprise.

900 magnum675 = 1.59m (5ft 2in) - Average Male = 1.72 m (5ft 6in)

900 x 750ml or 891 “Fifth” bottles

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To impart a sense of physical scale, we’ve compared the magnum675 to the height of the

average male; expressed here artistically with the aid of Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”

Another reference of measure, is the number of bottles (including Must) that can be produced

from it, using a 750ml bottle as the standard

scaleStanding just over one and a half metres tall (five feet, one inch) the magnum675 is ideally suited to medium and large scale boutique wine making enterprise.

900 magnum675 = 1.59m (5ft 2in) - Average Male = 1.72 m (5ft 6in)

900 x 750ml or 891 “Fifth” bottles

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415mm / 16.33”

8” 36

.17”

990mm / 38.97”

320mm / 12.59”

825mm / 32.48”

150kg330.7 lbs

dimensionDimensions are important, not just for aesthetic harmony, but also for “good posture".

“Resting” with gravity the magnum675 pushes the bulk of

its contents rst into the stand; then into the ground while holding them safely centered upon

a vertical axis

TOP OPENING DIA.

OVOID DIAMETER

OVOID HEIGHT

TOTAL HEIGHT

STAND DIAMETER

STAND HEIGHT

ARCH HEIGHT X3

ARCH WIDTH X3

990mm / 38.97”

415mm / 16.33”

1190mm / 46.85”

1590mm / 62.59”

825mm / 32.48”

360mm / 14.17”

185mm / 7.28”

320mm / 12.59”

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415mm / 16.33”

8” 36

.17”

990mm / 38.97”

320mm / 12.59”

825mm / 32.48”

150kg330.7 lbs

dimensionDimensions are important, not just for aesthetic harmony, but also for “good posture".

“Resting” with gravity the magnum675 pushes the bulk of

its contents rst into the stand; then into the ground while holding them safely centered upon

a vertical axis

TOP OPENING DIA.

OVOID DIAMETER

OVOID HEIGHT

TOTAL HEIGHT

STAND DIAMETER

STAND HEIGHT

ARCH HEIGHT X3

ARCH WIDTH X3

990mm / 38.97”

415mm / 16.33”

1190mm / 46.85”

1590mm / 62.59”

825mm / 32.48”

360mm / 14.17”

185mm / 7.28”

320mm / 12.59”

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The ovoid shape of the magnum675 is mathematically derived from the hyperbolic

cone, a section of a Torus

Through micro-porosity, the ovoid interacts with the environment and the uid contents forming a

Torus Vortex in motion

Imagination is required to visualize this process called “passive convection”

Intelligent design automates function.

No intervention is required for obstacle free fluid motion and complete coverage is achieved by a “self” formed Torus Vortex.

liquid close to the wall cools, gently moving down

the core holds its temperature and gently rises

obstacle free, the entire mass slowly rotates

so, a subtle torus like vortex is “self” formed

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The ovoid shape of the magnum675 is mathematically derived from the hyperbolic

cone, a section of a Torus

Through micro-porosity, the ovoid interacts with the environment and the uid contents forming a

Torus Vortex in motion

Imagination is required to visualize this process called “passive convection”

Intelligent design automates function.

No intervention is required for obstacle free fluid motion and complete coverage is achieved by a “self” formed Torus Vortex.

liquid close to the wall cools, gently moving down

the core holds its temperature and gently rises

obstacle free, the entire mass slowly rotates

so, a subtle torus like vortex is “self” formed

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strengthWhen Fire and Earth combine with Form, timeless strength is born.

11 - 12mm

Not indestructible, yet far from fragile, the magnum675 could be excavated whole in a thousand years

Specially formulated clay is slip cast into shape and red in a custom built kiln large enough to hold all three

components; lid, ovoid & tripod stand

Optimal wall thickness retains micro-porosity without compromising strength and the ovoid’s ‘innite arch’

ensures structural integrity

ring above stoneware temp1260ºc x 42 hours

ovoid, the strength of an innite arch

compression tested 200kg+675ltr x 96hrs

11-12mm wall for optimal strength and micro-porosity

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strengthWhen Fire and Earth combine with Form, timeless strength is born.

11 - 12mm

Not indestructible, yet far from fragile, the magnum675 could be excavated whole in a thousand years

Specially formulated clay is slip cast into shape and red in a custom built kiln large enough to hold all three

components; lid, ovoid & tripod stand

Optimal wall thickness retains micro-porosity without compromising strength and the ovoid’s ‘innite arch’

ensures structural integrity

ring above stoneware temp1260ºc x 42 hours

ovoid, the strength of an innite arch

compression tested 200kg+675ltr x 96hrs

11-12mm wall for optimal strength and micro-porosity

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Weight and tension provide a perfect seal that can be easily cleaned or changed

The airlock valve is always in reach and the lids integrated handle can be lifted with one hand for direct

inspection and adjustment of the precious contents

as aboveElegant design allows intuition to thrive and enhances simplicity of use.

crafted snug-t silicone seal

50mm hole for airlock valve

integrated easy-lift handle

registration marks for perfect alignment

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Weight and tension provide a perfect seal that can be easily cleaned or changed

The airlock valve is always in reach and the lids integrated handle can be lifted with one hand for direct

inspection and adjustment of the precious contents

as aboveElegant design allows intuition to thrive and enhances simplicity of use.

crafted snug-t silicone seal

50mm hole for airlock valve

integrated easy-lift handle

registration marks for perfect alignment

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so belowRobust foundations safely nurture a precious load.

Slip cast and red in the same kiln pass to perfection, the detachable base forms a sturdy tripod rest for the magnum675 and its contents

When fermenting is done, extraction is performed from below

matching slip cast tripod base

12mm tted cork cushion between vessel and stand

feet protected with 12mm cork & 40mm HDPE

ball valve with 316 stainless steel Triclover, BSP or BSM threads

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so belowRobust foundations safely nurture a precious load.

Slip cast and red in the same kiln pass to perfection, the detachable base forms a sturdy tripod rest for the magnum675 and its contents

When fermenting is done, extraction is performed from below

matching slip cast tripod base

12mm tted cork cushion between vessel and stand

feet protected with 12mm cork & 40mm HDPE

ball valve with 316 stainless steel Triclover, BSP or BSM threads

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alchemistPhillip Sedgman.

Magnanimity, technical brilliance and ultimate

determination.

These are some of the qualities needed to achieve the

near impossible, the magnum675, arguably the largest

slip cast ceramic object ever made.

And if it were possible, Phillip would be the one to do it,

drawing on decades of experience, his astonishing skill as

a craftsman and by rallying his friends and loyal

associates to the task.

Like a charismatic, witty, edgy “alchemist” manipulating

matter with the precision of a master, Phillip has made

Flowforms for bio-dynamic agriculture and water

enhancement for more than two decades.

Because of their unique shape and the specic motion

they create in the water that ows through them (The

Lemniscate or double vortex), Flowforms require

tremendous technical ability to make.

Now Phillip is applying those abilities to a different, but

equally as meaningful creation; clay “magnums” for wine

fermentation and storage.

After nearly two colourful, passionate and sometimes

painful years of R & D, the rst reliably successful

magnum675 came out of the kiln in December 2010.

Since then, the encouragement, enthusiasm and

commitment from winemakers the world over, has spurred

Phillip on to continue striving for perfection.

He gratefully acknowledges their inputs and the

assistance he received from his friends to meet the

challenge; fellow ceramicist Mark Warren; carpenter and

business partner Colin Milanes; winemaker Tom

Shobbrook; marketeer and artist Carl Joseph Paola.

“ “

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alchemistPhillip Sedgman.

Magnanimity, technical brilliance and ultimate

determination.

These are some of the qualities needed to achieve the

near impossible, the magnum675, arguably the largest

slip cast ceramic object ever made.

And if it were possible, Phillip would be the one to do it,

drawing on decades of experience, his astonishing skill as

a craftsman and by rallying his friends and loyal

associates to the task.

Like a charismatic, witty, edgy “alchemist” manipulating

matter with the precision of a master, Phillip has made

Flowforms for bio-dynamic agriculture and water

enhancement for more than two decades.

Because of their unique shape and the specic motion

they create in the water that ows through them (The

Lemniscate or double vortex), Flowforms require

tremendous technical ability to make.

Now Phillip is applying those abilities to a different, but

equally as meaningful creation; clay “magnums” for wine

fermentation and storage.

After nearly two colourful, passionate and sometimes

painful years of R & D, the rst reliably successful

magnum675 came out of the kiln in December 2010.

Since then, the encouragement, enthusiasm and

commitment from winemakers the world over, has spurred

Phillip on to continue striving for perfection.

He gratefully acknowledges their inputs and the

assistance he received from his friends to meet the

challenge; fellow ceramicist Mark Warren; carpenter and

business partner Colin Milanes; winemaker Tom

Shobbrook; marketeer and artist Carl Joseph Paola.

“ “

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