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Editorial Vinolok Emboss GĂŠrard Bertrand Geometric Drinks Co. Crystal Creativity Vinolok Bottles

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The Vinolok glass closure is different, it’s fresh and it’s elegant. The market is very enthusiastic about it. Because the closure is glass, it’s recyclable and that’s in keeping with our mission to be as environmentally friendly as possible. r o b s t u a r t, w i n e m a k e r R. Stuart & Co. Winery, USA

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Dear Partners, You are holding in your hands the magazine of Vinolok – a company that has exclusively produced and delivered unique glass closures made from genuine Bohemian crystal for 13 years. Vinolok was born under and remains an integral part of Preciosa, the world's leading producer of glass products whose tradition is anchored in Czech glass craftsmanship which dates back as far as the 16th century.

I am aware of the remarkable position of Vinolok on the market, and it is a great honour for me to be part of the Vinolok family, an ambitious and fast-growing company.

I have been part of the Preciosa team for 18 years. I like the unique way we manage to combine tradition and innovation: a very innovative approach in packaging, where Vinolok is concerned. Personalization and small volume special editions are notable trends these days, allowing the producer to do something special, something exclusive for the customer. Customers, as a result, develop a stronger bond with the producer’s brand.

It is important to know the trends and listen to market needs, but our customers’ satisfaction with, and tremendous popularity of the glass closures is what counts. We hear time and again how enthusiastic customers are about our Vinolok closures’ originality, oenological properties, flexibility and, last but not least, practicality.

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“Life is Beautiful” with the Vinolok Closure is the central theme of this year’s edition of our magazine. You will undoubtedly discover this beauty within its pages, as you read about those winemakers and producers of spirits who recognized the functionality and the advantages of a glass closure. Be sure not to miss the article on innovation from our innovation centre – it reveals all about glass embossing.

Raise the standard with Vinolok! I hope you enjoy this edition of our magazine, because life is beautiful!

— aleš urbánek Managing Director Vinolok, a.s.

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Vinolok is pleased to introduce the latest exciting innovation – glass embossing. Your logo, symbol or text can be applied to the closure directly in the form of a relief that rises directly from the Vinolok surface. The embossing is most effective when combined with transparent, opaque or metallic colours or coating.

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W I T H V I N O LO K E M B O S S

Personalization of the closures is used as a means of differentiating the brand from the competition.

Many customers keep the Vinolok closure long after the bottle is empty, making it a worth-while investment into your brand. Vinolok offers several options of how to put your brand on a glass closure – Vinolok Emboss being the newest. The glass embossing is a technique that makes it possible for the branding to rise above the Vinolok surface and to achieve

tactile sensation. This new technique is in line with the trend of embossed bottles made popular by many major bottle producers in recent years. Glass embossing connotes premium quality, and the look can be achieved at only a marginally higher price compared to the standard Vinolok. Please contact Vinolok Customer Service or your local distributor to find out more information and raise the standard of your packaging.

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Savage & Cooke An American Distillery has finally released its highly anticipated Second Glance American Whiskey, aged for a minimum of 5 years. The first impression is rich and bold with aromas of maple wood, cardamom, buttery toast and black cherries. Impressive intensity on the palate with an abundance of honey, caramel, hazelnut and baked dark fruits. The finish is layered and complex.

11 Minutes from Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine is a fresh, enveloping rosé with an intense and complex bouquet, created to accompany spring or summer evenings and other occasions. It's a fine blend created from the most noble native varieties like Corvina and Trebbiano di Lugana as well as the venerable Syrah and Carmenère varieties.

Tequila Reposado made by Bodegas Campotoro rested 9 months in a 225 litre cask of american oak waiting just for you. It is soft, sweet and unctuous with a long aftertaste. You can notice the perfect balance between wood and fruit.

Underground Spirits is highlighted by a portfolio of gin and vodka that has been given a fresh new look by drinks design agency Denomination. It draws on its Canberra roots and emphasizes the science behind the uniquely smooth spirits. Underground Spirits is an independent, multi-award-winning vodka and gin distillery from Australia.

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Take a journey to the south of France with the Wayfarer gin from Cologne.

The picturesque landscapes from the Mediterranean all the way to the Alps and their savoir-vivre are the inspiration for this unique Provençal gin by Wayfarer Distillery.

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The story of this special and extraordinary packaging takes us to China, where a young engineer founded GuanYun brand with an aim to make uniquely flavoured liquors using advanced technologies.

We are proud that Vinolok closure is part of the latest GuanYun special edition liquor which celebrates the Chinese New Year: Year of the Dog.

The winery Bodegas Tierras de Orgaz is based in the town of Manzaneque, Spain. All their wines including Mernat Rose are made with their own grapes, seeking to preserve the varietal aromas. These concentrated and balanced wines are the result of this careful selection, and are not to be missed!

LVE Côtes de Provence Rosé is the perfect pairing for summer. A lively pale pink colour. Highly aromatic with delicate notes of peach blossom, raspberry and apricot. An elegant, lengthy and mineral finish.

New Rosé by an American music icon John Legend.

The Smoked & Salted Gin from nginious! is simply a great example of how gorgeous packaging can be.

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Hampto This wine represents lifestyle, it captures the spirit shared between the Hamptons and the south of France: enjoying life and a good bottle of wine to share with friends. You are invited to live the rosé experience and dive into Hampton Water Rosé.

The fruit of the collaboration between Jon Bon Jovi and Gérard Bertrand, this rosé captures the lifestyle and the conviviality common to the Hamptons and to the south of France. With notes of strawberry and melon and its freshness, it is the ideal wine for your summer evenings.

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the founders Jon Bon Jovi and his son, Jesse, with Gerard Bertrand.

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symmetry tonics are produced in their true concentrated form, made from whole botanicals with minimal sugar content.

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the producer Jean-Baptiste Cristini (Tista) was born and raised in the Cape

Geometric Drinks Company creates botanically driven libations, expertly structured flavors sapped from nature. Constantly inspired by its surroundings within the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, Geometric Drinks seeks to harness all that the Cape has to offer, producing its own version of botanical and grape-based drinks. geometric gin is distilled from neutral spirits and fine grape spirit, resulting in a textured, silk-like gin. Fresh juniper is underpinned by citrus and cardamom, followed by heathery fynbos, our postmodern definition of classic cape dry gin.

Inspired by the Fynbos Floral Kingdom and the Cape’s botanical and spice-infused history, the alchemy and production are run by Jean-Baptiste Cristini. Co-founders Andrea & Chris Mullineux shared a passion for gin and had been contemplating a small batch production under the name of Geometric Gin with their business partner, Analjit Singh (BAS) in Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines.

A few chance encounters between Jean-Baptiste and the Mullineux prompted a storm of botanically inebriated ideas and Geometric Drinks Company was officially born. Their garden is located in the mountains of the Western Cape. Ingredients are picked in the immediate surroundings, in small quantities over a vast number of trees, to promote continued growth with some of the classic spices sourced from local suppliers.

What’s next? Vacuum distillation, low temperature brewing, botanically-enhanced wines … Geometric Drinks love to experiment and are busy with a few exciting new drinks. Be sure to check their website and Instagram account to see what's coming up. g e o m e t r i c d r i n k s .c o. z a

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Vinolok for winemakers No impact on aroma or flavour Don’t let cork ruin the aroma and taste of your wine.

Glass has been proven to be the best material for storing wine over the centuries.

Slower further development of wine inside the bottle Wines sealed with the Vinolok closure develop more slowly thanks to low OTR. So even big red wines keep their youthful freshness and fruitiness.

Maintain stability after bottling Use Vinolok to deliver stable environment in the bottle and to eliminate the difference in aroma and taste in each bottle thanks to total stability of the Vinolok closure.

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Vinolok for spirits producers Amazing customisation and design options Show the individuality of your brand with custom colours, inserted jewellery stones or metal objects. Have the closure top cut into a diamond shape or made from wood.

Open and close the bottle over and over again We all know that cork closures break. It’s in their nature.

But with Vinolok, you can open and close the bottle as many times as you need, even after many years.

Keep the taste and aroma intact Beverages closed with Vinolok do not suffer from drawbacks which occur with cork closures. The taste, aroma and colour remain the same and uninfluenced by cork.

Find out why life with the Vinolok closure is beautiful for wine and spirit producers around the globe.

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We wanted to find a solution that guarantees the quality of our wines and to resolve problems that occur when using natural cork. Vinolok makes sure that the wine is left to its natural process of aging and eliminates any external influences.

This is the big advantage of using Vinolok which we have used since 2004.

Thanks to Vinolok, the disaster of unpleasant problems created by the cork, has finally been eliminated. This extremely practical glass closure substantially simplifies the serving of the wine, since the “uncorking” no longer requires a corkscrew but can be done just with the hands.

Manfred Tement, owner of Weingut Tement, Austria

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Enzo Brezza, Azienda Agricola Brezza, Italy

I often had bad experience with natural cork – not always cork taint, but quality of wines with natural cork was not good and consistent.

With glass closure I have managed to avoid this.

We tested various closure types and only Vinolok enabled us to complete the bottle packaging as we anticipated. The design of the closure corresponds with the premium look of our wine bottles.

Istvan Szepsy Jr., owner of Szent Tamás, Hungary

Gérard Bertrand, owner of Gérard Bertrand, France

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Vinolok turned out to be the best closure for us as our gin sealed with the glass closure tastes the same be it 2 weeks or 2 years old. Also, we don’t have to worry that it will taint the gins as cork.

William Lowe, master distiller at The Cambridge Distillery, UK Vinolok closure helps to keep the character of the wine in the bottle and to ensure that each bottle of this premium wine tastes identically.

erts Josep Buján Fernández, oenologist at Freixeneda, Spain

Brilliance, purity, elegance, aesthetics and the perfect technical properties – these are the reasons we are choosing Vinolok closure to complete our spirits.

Jürgen Werth, Roner Distillery, Italy

I love the tradition and it is very important to us as a five-generation family winery. However, when tradition lets you down as it has with cork, then it is time to look for better closures.

Stephen Henschke, owner of the Henschke Winery, Australia

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THE BASICS

Find out why producers of spirits, water and wine from all around the world use the Vinolok glass closure.

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What kind of drinks is Vinolok designed for?

Vinolok is suitable for still wines, spirits, still water, oils and vinegar.

Does the closure offer more than one size?

The Vinolok glass closure comes in a wide range of sizes.

You can choose from sizes fitting bottlenecks 17.5, 18.2, 18.5, 20.0, 21.5 and 23.0 mm.

Does Vinolok fit into all bottles?

Vinolok is compatible with most common bottles. Vinolok provides a list of all recommended bottles, visit v i n o lo k b ot t le s .c o m .

What OTR values does the Vinolok glass closure reach?

The OTR values are around 0.0026 ml O2/day. The data are taken from the AWRI research; the complete report is available at v i n o lo k .c o m .

Are Vinolok closures officially tested?

Vinolok closures are tested in accordance with food safety regulations; apart from that, they are also tested in oenological institutions such as the Geisenheim in Germany or the AWRI in Australia. All test results are available at v i n o lo k .c o m .

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Is Vinolok suitable for bottling red wines and vintage wines?

Yes. A number of our customers use Vinolok for bottling red wines.

The oldest great wines aging under Vinolok date to the years 2003 and 2005 (Schloss Vollrads, Umathum, Henschke, J.B.Becker and others).

Is there a way to decrease the level of oxygen in a bottle?

There are two ways how to decrease the level of oxygen in a bottle: first, by regulating the headspace in the bottle; and second, by using an inert gas.

Is it possible to use glass closures in an automatic bottling line?

There are many ways how to use Vinolok when bottling: from the simplest hand capping to the semi-automated bottling machines to high-speed, fully automatic bottling lines.

Is it safe to use the Vinolok closure?

Vinolok is subject to strict output inspection, testing its resilience, safety and flawless functionality. Using the right technology ensures that there is no risk of the glass chipping or breaking during bottling, storage or transportation. Tests conducted by VLB Berlin certify Vinolok’s endurance.

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Unlike other vodkas, the preparation of the “Sərkərdə” takes 15-16 days. Sərkərdə, which means “General” in Azerbaijani is double distilled de luxe alcohol made of purified and softened water of Girdimanchay, natural honey and goat milk. a z - g r a n ata Azerbaijan

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There is only one place on earth – Crystal Valley – where 470 years of glassmaking tradition, unique natural resources, and the love of glass come together. Crystal Valley is also home to Preciosa, the parent company of Vinolok.

crystal creativity The Preciosa Flagship Store, creating the next chapter of Bohemian crystal heritage in the heart of Prague.

Preciosa inspires crystal creativity. As a leading international glass manufacturer, we strive to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the art of glassmaking. Through creative ideas and passionate people, we design brilliant glass and crystal components, one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring chandeliers, and elegant jewellery. People around the world appreciate the tradition and craftsmanship that infuses our work.

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PRODUCT ORIGIN

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The Maria Theresa chandelier shines with history and grace.

In production since 1743, it continues to brighten and beautify rooms the world over.

1548 The first kiln was fired up in Crystal Valley.

Crystal Valley’s glassmaking tradition continues and flourishes under Preciosa. We carry forward the history that began in 1548 when the first kiln was fired up. Today we work with contemporary design and modern technology.

1724 Preciosa begins cultivating chandeliers, a tradition that continues to this day.

1856 The world’s first glassmaking school opens in Kamenický Šenov.

In 2017, cult fashion icon Manolo Blahnik in cooperation with Preciosa unveiled a single pair of hand-made Bohemian-inspired stiletto-heeled boots at the Preciosa Flagship Store in Prague.

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Bigger isn’t always better. Preciosa's machine-cut Chaton Rose Maxima in microsize ss2 is the smallest 12-faceted flatback stone available on the worldwide market.

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Online catalogue of Vinolok bottles Now, you can find Vinolok compatible bottles online! The world has just become simpler with our new online catalogue of bottles suitable for the Vinolok glass closure.

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Find your perfect bottle, search by various categories such as volume, colour, weight, etc. All major bottle producers offer a wide range of products that are compatible with Vinolok and it takes just one click to discover them. We think that they are elegant, creative and unique just like any Vinolok closure.

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by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

BRD CUBANA

by Vetreria Etrusca Capacity: 750 ml Compatibility on request

GOLIA EXTRA

by Vetropack Capacity: 750 ml

ESSENCIA

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

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by Wiegand-Glas Capacity: 750 ml

DUO

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

B O R D E AU X

by Wiegand-Glas Capacity: 500 ml

NAIROBI

by Verallia Capacity: 750 ml

ALIENOR

by Verallia Selective line Capacity: 750 ml

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O S LO

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

SOFT

by Estal Packaging Capacity: 700 & 750 ml

EMPIRE

by Saverglass Capacity: 700 ml

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QBIC

by Saverglass Capacity: 500 & 700 ml

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by Müller Glas & Co Capacity: 375 ml

KENDO

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

BOURGOGNE ANTIK

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

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LO N G I S L A N D

by Saverglass Capacity: 375, 500 & 750 ml

SOPHIA

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

B O R D O E XC L U S I V E

by Müller Glas & Co Capacity: 750 ml

LITTLE SUMO

by Saverglass Capacity: 750 ml

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DESIGN OPTIONS

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colours Bring your packaging to life with Vinolok Colours.

This customisation option plays with the colour of the closure. You can cover the clear or the black Vinolok with transparent or opaque colours. The sealing ring can also be tinted any colour.

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metallic Add glamour to your packaging with Vinolok Metallic.

The Metallic set of Vinolok Design Options lets you combine the glass closure with metals. The closure can be coated with a high-gloss silver metal or coloured with a special ink with a metallic effect. Very popular is the use of metal ornaments which are placed on top of the Vinolok closure.

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sparkle Make your packaging shine with Vinolok Sparkle.

Add various jewellery stones on any Vinolok. From little gems in a form of a sticker to large size stones of all colours and shapes. Or refine the Vinolok glass closure with a Rhinestone Cut – have the top of the closure cut into a shape that resembles a precious stone.

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woody The most unique closure in the world. Vinolok Woody.

This collection is a symbiosis of two amazing materials – wood and glass – and we are proud to say that no other closure offers this combination of materials. The wooden top comes in several colours and can be enhanced with embossing or hot foil stamping.

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premium Enhance the luxurious look of packaging with Vinolok Premium.

This exclusive closure allows combining various materials with the singular properties of the Vinolok glass closure. It completes the luxurious look of any bottle. The bespoke shape of the Vinolok Premium closure makes each piece unique.

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y t i l i b a t s Wine needs

Winemakers producing wines for aging use Vinolok to ensure stable environment in a bottle. The glass closure eliminates differences in aroma and taste in each bottle thanks to its 99% stability. Forget unexpected oxidation in a bottle.

To find out more check www.vinolok.com