You Can Buy a 30% Stake in This Californian Winery With Bitcoins
Forget about hip-hop albums, you can now buy a 30% stake in a Californian winery in exchange for a few bitcoins. Mondo Cellars, situated in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, is selling a sizable chunk of its business in an effort to promote the use of bitcoin. It is not a small business, either. The winery encompasses 80 acres and it produces white and red blends, including Syrah, Zinfandel and Mourvedre. It also features a small bed and breakfast, along with an on-site tasting room and outdoor event area. However, it is not just about acquiring a stake in a wine cellar. Mondo hopes to use....
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The world's first winery for sale for bitcoin. A new age of transaction is upon us. From PR Newswire: Link here: World's first winery sale for Bitcoin. World's first winery for sale for Bitcoin. Do you love wine and Bitcoins? You can now combine the two! Mondo Cellars - World First Bitcoin Winery. (PRNewsFoto/Mondo Cellars). PASO ROBLES, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ - Mondo Cellars is offering you the opportunity to own a part of an established winery for Bitcoin. The owners of Mondo Cellars understand the need for diversification and are also large Cryptocurrency enthusiasts.....
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