Search results

Winemaking Talk - Winemaking Forum

Help Support Winemaking Talk - Winemaking Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    Update and Question I picked up some Barrel wax and took care of the problem areas, so I am good from a leaking perspective now. However, i do have a question about the solution that I used above (Potassium Metabisulphite + Citric Acid). After emptying the barrel and rinsing once, there is a...
  2. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    It’s been about 1 1/2 weeks so far. I’ll keep tapping off for now. I’ll pick up some barrel wax and see if that helps. Also, any idea where to get a test bung that allows filling Barrel with compressed air to help locate leaks?
  3. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    I followed instructions and have started process to seal my barrels. Started with 20% hot water, swished around, stood on head, filled both heads on outside for 20min. Emptied then refilled with solution of Citric Acid and Potassium Metabisulphite. After a week I have tapped both barrels off 3...
  4. M

    Where to buy Oak Barrels?

    Good luck!! Just curious, what did they charge for shipping (to what state)? That seems to be the biggest factor. I found some great barrels on west coast but the shipping kills it.
  5. M

    Where to buy Oak Barrels?

    Thanks for reply. I have looked briefly at Vadai, as it’s been mentioned here several times. Have you used other sources to compare against? What do you normally age in it and what size? As Hungarian oak, do you feel it imparts American oak or French Oak characteristic? Thx
  6. M

    Where to buy Oak Barrels?

    Hi all, I live in Northern NJ. I’m looking to purchase a couple new American or French Oak barrels (30 gallon/15 gallon). In the past I have purchased locally at Wine/Beer market, but feel the prices a bit inflated. This is only for Red Wine. I have had success with Barrel Works, which went...
  7. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    Yeah, I was getting confused and didn't realize the different chemicals that were mentioned. I'm following your original suggestions. Thanks again!!
  8. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    Thank you for the explanation. This clears up the confusion I was having.
  9. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    I have a follow up question. Are you suggesting to do this in one step or two? I cant tell from above. I just read another article that was similar to your solution, however, they suggest two separate steps: First, fill partially with cool water. Add a solution of either sodium carbonate or...
  10. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    Thank you!! I will follow this approach.
  11. M

    Need Help: Barrel good or bad?

    Hi All (first time poster) - So, I need some opinions or strategies before I proceed with my barrels. I have been making wine annually since 2010. Due to new job and other reasons, I have not been able to make wine the last 2 years. After emptying my barrels last, they were thoroughly rinsed...
Back
Top