Emptying and refilling wine barrel

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I'm emptying my wine barrel for first time and refilling it. Is it as simple as emptying and refilling. I'm guessing it needs to be cleaned out in between. Anyone have a link or any advice on how to do this?
 
I'm emptying my wine barrel for first time and refilling it. Is it as simple as emptying and refilling. I'm guessing it needs to be cleaned out in between. Anyone have a link or any advice on how to do this?

You can always use the Allinonewinepump to empty and refill with the proper attachments. Please pm as I will need your opening diameter to determine which bung size you need to order.

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I just use a racking cane into a carboy. When light enough pick up and use your funnel with screen and dump the rest into carboy. Rinse sediment with warm water, drain, pour 3 cups of Kmeta sanitizing solution in and swish it around well using a silicon bung, drain. Refill with new wine. Done.
 

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