I started my barrel today with 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. The 13.2 gallon barrel from Harford Winery was prepped without any leaks. The actual volume is about 15 gallons.
Thanks Wayne. I'm in Northern VA - would love to find a place closer than Harford - it's 2 hrs each way. I've tried to contact S&S (just south of Baltimore) with little success.
Love the barrel. Question for you or the other folks how much longer can you age your wine in that size barrel and get the same results for a smaller barrel ( i.e. 6 weeks in a 6 gallon barrel would be equivalent to what time in a 15 gallon barrel ?)
The cab is coming very nice in the Hungarian barrel; I'm hooked. I got another barrel this week. 30 liter Radoux. First batch will be Chambourcin from Jacks Grapes in Easton PA; then some CA Cab. and 2013 Chilean Malbec.