Re: Barrel and wine cellar set up question

Tom S wrote:
"Joe" <pinodiuva@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:PN28f.10490$Nj3.938078@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I am seriously considering getting an oak barrel(s). I don't believe I will have the wine volume to fill the standard 220L so I am considering the 55l and 110L sizes. One question that I am struggling with is how will I set these up to facilitate standard wine making operations.

To date I work with various size DJs. I built some wine tables so they are high enough so I can syphon from the Dj on the table to a DJ on the floor. How would this work with barrels most of the barrel stands I have seen are too low for this method? Will I need to start using pumps? What would be a practical wine cellar design to accomodate barrels?


If you don't wish to use a pump to move the wine, you could just build a rack that'll support the barrel a foot or two above the floor.

My rack is 30" high and supports two 120 liter barrels side by side. Facilitates siphoning when bottling and saves the back. I also use a pump http://www.liverani.com/frame/fra.prod2.htm to transfer from plastic barrels to oak and when racking.

Steve



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