Barrel Care
Handle the barrel carefully so not to
displace staves. Barrels should be stored off
the ground in a temperature and if
possible humidity controlled cellar away
from direct sunlight.
We recommend that you completely fill the barrel with warm water for 24 to 48 hours. This should swell the barrel and allow the barrel enough time to be hydrated. Try to use chlorine free, clean, potable water when hydrating.
Upon draining the barrel, it must be filled with wine immediately or let the barrel drain thoroughly then gas or sulphur stick to prevent any unfavorable biological characteristics. We recommend hydrating every six to eight weeks.
Please contact our Customer Service Representative for additional help.
We recommend that you completely fill the barrel with warm water for 24 to 48 hours. This should swell the barrel and allow the barrel enough time to be hydrated. Try to use chlorine free, clean, potable water when hydrating.
Upon draining the barrel, it must be filled with wine immediately or let the barrel drain thoroughly then gas or sulphur stick to prevent any unfavorable biological characteristics. We recommend hydrating every six to eight weeks.
Please contact our Customer Service Representative for additional help.