I'm considering purchasing a recoop barrel. I've had a number of negative comments on refurbished barrels in general, but recoop seems to have won over a number of advocates, some of whom are making very fine wine. Any experience with ReCoop out here?
There have been a number of posts in the forums at winepress.us regarding barrels, and ReCoop barrels in particular. I don't recall anyone having any problems with a ReCoop barrel - they sound like quite a reputable outfit. Refurbished barrels will have thinner staves, so you may lose more wine to evaporation than with a new barrel, but that will apply to any refurbished barrel. I haven't tried them myself - I'm still working up to the larger batches that would be necessary to use a 30 gallon or 60 gallon barrel sensibly.
Doug
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