hi greg! we graduated to producing 60+ gallons /yr for the past 4 yrs.
because we're frugal (cheap) and a group (indecisive & obstinate) we've been
using carboys & 50 liter demi-johns ( glass & plastic) that we aquired over
the years. last year we did our 2ndary in all carboys because it was more
convenient. the carboys were easier to move around as we reno'd "the
winery." also, the carboys were more managable for us during rackings &
cleanings. this coming year we'll be at capacity & will have to review our
options too, as we look at "captial expeditures." that's our story & we're
sticking to it. hope this was helpful, regards, bobdrob


"Greg" wrote in message
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I'm ramping up my wine making this year and have started to plan and
buy equipment. I've been making batches of 5-7 gallons of wine to this
point. I plan to make around 30 gallons.

I have a large 55gal food-grade plastic barrel for primary and a new
30gal oak barrel for aging. My question is what others are using for
secondary/MLF containers.

At 30gal it isn't too unreasonable to have 6 carboys sitting around
(and I already have 3). But I've also thought about SS 15gal beer
kegs. What do others use for larger-volume secondary containers? What
do those who make full 55gal barrels of wine use?

Thanks in advance.

-Greg