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Suggested Equipment and first time wine kits
(Jack) wrote in message . com>...
> I think I'm getting close to taking the plunge. I've seen many
> equipment kits on the internet. Any recommendations? I guess I'm
> just as interested in a quality supplier as I am a quality kit. I
> don't mind spending up to $200 to get started. Though from what I've
> seen, it doesn't look like it will cost that much. Seems like most
> folks like the glass carbouys so I'll probably go that route. I'm
> also interested in small, wood barrels. Of course, that can come
> later.
>
> Also, what is a good first-timer wine kit (red). I like cabs, merlots
> and such-- typically failry dry and not too sweet. I've seen the 28
> day kits, but am a little skeptical. It would be nice to get one or
> two batches in for practice that didn't take too long to complete. It
> would be a huge let down to make, ferment and bottle over the course
> of a year, only to discover my wine tastes like dog doo-doo. I would
> also like for each of these first batches to be small, ten bottles or
> less if that's possible. I don't want a glut of mediocre wine. I
> just want enough to wet my whistle (pun intended).
I really would suggest going to the top of this page where it says
"google search" and type in "first time red wine kit." Then click on
the bullet next to rec.crafts.winemaking and hit "search." You'll get
more responses than you can possibly read. Any time I have a question
about my winemaking I always check the archives first, and invariably
I find the answer I need. Good luck!
Kim
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