I'm also new; on my third kit.

I strongly recommend you visit the Jack Keller web site and read every page;
really helped me a lot.

http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/index.asp

Mark


"Jack" > wrote in message
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> It appears that many folks rack from the main fermenter into a 6 gal
> carbouy, then later into a 5 gal carbouy. Most equipment kits come
> with a large fermenting bucket and then a 6 gal carbouy, but no 5 gal
> carbouy. I realize that you can buy separately.
>
> I am about to make my first batch of wine, the Brew King Selection
> cab. I know I probably want to age at least a month longer than what
> the instructions state, but should I also transfer into a second
> carbouy? I guess if I go this route, I could bottle some and still
> have enough to fill the 5 gal carbouy.
>
> I'm obviously not going to hit a homerun on my fist at bat, but I
> would like to make something that I will enjoy. Some people say
> "comparable to a $15 bottle of wine," while others say, "comparable to
> a $20 bottle of wine." I'm hoping for something comparable to an $8
> bottle of wine.