Ready to start putting together a room in my unfinished basement for my
winemaking. About a 90 square foot space with water roughed in, a drain, and
that is all. Will begin by running an electrical circuit soon for plugs and
lights. I have always made my wine pretty much over the kitchen sink, so I
looking forward to this new space.

Since I am starting from scratch, are there any suggestions beyond the
obvious needs. Thanks.

Keith




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Keith:

Don't think there's much to it but the obvious really. I'm in the
process of putting together a 'winery' too.

Been thinking about efficient use of space, such as carboy shelves
[floor to ceiling] in corners instead of along the walls, hanging
cabinets to keep counter space clear, tool caddies such as in a shop
for frequently needed items, hydromoeter, thermometer, racking tubes,
etc.

Just about decided on a big plastic laundry sink. I know, not elegant
or cool. But, it holds a carboy if I need to quickly warm or cool
must in a water bath, holds 2 cases of bottles for soaking,
indestructible, cheap.

A small table or barrel half, a 2 seater park style bench, and a bar
stool will be in there for tastings!

What else?

Steve



"Keith Hobbs" > wrote:

>Ready to start putting together a room in my unfinished basement for my
>winemaking. About a 90 square foot space with water roughed in, a drain, and
>that is all. Will begin by running an electrical circuit soon for plugs and
>lights. I have always made my wine pretty much over the kitchen sink, so I
>looking forward to this new space.
>
>Since I am starting from scratch, are there any suggestions beyond the
>obvious needs. Thanks.
>
>Keith

On Jul 19, 2:38*pm, spud > wrote:
> Keith:
>
> Don't think there's much to it but the obvious really. *I'm in the
> process of putting together a 'winery' too. *
>
> Been thinking about efficient use of space, such as carboy shelves
> [floor to ceiling] in corners instead of along the walls, hanging
> cabinets to keep counter space clear, tool caddies such as in a shop
> for frequently needed items, hydromoeter, thermometer, racking tubes,
> etc.
>
> Just about decided on a big plastic laundry sink. *I know, not elegant
> or cool. *But, it holds a carboy if I need to quickly warm or cool
> must in a water bath, holds 2 cases of bottles for soaking,
> indestructible, cheap. * * *
>
> A small table or barrel half, a 2 seater park style bench, and a bar
> stool will be in there for tastings! *
>
> What else?
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> "Keith Hobbs" > wrote:
> >Ready to start putting together a room in my unfinished basement for my
> >winemaking. About a 90 square foot space with water roughed in, a drain, and
> >that is all. Will begin by running an electrical circuit soon for plugs and
> >lights. I have always made my wine pretty much over the kitchen sink, so I
> >looking forward to this new space.
>
> >Since I am starting from scratch, are there any suggestions beyond the
> >obvious needs. Thanks.
>
> >Keith- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text
I built wooden shelves for carboys and supplies. A large deep sink
with room to rack carboys. My testing supplies, hoses, chemicals and
other stuff are in plastic tubs above the carboys. I have shelving
for 28 6.5gal carboys. No shelving is affixed to the walls directly.

To me, what was important was a drain, water and some power. Other
than that, I felt it was important to be able to pull it all out
easily and sanitize the whole room, so i painted the cinder block
walls and floor with an exterior paint and can sanitize the room
easily.

On 7/18/2008 6:43 PM, Keith Hobbs wrote:
> Ready to start putting together a room in my unfinished basement for my
> winemaking. About a 90 square foot space with water roughed in, a drain, and
> that is all. Will begin by running an electrical circuit soon for plugs and
> lights. I have always made my wine pretty much over the kitchen sink, so I
> looking forward to this new space.
>
> Since I am starting from scratch, are there any suggestions beyond the
> obvious needs. Thanks.
>
> Keith

If you aren't young and reckless then having a high place to rack from
is key. Kneeling down to rack or bottle is highly over rated, and with
maturity comes wisdom.
The height for convenient racking and bottling, and running water and a
drain which you seem to already have, is the minimum requirement for a
convenient wine making room.
If you want to get all fancy then some wall space for storage is very
nice, and some open space for a tasting table is luxury.


Cheers,
Ken