the perfect winemaking space
 

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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the perfect winemaking space
 

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

the perfect winemaking space
 

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.

the perfect winemaking space
 

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