Thanks both , that was my feeling.
It is a good idea the yeast starter - I have done that a few times with live yeast packs for beer but hadn't occured to me this time.
Quite right the kit comes with the ec-1118 yeast so it the room temperature (around 17 deg) is well within range for...
I was wondering what other people's thoughts are on fermentation of kit wines from juice.
I have made a few kit wines with great success, but I don't own a heater and usually ferment in the summer when the room temperature is warmer.
As you may be able to tell, I have a red kit that is asking...