Iam thinking about starting to make wine. I have brewed beer since the early 90's. Over the years I moved from extracts through to a complete grain system from mash to keg. Most people would rate my beer (the good ones) as store bought or better. Of course this took years to get all of the systems and recipes down but in the end I can brew some pretty good beer. Over that time frame I ended up collecting lot of equipment, mostly through upgrades. So, I am looking for advice on startup. I read a few post that said to spend as much as you canstartup since this is so addicting. I have been told to poll a few people to get an idea on what I should buy. My vision now, and this could change, is that in 5-or more year I making wine from scratch and casking it for aging. Now I want to start simple and move slowly. I know with beer kits, most are not that great. How about wine kits? How much should I spend on startup, I gave away a $1000 plus of brewing equipment to a good friend and brewer so in the end I believe that the right equipment is the best choice.
Questions: How close will this be to store bought wine, it took me years to get my wife to drink my beer. Only when the beer was close to store bought micro brews would she even touch it?
How much should I plan on spending at startup -- I know this is opinion but I am looking for some rough numbers. $100, $300, $500, $1000
My wife prefers whites over reds, my reading indicates that reds are easier. Should I start with red or white, does it matter?
Is there a preferred kit to start with? There are two or three starter beers I would recommend.
How much space should I plan for?
Do I need running water near by or do most people move from kitchen to cellar?
Any insight would be great. Any one in the Boulder/Lafayette Colorado area?
Thanks
matt
Questions: How close will this be to store bought wine, it took me years to get my wife to drink my beer. Only when the beer was close to store bought micro brews would she even touch it?
How much should I plan on spending at startup -- I know this is opinion but I am looking for some rough numbers. $100, $300, $500, $1000
My wife prefers whites over reds, my reading indicates that reds are easier. Should I start with red or white, does it matter?
Is there a preferred kit to start with? There are two or three starter beers I would recommend.
How much space should I plan for?
Do I need running water near by or do most people move from kitchen to cellar?
Any insight would be great. Any one in the Boulder/Lafayette Colorado area?
Thanks
matt