TomK-B
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Thought I'd weigh in on this discussion as well, although it looks to me like you've been getting great advice already, jlbeck. First, I want to echo what Kraffty just said, "Jump in, the water's fine." Now, when I got started a couple of years ago I got the Deluxe Wine Equipment Package with Glass Carboy from Fine Vine Wines. That's a store north of Dallas in that metroplex mess they've got out there. But George is very knowledgeable and has been excellent to work with. The only things I've added to that kit in the past two years have been carboys. OK, I've replaced the corks many times over, and the chemicals. Oh, and the hydrometer. There's a general rule of thumb around here, I've learned. If you have one hydrometer, it breaks often. If you have two, they never break. Also, on the Fine Vine Wines web site you can find good videos for the beginning wine maker. I found them invaluable.
As far as a kit matching what you're looking for, I'd suggest you think about the Winexpert Selection Series Amarone. That's not what anyone around here would classify as a "beginner" kit. But, Joeswine of this forum is currently giving a tutorial on making this kit on the last few pages of the thread "when good wines gone bad." http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f6/when-good-wines-g-ne-bad-29481/ You could follow that tutorial and make a wine you will be very happy with. After that, make one of the "mist" kits that are drinkable in four weeks.
Glad you're here! This is a great place to learn about home winemaking.
As far as a kit matching what you're looking for, I'd suggest you think about the Winexpert Selection Series Amarone. That's not what anyone around here would classify as a "beginner" kit. But, Joeswine of this forum is currently giving a tutorial on making this kit on the last few pages of the thread "when good wines gone bad." http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f6/when-good-wines-g-ne-bad-29481/ You could follow that tutorial and make a wine you will be very happy with. After that, make one of the "mist" kits that are drinkable in four weeks.
Glad you're here! This is a great place to learn about home winemaking.