"Also let friends and family know that this is your hobby and while you
appreciate that they like it, it costs a fair amount of money to make
it. If that doesn't work, give them
your worst unaged wine you have- knowing they will drink it too young
and not be in such a hurry for replacements."
I haven't had that work, they all wanted more of any that I shared. I recommend that they buy the kit, corks (and bottles or give you free empties), you make the wine, then split it bottles 50/50. They bear the financial burden, and you get something for your time and trouble. They then have 15 bottles to drink too young if they want, or wait till it is better. They also have a few to trade with you if you have another variety they like. It is still cheaper for them than buying commercially produced wine, and better quality.
