The $10,000 question

[pizz65]

Being a new wine enthusiast/maker what are some of the ingredients,additives, supplies and/or equipment might a person what to have around besides whats in the beginner kit that you get from George?

I know this is a loaded question but I think maybe a lot of us newbies would be interested in seeing and hearing what some of you might have.

 

[Wade E]

To make your wine making tasks much easier I recommend these to be put on your wish list and buy them as you can.
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[whino-wino]

Also, if you are seriously thinking of getting into fresh fruit wines, might I suggest something like this:

p.s. When do Wade and I get our $10,000??

 

[Joseph1]

If you are looking for ideas about supplies and equipment to have on hand, check the article in January’s Pressing News titled"Wine Making First Aid Kit".<?amespace prefix = o ns = "urnchemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />

http://www.finevinewines.com/January_2008.htm

 

[pizz65]

whino and wade.... checks in the mail...lol

 

[Bert]

I'm not sure by question if you are talking about fruit wines or just kits, but if you are including friut wines ....I would suggest some books...The Joy of Home Winemaking by Terry Garey [highly recommended] , First Steps in Winemaking by C.J.J. Berry, Making Wild Wines and Meads by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gulling and Winemaker's recipe handbook....They can give ideas on things to make and how to do them and what you may need to do it with.....The main thing is to have fun doing it..

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[Angell Wine]

a mop and a bunch of paper towels is essential

 

[joeswine]

if you really want to know first a check book then lets see,space and then of course the toy store and don't forget the shop vac and towels,i stepped it up a notch,patients and time are at a real commodity,shop well for these ,planning is also a hard item to work in but is anessential tool to have,at least i think so the rest comes in time the most expensive tool in the tool box////have fun thats the real key