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Feb 18, 2009 5 Replies

I have always wanted to try my hand at making wine. Any advice for beginners?


Read everything on Jack Keller's site.

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Then get a good book on the subject. I believe Jack recommends several.

Start out with something simple. A reasonably good wine can be made from Welches Niagara concentrate. If you live in North America, that shouldn't be hard to find. You'll need a few items before you start; e.g., carboys (glass jugs), a racking cane, campden tablets, etc.

Alternatively, you could start with a kit wine. Your local home brewing shop should have several to chose from.

Greg G.

Thanks for the quick response Greg!

Dan

Here's a good place to start...

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Steve

I'll second Greg's recommendation - making Niagara from concentrate is a simple and inexpensive way to start. I just made up a batch - details here:

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Kits are even easier, because everything is included and pre-measured. They're more expensive though.

Terry Garey's "Joy of Home Wine Making" was my first book, and it's a great way to start if you're interested in country wines (wine from almost anything other than grapes).

Erroll

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I'd try a kit. They're pretty much fool proof as evidenced by my ability to make good wine.

Good luck!

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