Hi,
I'm getting ready to make my first batch of wine. The problem that I'm trying to solve is how to store the wine. The book that I read on winemaking ("From Vines to Wines") suggests that red wine should be stored at around 60 F. It's always warm here in Texas, and we don't have a basement. By the way, my batches will be small: the first one will be about 3.5-4 gallons, that means 17-20 bottles. It's not like I'm gonna be storing hundreds of bottles. I could take up a closet or some cabinets in the kitchen, but how do I keep it cool? Is there any kind of mini air conditioner that I can buy to keep a small space at around 60 F? Also, my budget is very tight, so I can't just go and spend hundreds of dollars on some nice equipment. Most likely it will have to be do-it-yourself.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.