It appears that many folks rack from the main fermenter into a 6 gal carbouy, then later into a 5 gal carbouy. Most equipment kits come with a large fermenting bucket and then a 6 gal carbouy, but no 5 gal carbouy. I realize that you can buy separately.
I am about to make my first batch of wine, the Brew King Selection cab. I know I probably want to age at least a month longer than what the instructions state, but should I also transfer into a second carbouy? I guess if I go this route, I could bottle some and still have enough to fill the 5 gal carbouy.
I'm obviously not going to hit a homerun on my fist at bat, but I would like to make something that I will enjoy. Some people say "comparable to a $15 bottle of wine," while others say, "comparable to a $20 bottle of wine." I'm hoping for something comparable to an $8 bottle of wine.