winemaking suppliers: Who's the best?

I've used Midwest Supplies a couple of times, and have been very happy with the service. I used the web site the first time to place my order, and then mailed them a check with the filled out order form the site can print out. The second time I called in my order and it was good too.

The only thing I recomend is ordering a catalog, as some of the stuff can be hard to find on the site.

email: dallyn_spam at yahoo dot com please respond in this NG so others can share your wisdom as well!

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we are in Canada. We do not carry every thing as we are a small home brew store. For some of you, who live far away from the border the shipping cost maybe to high. We are in Ontario. We do carry a lot of items used in wine and beer making. Eddie V. The Wine And Beer Factory.

Funk winemaking supplies is excellent. Good selection, prices, service. etc. Check out their website at

Glen Duff

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I've been very happy with the prices and service at

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Dave

I think that

is pretty good, very friendly and UK based, but I am a bit biased!! Cheers Peter

I've had excellent results with leeners:

The unique thing about them is that they sell pre-packaged mead kits as well.

Chris

I have received excellent service from the folks at:

Later,

A.J. Rawls Anchorage, Alaska, USA

I like

Good supply, Good cost and Shipping and handling seems min. been ordering from them since christmas and never had a delivery take more than 2 days( Except if I ordered on a holiday or weeekend .:)

Now there's an offer that would be tough to beat!

clyde

These guys are PROS and orders over $100 are free.

WOW now that's what I call customer satisfaction!

Rick

Not really. Not when you consider that their prices are simply so high that they can afford to offer "free" shipping. I'm quite familiar with this bunch through my brewing activities. When I put together my keg fridge, I had to mail order a lot of stuff like shanks, faucets, lines, etc. Here's some comparative pricing (all in US dollars):

A faucet shank assembly costs $38 from B3 as it is commonly known. I paid $24. For a 3-way gas manifold B3 wants $37.50. I paid $22. A draft system cleaning kit sells for $44 at B3. I paid $35. A CO2 regulator from B3 is $55. I paid $37.

Still think it's free shipping? Of course, my kegging order has nothing to do with winemaking supplies, but I'll bet if you hunt around you will find better deals, even if you have to pay shipping costs.

Now, shall we talk about that free roll of film you get with your developing... ;-)

Brian

PS If any brewers out there want to know where I got my stuff, the company is

OK, the web site is atrocious, you'll have to call for prices and they are in Canada. Still, probably save you some money.

I was just being a smart ass, Brian. The op didn't say anything about shipping, just that orders were free. I knew what he meant, it just looked funny. Guess it wasn't *that* funny.

clyde Steelville, Missouri, USofA

I'll vouch for The Wine and Beer Factory. When I need supplies I go there, which is not too often I'll admit lately :-( I am local however to their Brampton store and their service and knowledge is the best, at least from my experience. Al

I've enjoyed Presque Isle for additives, etc. and St. Pat's for gear (only got a corker from them; others say they've had terrible experiences but my brass jawed floor corker with crown capper attachment was around $75, shipping included.)

Yes it was... :o)

I like Presque Isle and Grape and Granary in the US. In Canada, I have also used Musca.com but the corks were pretty awful; other 'pricier' stuff is hard to beat even with shipping due to the exchange rate. I buy from others locally also, I like to spread it around.

Regards, Joe

I thought it was.

Andy

I was going to make the same joke, but you beat me to it.