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Post by momx1 on Jul 15, 2024 14:42:06 GMT
We have muscadine and scuppernong vines and in the past I’ve always just canned the juice.
I’d like to try making wine and I’ve looked at a few beginner kits on Amazon. Anybody have any recommendations?
Also interested in any advice or tips for starting out.
Thanks!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 15, 2024 15:33:20 GMT
It's tough to make good wine. My husband got really into it when we lived in CA and had access to good grapes. He made a few gold medal reds - which he found easier than whites. There's a ton of information available - books and online courses. To make really good wine, you'll definitely need some equipment to measure sugar levels as it ferments etc. Also cleanliness CANNOT be overstated. He's incredibly anal which is a good trait in wine making. Also don't underestimate the expense. Barrels are expensive, so are bottles and renting corkers and presses etc.
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Post by momx1 on Jul 15, 2024 15:41:43 GMT
It's tough to make good wine. My husband got really into it when we lived in CA and had access to good grapes. He made a few gold medal reds - which he found easier than whites. There's a ton of information available - books and online courses. To make really good wine, you'll definitely need some equipment to measure sugar levels as it ferments etc. Also cleanliness CANNOT be overstated. He's incredibly anal which is a good trait in wine making. Also don't underestimate the expense. Barrels are expensive, so are bottles and renting corkers and presses etc. How cool that he was able to make gold medal reds! Cleanliness does seem to be the backbone of everything I’ve watched and read. |
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