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I've decided to begin my wine making experience with this Eclipse Cabernet kit. I went with the Cab since I prefer bigger, bolder wines. And, I liked the fact that it has skins with this one. I ordered oak chips and some tannin, "just in case it needed some extra ummph! Now, I'm just waiting...

Update: I pulled all of the supplies I had from my beer brewing kit that I've had for about five years and was planning to utilize the carboys and plastic fermenting bucket for the first attempt at wine making. While cleaning I discovered the bucket has a split in the side! Damn! I went ahead...

John, I'm anticipating the kit will arrive by this weekend. So, I'm hoping to get started sometime next week. I did go by Brewstock yesterday, but they were busy with some beer brewers, so I never got to speak to anyone. Thanks as always for the willingness to help and share!

Hello everyone! I am a complete newbie to home wine making. I've been considering giving it a try for a few years now, but my busy work travel schedule has kept me from doing so. However, I'm traveling less now and plan on giving it a go! I had a great sit down discussion and tasting with fellow...

I'm just starting to explore the wine making world and had the great pleasure to meet fellow forum member JohnD since he lives in the same town as I do. After a long discussion and a nice tasting session with John at his house, he suggested I join this forum to learn as much as possible about...