Starter Kits

[RAMROD]

Boy I have hit the jack pot just found out the wife spent big money on two Pom's!

Now the Ladies here may be wondering how this could be good?

But the men know that money spent on dogs is directly proportional to money going to be spent on wine and equipment.

Ya baby!!!

 

[RAMROD]

How is this for a shopping list!!

No. Quantity Price Total Description
5396 -1 $3.75 ($3.75) Plastic Test Jar
5451 -1 $5.99 ($5.99) Triple Hydrometer Specific grav,
Potential ETOH, Sugar
2252 -1 $2.99 ($2.99) Bottle Washer Adapter Fits Kitchen
Tap
5158 1 $20.99 $20.99 6-Gallon Glass Carboy Glass
5151 1 $0.69 $0.69 Small Drilled Stopper Multi-fit
3100 1 $199.99 $199.99 Complete Wine Package Fine
Vine Wines
HAR008 1 $44.95 $0.00 Tropical Fruits Gewurztraminer
Island Mist
5804 -2 $11.99 ($23.98) Green Bordeaux style bottle 750
ml, per dozen Generic
4602 1 $0.80 $0.80 Twin Bubble Airlock
2322 60 $0.13 $7.80 Corks - Fine Vine Wines Perfect
Agglomerate #9 X 1.5
4796 -1 $8.99 ($8.99) Single Blast Bottle Washer
Fermtech
5432 1 $6.49 $6.49 Wine Thief/Test Jar Combo Fermtech
5454 -1 $4.49 ($4.49) Wine Thief Glass

4780 -1 $4.49 ($4.49) Carboy Brush
5162 2 $4.99 $9.98 Carboy Handle for glass or plastic
carboys
HAR002 1 $44.95 $44.95 Exotic Fruits White Zinfandel
Island Mist
2238 1 $5.78 $5.78 Straining Bag, Large Fine
2239A 1 $2.53 $2.53 Straining Bag, Large Coarse, 20
4571 30 $0.10 $3.00 Blue w/Gold Grapes Capsules - Hot
Shrink, PVC
2258 1 $0.74 $0.74 Siphon Stem Holder
2425 30 $0.10 $3.00 Ivory w/Gold Grapes Capsules - Hot
Shrink, PVC
4669 1 $14.99 $14.99 24 inch Mix-Stir
2610 2 $1.99 $3.98 Carboy Cap Universal, one size fits all
5118Z 1 $15.99 $15.99 Fermenting Bucket 7.8 gallon (US) -
includes drilled bucket, lid, and spigot

 

[AAASTINKIE]

you want a fast seal tool #2399 cost 4.64 holds the shrink caps while you dip them in boiling water, I used mine and it works good.

 

[masta]

I use my heat gun...no boiling water needed!

 

[geocorn]

I use a steam kettle (those old fashioned kind). I put the capsule on the bottle, hold the capsule in place over the steam and in about 3 seconds, the capsule is shrunk.

 

[RAMROD]

Sounds like a plan geo thanks!

 

[RAMROD]

Wine kits are there any special storage requirments and how long will they store? My consern is I got two kits on the way I get home in a week but may only have time to get one started before I leave for three more weeks will the second kit be ok?

 

[geocorn]

The kits are good for 12-18 months from the manufacturer's date. I check all of the dates before I sell a kit to make sure it is still within one year. If it is past the 12 month period, I either make the kits myself of discount them. Over 18 months, I make them myself or throw out, depending on the contents.


Wine kits will keep through the 18 month period if stored properly, which translates to between 65 and 75 degrees.

 

[RAMROD]

Thanks will have to tell the wife to turn the ac on.

 

[Hippie]

Rodd, it looks like you have 2 winethieves ordered and 2 or 3 test jars. I might be wrong. You need a 5 gallon carboy and more bottles.

 

[geocorn]

County, the minus sign means I am taking that item out of his order. He ordered the complete package and we have been adjusting it to his needs.


He is getting 2 6-gallon carboys. Do you think we should change one to a 5 for making fresh fruit wines?

 

[MedPretzel]

Well, it's probably best for a 5 gallon for fresh fruit. But if he decides to dabble in Kit wines, the 6 gallon ones are the way to go. Me? I'd go for the 6.

 

[RAMROD]

Already have a 5 gal one that came with my beer kit and I dont think I am going to have a problem with getting enough bottles except having a place to store them all.

 

[Hippie]

Solves that. Sometimes a 5 gallon is best to rack into after fermentation, some in a smaller jug or bottle, or just top up with something.

 

[RAMROD]

Are we talking for bulk ageing CW?

 

[Hippie]

Either or.

 

[Maui Joe]

If you're like me, you'll usually run 12-16oz. low due to all that "tasting." I go to the Health Food store and buy a 1-gallon of Natural apple juice. Ferment that, and you now have a standby, free 1-gallon jug.

 

[MedPretzel]

I always make a gallon more of my wines -- or at least try to -- so I can top up with the same. I agree with Glenvall on this one.

 

[Bert]

HI....Have been on the road for a few days, but have a question for Country Wine....You said I should read up on fruit wines not sure what you mean????? From post on 3-14-05...I'll take all the help I can get....just not sure were you are going???

 

[Hippie]

Hi Bert. Apparently I was just suggesting you do as we all should and read 2 or 3 good books on winemaking. These forums are good, but nothing like studying a good book.