Well...I did it!!

[BigC]

After "lurking" on here for a few days, and pouring over numerous websites, I purchased all the basic equipment (I think) needed to make my first batch of kit wine. I'll try to set up my workspace over the day or so.

I purchased the " World Vineyard Collection" Chilean Malbec, for my first attempt, which is actually going to be made at a friends place. He's been making wine for some time now and has graciously offered to help get my first batch started. I'm hoping to start another batch at home, a couple of days later. That is, if I am a "good student" and actually learn something!


Also, I have purchased a "Artful Winemaker" from "The Vineyard" in Calgary, It makes only 12 bottles, and is really simple to use! I bought a "Merlot" wine kit (4-5 week). Really quite excited a out the whole thing!!.....just thought I'd share that!!!

 

[DirtyDawg10]

Welcome aboard! Congrats on your first kit. I just started my first one a couple of days ago.

 

[cpfan]

Also, I have purchased a "Artful Winemaker" from "The Vineyard" in Calgary, It makes only 12 bottles, and is really simple to use! I bought a "Merlot" wine kit (4-5 week). Really quite excited a out the whole thing!!.....just thought I'd share that!!!

Please let us know how this turns out. It's a bit more expensive than a regular kit ($60 for 12 bottles for the refill), but it would be ideal for some situations (apartment dwellings, one wine drinker houses). Unfortunately there are only 6 varieties currently available.

For those who want to know what this is...
http://www.artfulwinemaker.com/

Steve

 

[SarahRides]

Welcome! Just about all of us starting small with a kit or two......... Now it has taken over 3/4 of my basement! Carboys everywhere with the help of Craigslist!

 

[Runningwolf]

Welcome aboard!

 

[BigC]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Can't wait to "officially" get started, in a few more days. Need to sort out a workspace first! Been a while since I have gotten excited about anything, but I am excited about this winemaking! Again, thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[Gr8zins]

Welcome. A kit wine is a great way to get started. I have been accumulating carboys and bottles for years and expanding my operation. Just scored 25 cases of clean de-labeled bottles from a guy on Craigslist for $3 a case. Keep your eyes peeled for these kind of deals. Carboys should be abundant too. Good luck with the kit!

 

[Coldone]

Hey there, from Edmonton! Congrats on the kits! I'm in my 6th kit so far.. Good days and bad days.. Made a little better with a glass of wine made by your own 2 hands!!

 

[robjloranger]

welcome, i'm just about where you are too. i am grabbing some equipment later today and have some in the mail plus i got some frozen fruit yesterday so i can get started as soon as my mail arrives.