Other what sizes of kits do you want to make?

[winemaker81]

This poll is the flip side to my recent poll what size kits do you make?, as it's about wants, not haves. To the best of my knowledge, other than specialty kits (dessert wines), kits are 1 US gallon (4 liters) or 6 US gallons (23 liters).

For me, the idea of having 3 US gallon kits in a variety of grapes typically used for blending would be handy. I'd make kits just to have wine on hand for blending into other batches, and -- of course -- a bottle to snag should I feel the desire. Having 5 or 6 gallons of these varieties would limit the varietals I might have.

For others, available space, size of container, and need to limit the number of bottles are issues.

Note that this applies to fruit wines as well.

 

[winemaker81]

I'm wondering if making table wines in 3 gallon batch sizes is economically viable? By that, I mean that there has to be enough of a market to sell out the run.

 

[winemaker81]

I'm surprised this poll isn't getting much traction, either.

 

[Bprinc]

Williams brewing in California sells kits in 3g and 5g.

 

[winemaker81]

Williams brewing in California sells kits in 3g and 5g.

I see they sell 5 red varietals and 4 white varietals in both 3 and 5 gallon sizes.

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/Home-Wine-Making-Supplies/

 

[jgmann67]

I chose "other" because I'd actually like to see some larger kits in 8, 12, and 16 gallon.

 

[winemaker81]

I chose "other" because I'd actually like to see some larger kits in 8, 12, and 16 gallon.

managing the weight of a 12 or 16 gallon concentrate bag might be a problem.

 

[winemaker81]

I chose "other" because I'd actually like to see some larger kits in 8, 12, and 16 gallon.

I checked with FedEx, the max size for their regular shipping rates is 50 lbs, and anything over 150 lbs is considered "freight", so larger kits will incur higher shipping charges.

 

[AR324]

I’d like to see more 3 gallon kits. I don’t really need 25 30 bottles of every varietal I make. I wouldn’t mind 15 bottles of a number of varietals. Sometimes I will split a 6 gallon into 2 three gallons and use one for a blend or try different yeasts.

I have one Mivino (3 gallon)bulk aging now. A Syrah. Smells fine and tastes pretty good as well.