Top products from r/winemaking
We found 36 product mentions on r/winemaking. We ranked the 108 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The Joy of Home Wine Making
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 5
William Morrow Company
2. From Vines to Wines, 5th Edition: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 3
From Vines to Wines 5th Edition The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
3. From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Great product!
4. Winery Technology and Operations:A Handbook for Small Wineries
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
5. Acid Testing Kit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Country Of Origin: United StatesItem Package Length: 5.99999999388"Item Package Width: 3.599999996328"Item Package Height: 3.599999996328"
6. Twin Bubble Airlock and Carboy Bung (Pack of 2)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Twin Bubble airlock with Carboy bungAllows for slower evaporationUniversal Carboy bung for any fermentation vessel
7. Winery Technology and Operations:A Handbook for Small Wineries
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
8. The Compleat Meadmaker : Home Production of Honey Wine From Your First Batch to Award-winning Fruit and Herb Variations
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Brewers Publications
9. The Homebuilt Winery: 43 Projects for Building and Using Winemaking Equipment
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Winemaking guidanceTips & techniquesStep-by-step projects
10. The Home Winemaker's Companion: Secrets, Recipes, and Know-How for Making 115 Great-Tasting Wines
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
This informative guide provides an overview of the entire home winemaking processWith more than 100 recipes for a wide range of delicious wines, ports, and champagnes, you�re sure to find a wine to suit your tasteClear diagrams for setting up your equipment and fail-safe instructions ensure that y...
11. Techniques in Home Winemaking: The Comprehensive Guide to Making Château-Style Wines
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Vehicule Press
12. The History of Wine in 100 Bottles: From Bacchus to Bordeaux and Beyond
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Sterling Publishing NY
13. Introduction to Wine Laboratory Practices and Procedures
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
14. Wine Science: Principles and Applications (Food Science and Technology)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
15. WeekStar Digital, 0.01 High Accuracy Pocket Size Meter/PH 0-14.0 Measuring Range, Quality Tester for Household Drinking Water, Swimming Pools, Aquariums, YELLOW
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
「MAKE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE PRODUCTS」 Come with 1x PH meter, 1x user manual, 2x 1. 5V LR44 button cells(build-in), 3x PH Buffer Powders; 1-Year .「FAST AND your pool, general hydroponics ph. or even drinking water has a perfect pH balance and safe for use with Tester precision pH accuracy. Tes...
16. The Chemistry and Biology of Winemaking
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
17. Wine Analysis and Production
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
18. Wines From the Wild
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
That's really intriguing. I'm baffled at how easily many of our lives can be with instant gratification, but others like yourselves need to be more intentional and thorough with your decision making. Makes me appreciate what we have down here in the 48.
Edit: Definitely spend as much time on here as possible. I would also recommend a really good book for you to pickup at your local Barnes and Noble (they'll likely need to order it). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612124380/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
It's a book I've referenced ad nauseam but genuinely love it. I continually find helpful resources from the author.
I'm using the "Joy of Home Winemaking" by Terry Garey. Her website is here, and her book link is here.
She does a lot more of fruit wines as opposed to grape wines, which is what I'd rather do. You can always go and pick up a bottle of grape wine anywhere, but apple-mango...not so much. The process is pretty simple, I think it's a lot easier than making beer, just the aging process is much much longer.
Right now I have a strawberry apple, pineapple-cantaloupe-orange (In honour of Jack Layton) and a spiced mead bulk aging, and 20 L or so of Apfelwein, which I think is what is usually recommended for a first try at wines since it's pretty easy, and tastes delicious after 3 months.
Here's a few sources to get you started:
Midwest Grape Production Guide
http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/fruitpathology/Bulletins/mw_grape_12aug05%20S.pdf
Sunlight Into Wine (this is a classic that nearly every viticulture student reads)
https://www.amazon.com/Sunlight-Handbook-Grape-Canopy-Arrangement/dp/1875130101?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
From Vines to Wines
https://www.amazon.com/Vines-Wines-5th-Complete-Growing/dp/1612124380/ref=pd_sim_14_10?ie=UTF8&dpID=51nfgvc6%2BeL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&refRID=FY1P8X9AZ464ADRVAKHA
Grape Disease Management Guide
http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/fruitpathology/organic/PDF/OSU-Organic-Grape-Diseases.pdf
Cover cropping in vineyards is on the rise (as it is across the agricultural world) If you're interested here's an article that covers some basics:
http://www.practicalwinery.com/septoct04/septoct04p22.htm
Practical Winery is a great resource with many good articles. And here is a great book on cover cropping:
https://www.amazon.com/Cover-Cropping-Vineyards-Growers-Handbook/dp/187990635X?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Edit: One more winemaking book that has been very helpful for me. The Winemaker's Answer Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Makers-Answer-Book-Solutions/dp/1580176569/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464790148&sr=1-1&keywords=winemakers+answer+book
First, get the book The Home Built Winery. Inside of there, they have a large cabinet/closet that you can build that will help you store your containers in an organized manner, and keep the temp controlled. Then build a crusher and press, and anything else that you think you may need. Don't forget, you're going to need a lot of carboys and/or larger containers that will fit in your storage closet.
I'd want a good pump and a great filter system and a better way to bottle and cork.
As for a kegging set up, you should look at the homebrewing sub-Reddit, they build kegerators all the time. But you're going to have to use something other than CO2, unless you plan on only serving sparkling wine from the kegs.
Edit: I also forgot to mention that if you plan on getting bonded, then you're most likely going to need a sink in the garage.
I went through our local UC Cooperative Master Gardener program and also read up on a few books.
http://www.amazon.com/From-Vines-Wines-Complete-Growing/dp/1580171052
It also helps to volunteer as a host at a local winery where you pour for guests. At a smaller winery you usually get to talk to the winemaker and get some ideas on what works in you area. I also found going up to Napa and shopping at the vineyard supply stores gave me a lot of insight on what worked and what didn't.
http://aj-vineyardsupply.com/
http://www.orchardvalleysupply.com/
http://www.jimssupply.com/Category/Vineyard_Supplies
As for getting vines I started mine from cuttings of neighbors and friend's vineyards. Don't forget the rooting hormone powder.
http://hormex.com/labels/BCC_No8.pdf
Otherwise you can order the vines from nurseries listed on the Univerity of California National Grape Registry
http://ngr.ucdavis.edu/disclaimer.cfm?returnpage=/index.cfm
Have fun and good luck!
If you are into native plants Wine from the Wilds is a good book talking about how to make wine from stuff you would find in north american forests. Loads of recipes and plant ID knowledge. My favorite easy to make wine is Strawberry wine. It is hard to find real strawberry wine in stores, so that might be a good starting point.
I'm in the same boat as you. I followed this recipe. The only additional step I took was melting the sugar before I added it to the mix.
I bought a jug and a set of airlocks on Amazon. I bought a 4lb bag of sugar, a can of frozen white grape concentrate, and some packets of yeast at the grocery store. It cost about $25 total, but most of it was on the jug and airlocks, and I won't have to buy those again.
Since I had the extra airlock, I started another batch in a 3/4 gallon bottle of grape juice with some added sugar. Should the grape juice batch turn out better, the $10 jug wouldn't have even been necessary. I'm 10 days in, we'll see which batch turns out better.
The Joy of Home Winemaking by Terry Garrey.
Link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0380782278/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
It's the best.
i use the recipe from the book "home winemakers companion" http://www.amazon.com/The-Home-Winemakers-Companion-Great-Tasting/dp/1580172091 and i'm away from that book right now so can't get you the exact recipe.
most recipes are pretty similar though. you can't go wrong with eckraus recipes, here's one for raspberry which looks really similar to mine: http://www.eckraus.com/winerecipes/raspberrywine.pdf
when using real fruit, i always freeze it first (it breaks down the fruit better) then i thaw it out completely a couple of days in the fridge before starting this recipe. it doesn't hurt to throw a couple more lbs of fruit in this recipe either, better taste
This is a good book for someone just starting out making primarily non-grape fruit and vegetable wines. It's pretty high level and doesn't get bogged down in nitty gritty, but gives you a process to make solid wine and encourages experimentation:
https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Home-Wine-Making/dp/0380782278
If you'll be doing anything at all with the vines, From Vines to Wine is a really great book. I'm just finishing it up. It's very well written, and just comprehensive enough to give you a working foundation without overwhelming you.
I'm partial to this one: The Joy of Home Wine Making
It has many simple recipies and is a good book to start with.
I’m a fan of this one, has a great spectrum of higher level understandings all the way down to the chemistry :
https://www.amazon.com/Winery-Technology-Operations-Handbook-Wineries/dp/0932664660
If you plan on taking any kind of Wine Science or Wine Chemistry course, this book should be first on your list (if it is not a req text book already). Awesome text.
If you want excellent detail check out Yair Margalit's books:
https://www.amazon.com/Winery-Technology-Operations-Handbook-Wineries/dp/0932664660/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=
My suggestion is The Joy of Home Wine Making
A friend who studied Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis once recommended Windows on the World: Complete Wine Course although I haven't gotten a chance to read it myself yet.
For Mead and honey wines of various types.
https://www.amazon.com/Compleat-Meadmaker-Production-Award-winning-Variations/dp/0937381802
If Mead tickles you come visit us on /r/mead :)
I really suggest you buy this https://www.amazon.com/Vines-Wines-5th-Complete-Growing/dp/1612124380/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G19S23HMQXDA77PQZMCN
It will teach you all the basics you need to know about winemaking :)
Techniques in home winemaking is a good one that walks you through a lot of the basics and some of the science. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1550652362?pc_redir=1405492032&robot_redir=1
Side note: If you do use an airlock for long term, get this type....
https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Bubble-Airlock-Carboy-Bung/dp/B00A6TRKO4/
versus this type....
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Brewing-Supplies-48-9AJX-W965-Econolock-6pk/dp/B0041F2DL4/
I currently have six carboys on the rack coming up on 12 months and they all have the first type of airlock with the double chamber. At most I have lost 5mm of water over that period. I use a sharpie to mark a line so I can see if they are evaporating. With the second type of airlock, I can't go three months before having to add water. They also have a tendency to open a pathway for air to get to the wine while looking like they are okay for fill level.
They are ok for PH but acid level is a different animal. Google titration or "acid test" kits.
http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-and-Winemaking-Supplies/dp/B0064OFUCY
Wine Technology and Operations by Dr. Yair Margalit
Wine Science by Ron Jackson
I use one of these -
https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-and-Winemaking-Supplies/dp/B0064OFUCY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=acid+test+kit+wine&qid=1556626594&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Hornsey Chemistry and Biology of winemaking is cheap but has all the correct science
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chemistry-Biology-Winemaking-Ian-Hornsey/dp/0854042660
https://www.amazon.com/Vines-Wines-Complete-Growing-Grapes/dp/1580171052