Question:
I'm looking in to beginning wine making & am wanting to get an equipment kit that will do all I need without buying extra stuff as I go along. I've been looking at a kit called "The Vintners Best Wine Making Kit" and am wondering if this is one of the best ways to start production. Any input would be appreciated.


Answer:
It has a 7.5 gal plastic fermenter w/lid, 6 gal glass carboy, stoppers for both, Econolock, Bottle brush, Hydrometer, 8oz 1 step cleanser, plastic corker (w/ $10 upgrade for a double lever), racking tube, 6' tubing, bottle filler, shut off, 25 corks, and book "Making Homemade Wine"


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