Winemaking from Concentrate Kits

What is the difference between fermenting with fresh grapes and using a concentrate kit?
Concentrate kits are a great place to start because they are stable, geared toward a novice and usually come with a cheaper price tag than fresh grapes.  Fr...
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 11:44 AM
How many gallons of wine can you make with a wine concentrate kit?
Six gallons or 23 liters
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 11:58 AM
What equipment and supplies do I need to make a kit wine?
W100 kit and a wine concentrate kit.  W100 includes: 7.9 gallon food grade bucket, 2x 6 gallon plastic carboy for aging, Airlock and two sizes of stoppe...
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM
What difference do skin packs make?
The skin packs are made from over 12lbs of entirely new, fresh, never-processed skins that come from the same harvest lot as the juice in the wine kit.  The...
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM
My wine kit has been fermenting for 16 days and I am still seeing fermentation. Is this okay?
Fermentations are all different; some can take much longer than others. Take a gravity reading and make sure fermentation is still underway.  You do want to...
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:01 PM
My wine kit comes with a yeast to ferment it, but I want to use a different one. Is this OK?
Yes! Every wine kit will come with everything you need to maximize the flavor and results from that particular kit, the yeast being part of that. However, i...
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Can/Should you do an ML on a concentrate wine kit?
No. Kits are naturally low in Malic acid and are pre-stabilized, making the ML unnecessary.
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM