Re the fruit presser, I thnk it depends on the fruit. If you're doing apple wine then I suppose a fruit presser would be really handy. If it's small quantities I don't think you need one.

I've made the following wines this year without a fruit press:

Rhubarb
Blackberry
Pineapple

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