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    Ok you lovely ladies (and guys)

    I have spent ages reading through a load of the posts/threads in this section....and.....





    You have all made me want to get yet another new hobby

    So, i was wondering if you could help me out.
    As i have never done anything like this before can someone tell me what equipment i need.

    I have read some of the items you use, but to be honest, i havent got a clue.

    Also where would be the best place online to buy them from.

    I really want to try the fruit teabag one as it sounds delish!!!!

    Also, can you please let me know about the equipment as if you were talking to a small child, just so that i understand it all.

    Thanking you in advance

    VM
    If someone has lost their smile, give them one of yours. :

    Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said

    God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done

  • #2
    To make the fruit teabag wine you need - one demijohn with airlock, brewing yeast and nutrient, box of teabags, sugar. A hydrometer will be very useful as you will be able to check specific gravity for starting sweetness and finishing point for your wine.

    Do you have a Wilkinson's store near you? If so, it is worth spending £20 there on one of their 'Young's brew buddy' 6 bottle wine starter kits - it will give you brewing buckets (you can use these instead of a demijohn) hydrometer, siphon hose and 6 bottles of wine (you need to supply sugar and bottles). Making this kit will also give you a very good idea of how the wine-making process works and you are guaranteed a pleasant wine in a week.
    Happy Gardening,
    Shirley

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    • #3
      Hi Shirlthegirl43,

      I dont have a Wilkinsons here......Think they are only in England....shame really.

      Is there anywhere online that sells them at a reasonable price?

      Thanks
      VM
      If someone has lost their smile, give them one of yours. :

      Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said

      God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done

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      • #4
        ebay is as good a source as any. do you have any homebrew shops nearby? our local homebrew store is also the healthfood shop
        Happy Gardening,
        Shirley

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        • #5
          young's wine items - Get great deals on Home Garden items on eBay UK! hope the link works
          Happy Gardening,
          Shirley

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          • #6
            I just ordered these

            Beaverdale "Equipment only" Starter Kit - 6 Bottles

            Hedgerow Winemaking kit - 1 gallon


            Just need to get bottles now.

            Are these OK????


            Saw your Ebay link after i did this. Will have a nosey at it now.

            Thanks

            VM
            If someone has lost their smile, give them one of yours. :

            Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said

            God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done

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            • #7
              They look okay. Keep your empty wine bottles, wash out with hot soapy water then sterilise with Milton (for baby bottles)
              Happy Gardening,
              Shirley

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              • #8
                I was reading about bottles and corks.

                For those wine bottles i have that are empty and need new corks.....how easy is it to put these corks into them.....do i need a corkerer thingy..

                I have lots of wine bottles here already....((((Insert embarrassed smilie))))))

                Glad i hadnt gone to the bottle bank yet.

                Honestly, i dont hic drink that hic much gernally hic hic

                Thanks for the info on the bottles. A dishwasher wouldnt really work for wine bottles.....would it...no i dont think so.

                VM
                Last edited by Veggiemama; 31-07-2010, 03:51 PM.
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                • #9
                  I buy straight corks and use one of these which is simple enough and seals most bottles nicely. HAND CORKER FOR WINE MAKING BOTTLE CORKING on eBay (end time 03-Aug-10 15:46:06 BST) that one is a bit pricey though - I have to go out now but will look later for a cheaper one.
                  Last edited by shirlthegirl43; 31-07-2010, 04:07 PM.
                  Happy Gardening,
                  Shirley

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                  • #10
                    Thank you so much for your help hun. I really appreciate it.

                    My 2 boys arent giving me much peace today. I am taking a break on here, but they still want my attention.

                    Just found a PDF book about wine making, so gonna have a read at that later when the boys go to bed.

                    Think i am gonna like this hobby a lot

                    Thanks again


                    VM
                    If someone has lost their smile, give them one of yours. :

                    Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said

                    God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done

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                    • #11
                      Here you go, this is more like what I paid for mine. Hand Corker (Red) Homebrew on eBay (end time 02-Aug-10 13:02:18 BST) It's a great hobby, especially the tasting bit
                      Happy Gardening,
                      Shirley

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                      • #12
                        Before I got my corking machine (£18) I put my wine into sterilised vodka bottles. You could also use sterilised pop bottles
                        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                        • #13
                          If using glass bottles that have screw caps, you need to be VERY sure that fermentation has finished before doing up the lids.
                          You can make sure it won't ferment by adding campden tablets shortly before bottling. I hate the things, but some folk get on well using them.
                          Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.

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                          • #14
                            Hi VM, these guys have all you need, shop4homebrew
                            but for basics. a 5 ltr bottle of water from the supermarket can get you started, easy or wine #1 is,

                            1ltr white grape juice-supermarket
                            1ltr pineapple juice-supermarket
                            700g sugar -------- "
                            water to 1 gallon
                            1 x 5g sachet white wine or champagne yeast#
                            1 tsp yeast nutrient
                            chuck it in and wait

                            ps empty water and use water bottle, save cap, cover top with clingfilm, when clear siphon into new empty water bottle, when really clear again siphon into cleaned original bottle and drink sparingly
                            Eat well, live well, drink moderately and be happy (hic!)

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                            • #15
                              Thanks Ohbeary, i'll give that a go.

                              I have some huge water bottles at home already (i think they are 5 litre, one came with my fridge/freezer)

                              I am all excited about doing this.

                              I already ordered some stuff and it should be here soon....hopefully today

                              Will let you all know how i get on.

                              VM
                              Last edited by Veggiemama; 04-08-2010, 10:40 AM.
                              If someone has lost their smile, give them one of yours. :

                              Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said

                              God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done

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