A New Winemaking Gadget

What is included

Gretchen Neuman
VinoVerve Editor

If two days ago you told me that you wanted to make wine at home but didn’t want to buy buckets and carboys and other equipment I would have told you that you were out of luck.

But then yesterday I found this new winemaking gadget. In a little bit of counterspace (which is still usually at a premium in most kitchens), you can make 9 liters of wine in just a couple of weeks. The winemaking kit is a scaled back version of the kits that I have been using. Bottles, labels, corks and caps are also included for about $160.

When you are done with your wine, you can purchase additional wine kits to continue your experimentation with home fermentation. Options include Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet/Shiraz. The refill kits cost about $60.

The plus side of this gadget is that it may spark a further interest in home winemaking. The downside? Well, the options on the refill kits are limited and a bit pricey. The kits that I have been using make more than double the volume of wine, come in almost unlimited options and start in price not much higher than the $60 listed here. But if space is a huge consideration, this system can’t be beat.

The Artful Winemaker is available at their website and also at the Wine Enthusiast.

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