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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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