What basic equipment is needed to start home wine making for beginners?
Firstly you will need two fermentation vessels, one for the primary fermentation process, where the fruit, etc is still present, and secondly a vessel for the secondary fermentation where the strained liquid turns into the finished wine. A plastic bucket is ideal as the primary fermentation vessel .It should be made of food grade plastic and preferably have a lid, although a towel draped over the top will suffice. The secondary fermentation vessel takes the form of a one gallon glass or ceramic jar with a narrow neck opening to take an air lock device. Resist the temptation to use a metal vessel, as this will result in a tainting of the flavour and a possible introduction of toxins. The next important piece of home wine making kit is the air lock. This is an S- shaped plastic or glass tube with a cork fitting that will fit into the neck opening of your fermentation jar. Water in the S bend allows gas to bubble out but prevents any contaminants getting to the wine. It is possible to use
