The Homebuilt Winery: 43 Projects for Building and Using Winemaking Equipment

by Steve Hughes

Build your own winery! Learn how to set up a home winery and construct all the basic equipment for just a fraction of what commercially manufactured products would cost. Leading you through the entire winemaking process, Steve Hughes includes building plans and step-by-step instructions for making more than 30 essential winemaking tools. From fashioning presses and pumps to the best way to fill and cork bottles, The Homebuilt Winery covers everything you need to know to affordably enjoy delicious, high-quality homemade wine.

Genres: Brewing, Nonfiction, Wine, Construction

208 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2012

Reviews

[Ted Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good ideas

Good source for ideas on setting up your own winery as well as building your own equipment. I plan on using many of them for my cider making.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cool book for us amateur winemakers, by a nice guy. There's some very useful projects here, and some that it may be easier and more cost effective to just go out and buy. Some of the instructions weren't all that clear. I think it would help if there were photos instead of drawings, and maybe some pics of intermediate steps in each project. I've had the opportunity to speak with Steve a few times, and he's helpful in explaining the projects and offering advice on winemaking.

One of the nice librarians offered her services and those of her cohorts to help taste the wine. I made the counter offer that if they came help make the it, they could help taste it. Not sure how this went over. Maybe a tasting at the next book club meeting will woo them (and increase attendance)? At least they won't care about having to work the rest of the day.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting, and for me a quick read. Some of the widgets that you need for modern wine making are pretty bizarre and process control is key. The author covers this in the book, a nice preview of things to come. If you have the space and inclination for building a winery, this book is a 5. Most beginners should probably start with beer or a simple pre-crushed wine kit.

[Arlian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very clear instructions for building your own wine press.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over 40 do it yourself projects for equipment for the small wine maker. Covers projects such as fruit crushers and wine bins and even a small lab. It contains some useful stuff.