I was skeptical about this kit but it ended up making a really good wine. I did not add any of the preservatives or sulphates that came with the kit to the wine. I only used them for cleaning/sanitizing equipment but between having friends over and going through 3-4 bottles at a time it didn't last long enough to need preservatives.

The master vintner riesling wine kit produces an excellent wine. So good in fact that after finishing my first batch (30 bottles), that I ordered another kit o the same wine. Since my wife really enjoys the riesling wine, I will have a ready-made customer who will enjoy an excellent wine for a fraction of the price of store bought brands.

Been making this for 2 years. Produces a better wine than medium priced box or bottled wine. Sometimes I use the wood and sometimes I don't, not a big difference. We have a room we keep at 73 with a space heater and within 24 hours of starting it is bubbling and after 1 week add nutrients directly, haven't found it necessary to mix in warm water. I let it sit for another 2 weeks and kill the yeast. 2 days later rack, 2 days after that bottle. Hint a glass Carboy is nice but I gave mine away and use Big mouth Bubblers with bottom spouts now which makes racking s breeze

Love this wine kit. Came out great and will get better with some aging. Our favorite wine kit so far! Easy directions and great wine! We will try more Master Vintner kits soon!

It's crazy how many people order these kits thinking it contains every item needed to make and bottle wine. The kits only contain the items defined in the description which is usually the grape juice, chemical additives and directions. The buyer will need to purchase the fermentation equipment, bottles, corks, etc. Or buy a equipment kit which comes with the equipment needed, but the bottles/corks.
These companies have removed all the guess work from the process and the instructions walk you through the timeline on when you make your next step.
I highly recommend either you do a lot of research if just starting or you find a local wine supply shop in your area. The startup kits come with the basic items, but there are upgrades to many items to make the process easier and more rewarding.
I normally make the wines exactly as directed, then I will either bottle or blend. I blend wines together and I've fortified with brandy to get a smoother blend with a higher alcohol content (port-like).
So for those of you looking to get into wine making, please stop sending in comments that you thought it was everything you need to include the equipment - it's not! For those of you which actually read the description and want to know more; research is key. This is a wonderful hobby, the upfront cost for the equipment ranges from $100-$300 depending on the fermentation equipment purchased, your corking installation tool selected, and if you purchase or save and reuse bottles.
Cheers and good luck!