Wine Making

A Brief History:
The history of wine making goes back thousands of years. Starting with ancient civilizations, and continuing through the modern era, the production of wine remains a long-standing tradition. The earliest evidence of wine making dates back to the Mesopotamians, circa 6000 BC. Passed on to the ancient Egyptians, the cultivation of grapes into wine became a celebrated aspect of society. Wine was, as it is today, recognized as a social drink for the people of ancient Egypt.

Years later, the Greek and Roman Empires also embraced the wine making process, and considered the consumption of wine a luxury for the aristocracy. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine slowly started to become a drink of the common man. Throughout Europe, citizens took favor with the art of wine making, emphasizing the originality of brews flavored with everything from fruit to fish to vegetables.

As improvements and innovations in production and bottling began to pave the way for a more sophisticated wine making process, the quality of wine has made leaps and bounds from a once humble beginning.

Wine Making Today
The long tradition of wine making carries on in the modern era. Wine consumption has returned to its roots as a social beverage. Far from the exclusive luxury of high society it once was, wine is enjoyed across the gamut of cultures and societies in countries all over the world.

Home wine making has become a popular hobby in recent years for numerous reasons. Many wine enthusiasts enjoy the relaxing nature of producing wine as a hobby. Winemaking also leaves room to experiment with different tastes and flavors that might not be found on the shelves at the local store. With the ability to custom-design home recipes, there is always room for innovation.

Most importantly, the art of wine making provides a feeling of satisfaction for any wine enthusiast. The final product is something to enjoy with family and friends, who will undoubtedly be impressed and appreciative of your creation.

Beer-Wine.com offers the highest quality wine making equipment for newcomers to home wine production as well as experienced wine hobbyists. Our home wine kits provide a great introduction into the winemaking process for those looking to learn how to make their own wine.

At Beer-Wine you'll also find a comprehensive catalog of wine making supplies. Our selection includes everything from large wine presses to corks for bottling your finished creation. Feel free to view our entire wine making supply.

Other Hot Wine Making Items

Altus Ice Wine Bottles
These specialty 375ml Altus Ice wine bottles have a cork finish and are available in clear, cobalt blue and frosted styles.

Vinters Reserve Ingredient Kit
From Barolo to White Zinfandel, browse through our complete selection of Vinters Reserve wine ingredient kits.

Double Lever Corker
A great all around corker for all types of corks and bottles, this double lever corker is designed for easy cork insertion.

Vertical Ratchet Basket Press
The simple and rugged double ratchet vertical press is built from heavy painted steel and features a clear oak basket that splits in two for easy removal of the pomace.