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> wrote:
> are? I cannot afford a press and no one locally rents them as far as
> I know (and probably cannot afford to either). Grapes, what are the
> options? Ferment like other fruit and squeeze a bag? Pros and cons
> (3-5 gallon batches).
>
> Thanks!

Crusher: Do a search on the group, I think some people had used
homemade contraptions for this.

Pressing: Bag or pantyhose work fine for small amounts like yours. For
the reds I make at home, I ferment the normal way and then press
through pantyhose. It's a bit of a PITA but definitely doable. I could
afford a press but live in condo so it's pretty much out of the
question...

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