How much does winemaking cost?
$198 buys all 3 essentials.
3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$198
3 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 77% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$198Everything you need to start winemaking. None of it is a big commitment.
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Winemaking costs more to start than 77% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Winemaking cost to start?
About $198 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Winemaking?
Wine Kit: from $68. Starter Equipment Bundle: from $66. Winemaking Starter Kit: from $64.
Is Winemaking an expensive hobby?
Winemaking costs about $198 to start, dearer than 77% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Winemaking?
starter equipment bundle, wine kit, winemaking starter kit — $198 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to winemaking by startup cost, out of 247.