The the biggest fault related to winemaking failures are to be blamed on equipment that isn’t up for the task. A lot of people make the mistake of using household items for winemaking because they seem to be familiar to the carboys, spoons and airlocks that are essential to the process. You should take note though, that some equipment is composed of special material so utilize products of other materials can have an impact on on your wine.

Generally, it’s a bad idea to try to recycle containers that have been home to other products mostly foods. It’s much better to spend the money to purchase proper winemaking equipment so that you can be certain of success.
Failing to follow instructions is another common mistake and as a result, there usually exists a strong urge make the process simple which is a definite mistake. If you are an experienced cook, then you probably know the importance of following recipe directions as not doing so usually ends in a major disaster and that doesn’t change in winemaking.
The water quality can have a drastic effect on your wine as well as hard water, and water with a high mineral content can give you wine that has a bad flavor or possibly foggy. It is also important to know that water from a salt-exchange water softener should not be used for winemaking. To make sure the quality is good it is usually best to only use bottled water and by doing so, you’ll notice a huge difference.
Properly taking care of your yeast also helps and must be moistened at the proper temperature in order to become activated. If it is too cold the yeast will not activate in contrast, if it’s too hot, the yeast will die. Usually it’s best to try and keep a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the temperature the same because if it gets too cold the whole thing will take longer than it should which can result in more fizz than you want.
Another popular mistake is getting rid of the sulfite which is usually the result of allergies to sulfite. Though it is quite accurate that some people are allergic to sulfites, it is important to point out that even if you take the sulfite from the wine the wine will still not be completely sulfite free because yeast will always create more. The reason for the sulfites is to prevent spoiling and oxidation. In less than a month the wine will not taste right and in less than ninety days it will be undrinkable.
In conclusion, be absolutely sure make sure you spend the time with your wine that it needs because successful winemaking is an art form. To truly appreciate the end result you need to wait as long as it takes for the wine to prepare before drinking it.

