Online home winemaking supplies shop

Hobby winemakers, from beginners buying a first kit to experienced makers restocking, plus people making gifts or fruit wine from their own gardens.

You buy at trade prices and sell at retail, earning a margin on each item. Starter bundles and repeat orders of yeast, sanitiser and bottles help lift the average order.

• Some knowledge of home winemaking
• Organised stock and order handling
• Basic website or marketplace selling
• Clear, friendly customer advice

• Selling equipment and ingredients is generally different from selling alcohol, so check with your council and HMRC if you plan to sell anything that is made wine or spirits
• Heavy and fragile items such as glass demijohns need good packaging and courier insurance
• Check consumer rules on distance selling, returns and product descriptions
• Check whether you need product liability or public liability insurance
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council if storing stock at home

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you hold, how you set up your website or marketplace listings, and what packaging you need for heavy and fragile items.

Selling equipment and ingredients is generally different from selling alcohol, but check with your council and HMRC if you plan to sell made wine or spirits. Also check distance selling and returns rules, and whether you need product or public liability insurance.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,500, depending on your product range, pricing and sales channels. The time needed is typically from around 8 hours a week, depending on order volume.