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Roots & Harvest by LEM Fruit & Wine Press
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SKU: WX2*0736710
Overview
Built for home processing of fruit into juice, cider, or wine, this traditional-style press is suited to users who want a hands-on setup for seasonal harvests and custom blends. The red oak basket holds up to 4.75 gallons, and the easy-pour bottom spout helps direct the finished liquid into a waiting container. A ratchet assembly, two-piece hardwood pressing disc, and included spacing blocks and straining bag support the pressing process, while the three-leg design provides a stable freestanding base. For best results, the fruit should be crushed before pressing, making this a practical choice for those already set up for a more complete prep workflow.
Why Hunters Choose the Roots & Harvest
Traditional-style Press
Suited for wine, fruit juice,
Large Red
Oak basket holds up to
Easy-pour Bottom
Spout helps simplify juice collection
Ratchet Assembly
Is designed to make pressing
Includes Spacing
Blocks, a straining bag, and
Key Features
- Traditional-style press for making wine, fruit juices, cider, and custom-blended drinks.
- Large red oak basket holds up to 4.75 gallons.
- Easy-pour bottom spout helps collect pressed liquid.
- Ratchet assembly is designed to make pressing effortless.
- Includes 8 spacing blocks and 1 straining bag.
- Screw shaft mounts on three free-standing legs.
Best Used For
- Home fruit processors making wine, cider, or juice from apples, pears, or grapes.
- Users who want a traditional-style press for custom-blended drinks in small batches.
- Hunters and homesteaders preserving seasonal fruit harvests into juice or wine.
- Anyone needing a press with an easy-pour spout and included straining bag.
- Buyers who already have, or plan to add, a separate fruit crusher for best results.
Specifications
| Assembly Type | Ratchet assembly |
|---|---|
| Basin Material | Pressed steel |
| Basket Capacity | 4.75 gallons |
| Basket Material | Red oak |
| Care Instructions | Wash with warm soapy water and dry immediately after use; coat all metal parts with a food-grade silicone spray; store in a dry, cool location |
| Fruit Crusher Compatibility | Roots & Harvest Fruit Crusher sold separately |
| Included Accessories | 8 spacing blocks; 1 straining bag; steel pawls |
| Legs | Three free-standing legs |
| Pressing Disc Material | Hardwood |
| Pressing Disc Pieces | Two-piece |
| Recommended Use | Wine, fruit juices, cider, and custom-blended drinks |
| Shaft Type | Screw shaft |
| Spout Type | Easy-pour bottom spout |
| Type | Fruit & Wine Press |
Pros
- Traditional-style press suited for wine, fruit juice, cider, and custom blends.
- Large red oak basket holds up to 4.75 gallons.
- Easy-pour bottom spout helps simplify juice collection.
- Ratchet assembly is designed to make pressing easier.
- Includes spacing blocks, a straining bag, and steel pawls for setup and use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires crushed fruit for best results, so it is not a complete prep-and-press solution on its own.
- The 4.75-gallon basket capacity is useful for batch work, but it may be limiting for larger harvests or frequent high-volume pressing.
- Traditional manual ratchet pressing gives you control, but it also means more hands-on effort than powered equipment.
- Wood and metal components call for prompt cleaning, drying, and dry storage to help keep the press in good condition.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fruit crushers and mills
- Home wine making kits
- Cider presses
- Food straining and filtering accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Fruit crusher
- Juice strainer bag
- Food-grade silicone spray
- Replacement pressing bag
Frequently Asked Questions
What can this press be used for?
It is described as a traditional-style press for making wine, fruit juices, cider, and other custom-blended drinks. The product details also say it is ideal for pressing apples, pears, and grapes for wine or juice.
How much fruit does the basket hold?
The press holds up to 4.75 gallons.
Does it include everything needed to start pressing?
The included items listed are 8 spacing blocks and 1 straining bag. The description also notes that the Roots & Harvest Fruit Crusher is sold separately and is recommended for best results before pressing.
What materials are mentioned in the product data?
The product data mentions a heavy-duty red oak basket, a single-piece pressed steel basin, two-piece hardwood pressing disc, steel pawls, and a screw shaft on three free-standing legs. No other material details are provided.
How should it be cleaned and stored?
The care instructions say to wash with warm soapy water and dry immediately after use, coat all metal parts with a food-grade silicone spray, and store the press in a dry, cool location.