Pinot Noir has a reputation as the elegant red: lighter on its feet than Cabernet, but full of flavour. The Crafted Series Pinot Noir 11.5% Medium-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit is one of our best-selling reds. It's made in Canada and ready in about four weeks.
What it tastes like
Expect a balanced, medium-bodied red with ripe red berries and sweet black cherry, plus the earthy mushroom and forest-floor notes Pinot Noir is known for. It's smooth and food-friendly, a red that even white wine drinkers tend to enjoy.
Kit at a glance
- Finished wine: 23 L (6.07 US gallons), about 30 bottles of 750 ml
- Alcohol: about 11.5% ABV
- Ready in: about four weeks
- Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 gal)
- Made in: Canada
What's included
The Pinot Noir wine base, fining agents and the additive packs supplied with the kit. Basic winemaking equipment is sold separately. Our wine kit instructions cover each step.
Tips for a better Pinot Noir
- Start clean. Wash and sanitize all your equipment with B-Brite cleaner. Pinot's delicate aromas show any off-flavours.
- Keep it steady. Ferment at a steady room temperature, away from heat vents and sunlight.
- Don't rush clearing. Give the fining agents time to work so your Pinot bottles bright and clear.
- Serve it slightly cool. A light chill, just below room temperature, lifts the red fruit.
Food pairings
Pinot Noir is famous for matching a wide range of dishes. Try it with grilled salmon and mushroom risotto, or with roast chicken, turkey, duck or pork tenderloin. See our guide to red wines for more ideas.
Finish your bottles
Add labels, corks and shrink caps for a gift-ready finish.
Frequently asked questions
How much wine does the Pinot Noir kit make?
23 L (6.07 US gallons), or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.
How long does it take?
About four weeks.
Do I need equipment?
Yes. Basic winemaking equipment is sold separately.