Cabernet Sauvignon

This Cabernet Sauvignon wine kit is made for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want a dry, medium-bodied red with 11.5% potential alcohol. The 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack makes 23 L of finished wine, or approximately 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

At a glance

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: Medium-bodied red wine
• Colour: Red
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: Medium
• Tannin: High
• Potential alcohol: 11.5%
• Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L
• Finished yield: 23 L (6 US gallons)
• Bottle yield: Approximately 30 standard 750 ml bottles

Why winemakers choose it

• Enjoy the bold, sophisticated character associated with Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Make a balanced, harmonious red with medium body, medium acidity and high tannin.
• Choose a dry style suited to home winemakers who appreciate classic red wine structure.
• Produce enough finished wine to enjoy and share, with a yield of approximately 30 bottles.

What's included

• Cabernet Sauvignon wine base in a 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack
• Yeast
• Bentonite
• Sulphite/sorbate
• Fining agents

Equipment and supplies are sold separately. Consider adding bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner for your home winemaking setup.

Frequently asked questions

How much finished wine does this Cabernet Sauvignon kit make?

The kit makes 23 L, or 6 US gallons, of finished Cabernet Sauvignon wine.

How many bottles does one kit make?

One kit makes approximately 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

What size is the juice or concentrate pack?

The juice/concentrate pack is 5.3 L. This is the pack size, not the finished wine yield.

What is included in the wine kit?

The kit includes the wine base, yeast, bentonite, sulphite/sorbate and fining agents. Equipment is sold separately.

• Wine base (grape concentrate)
• Yeast
• Bentonite
• Sulphite / sorbate
• Fining agents

Yields 23 L (6 US gal) — up to 30 standard 750 ml bottles. Equipment sold separately.

Mix the base with water to 23 L, ferment with the included yeast, stabilize and clear, then bottle. Download full instructions (PDF).

How much wine will this kit yield?
23 litres (6 US gallons) — up to 30 bottles.

Do I need equipment?
Yes — a fermenter, carboy, siphon and bottling supplies. Our starter kits bundle everything.

How long does shipping take to the US?
Orders ship from Canada and clear customs into Buffalo, NY. Tracking can pause while in customs — that's normal.

Free shipping: US orders $75+ USD (lower 48) and Canadian orders $80+ CAD (10 provinces). Other orders are charged real-time carrier rates at checkout.

Processing: orders normally ship within 1–4 business days.

U.S. orders: please allow an extra 1–2 business days while your order crosses the Canada–U.S. border.

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