Cabernet Sauvignon

This Cabernet Sauvignon wine kit is designed for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want to craft a dry, heavy-bodied red with pronounced tannin and 13.5% potential alcohol by volume. The 16 L (4.22 US gal) juice/concentrate pack offers a structured, Bordeaux-inspired style for making and sharing at home.

At a glance

• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon red wine
• Body: Heavy-bodied
• Colour: Red
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: Balanced
• Tannin: Pronounced
• Alcohol: 13.5% potential alcohol by volume
• Juice/concentrate pack: 16 L (4.22 US gal)
• Finished yield: Up to 16 L, as stated for this kit

Why winemakers choose it

• Creates a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with a full, luxurious palate.
• Dry sweetness lets the fruit character and structure remain at the forefront.
• Pronounced tannin contributes structure and complexity.
• Balanced acidity provides refreshing lift alongside the wine’s rich body.
• Suitable for both new and experienced home winemakers.

What's included

• The Cabernet Sauvignon wine base and the included winemaking components supplied with the kit.
• Additional winemaking equipment and supplies are sold separately.

Frequently asked questions

What style of wine does this Cabernet Sauvignon kit make?

It makes a dry, red Cabernet Sauvignon that is heavy-bodied, with balanced acidity, pronounced tannin and 13.5% potential alcohol by volume.

How large is the Cabernet Sauvignon juice pack?

The juice/concentrate pack is 16 L, equivalent to 4.22 US gallons.

How much wine does this kit make?

This kit is described as making up to 16 L of finished wine.

What else do I need to make the wine?

Additional winemaking equipment and supplies are required and sold separately. Crafted Series add-ons can include bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

• 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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