Cabernet Sauvignon

This Cabernet Sauvignon wine kit is made for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want a light-bodied, semi-dry red with soft tannin and mild acidity. The 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L (6 US gal) of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles, with 7% potential alcohol by volume.

At a glance

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Colour: Red
• Body: Light-bodied
• Sweetness: Semi-dry
• Acidity: Mild
• Tannin: Soft
• Potential alcohol: 7% by volume
• Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 US gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6 US gal)
• Approximate bottle yield: 30 standard 750 ml bottles

Wine profile

• Creates a lighter Cabernet Sauvignon style with semi-dry character, mild acidity and soft tannin.
• Offers refined Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and Bordeaux-inspired character in a home wine kit.
• Provides a 7% potential alcohol profile for a lighter, refreshing red wine.
• Includes the wine base and key additive packs needed for the winemaking process.
• Makes enough finished wine to enjoy at home or share, with about 30 standard bottles.

What's included

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

Winemaking equipment is sold separately. Matching Crafted Series add-ons include bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How many bottles does the kit produce?

A 23 L batch produces about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

What does the 7% alcohol specification mean?

The finished wine is described as having 7% potential alcohol by volume, with a light-bodied red profile.

Do I need winemaking equipment?

Yes. The kit includes the wine base and listed additive packs, but equipment and supplies are sold separately. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are available as matching add-ons.

• 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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