Chardonnay

This Chardonnay wine kit is made for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want a heavy-bodied white wine with 13.5% potential alcohol by volume. The 16 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles, in approximately six weeks.

At a glance

• Wine style: Chardonnay
• Colour: White
• Body: Heavy-bodied
• Potential alcohol: 13.5% PABV
• Juice/concentrate pack: 16 L (4.22 US gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6.07 US gal), about 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Crafting time: Approximately six weeks
• Origin: Canada

Why winemakers choose it

• Produces a substantial, heavy-bodied Chardonnay for serving with seafood, poultry, creamy pasta and mild cheeses.
• Offers balanced sweetness, crisp acidity and smooth tannin.
• Provides a straightforward six-week path from wine base to finished bottles.
• Works well for both first-time and experienced home winemakers.

What's included

• Chardonnay wine base
• Yeast
• Bentonite
• Sulphite/sorbate
• Fining agents

Equipment and supplies are sold separately. For bottling and presentation, consider matching Crafted Series bottles, corks, labels and shrink caps, along with B-Brite cleaner for equipment care.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does this Chardonnay kit make?

The 16 L juice/concentrate pack makes 23 L (6.07 US gal) of finished Chardonnay, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

How long does this wine kit take to make?

The kit produces finished Chardonnay in approximately six weeks, including fermentation, clarification and bottling.

What is the alcohol content of this Chardonnay kit?

The kit has a 13.5% potential alcohol by volume (PABV).

What else do I need to make this kit?

Equipment and supplies are sold separately. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are useful 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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