Merlot

This Merlot winemaking kit is made for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want a rich, heavy-bodied red wine at 13.5% ABV. The 16 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L of finished wine, with deep plum and subtle chocolate flavours, in about 6 weeks.

At a glance

• Wine style: Heavy-bodied red Merlot
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Juice/concentrate pack: 16 L (4.22 gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6 US gal)
• Bottle yield: About 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Ready in: About 6 weeks
• Flavour profile: Deep plum and subtle chocolate

Why winemakers choose it

• Creates a full-flavoured, heavy-bodied Merlot with a dense, luxurious mouthfeel.
• Delivers rich plum and subtle chocolate notes for a smooth, indulgent red wine.
• Produces about 30 standard 750 ml bottles for enjoying or sharing.
• Offers a complete wine base and additive package for a straightforward home-winemaking project.
• Reaches its ready-to-drink stage in about 6 weeks.

What's included

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

Additional winemaking equipment and supplies are sold separately. Complete your setup with matching Crafted Series add-ons such as bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does this Merlot kit make?

It makes 23 L (6 US gal) of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

What size is the juice or concentrate pack?

The juice/concentrate pack is 16 L (4.22 gal). This is the pack size, not the finished wine yield.

How long does the Merlot kit take?

The wine is ready in about 6 weeks.

What else do I need to make this kit?

Additional winemaking equipment and supplies are necessary and 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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