Cabernet Sauvignon

This ABC Crafted Series Cabernet Sauvignon wine kit makes 23 L of 13% medium/heavy-bodied red wine from an 8 L juice/concentrate pack. Designed for beginner to experienced home winemakers, it delivers a bold, structured California Cabernet Sauvignon style with rich dark-fruit character.

At a glance

• Varietal style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: California Cabernet Sauvignon
• Colour: Red
• Body: Medium/Heavy-Bodied
• Alcohol: 13%
• Juice/concentrate pack: 8 L (2.1 gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L, about 30 standard 750 ml bottles

Wine profile

• Shows layers of blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry.
• Cedar, spice and subtle oak complement the dark-fruit profile.
• Firm tannins and balanced acidity provide structure and depth.
• Enjoy it young after a brief decant or set it aside for aging.
• Pairs well with grilled steak, roast lamb and hearty stews.

What's included

• Wine base for a 23 L finished batch.
• Listed additive packs for the kit, as applicable.
• Equipment is sold separately.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 8 L size refer to the finished wine yield?

No. The 8 L (2.1 gal) measurement refers to the juice/concentrate pack. The finished yield is 23 L.

What style of wine does this kit make?

It makes a 13% medium/heavy-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon style red wine with blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry, cedar, spice and subtle oak notes.

What else do I need to make this wine?

Equipment is sold separately. Matching home-winemaking add-ons 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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