$129.95
Free shipping on US orders $75+ and Canadian orders $80+ CAD
Makes up to 15 bottles (11.5 L). That's about$8.66 / bottle
All-inclusive: wine base, yeast, bentonite, sulphite/sorbate, fining agents
Packed in aseptic clean rooms
Free shipping on US orders $75+ and Canadian orders $80+ CAD
Description
The Fortified Dessert Wine Red Winemaking Kit is an 8 L juice/concentrate pack for making a rich, sweet, port-style red dessert wine at home. Suitable for beginner to experienced winemakers, it produces 11.5 L of full-bodied wine at a warming 17% PABV in approximately six weeks.
At a glance
- Product type: Wine kit
- Style: Fortified red dessert wine
- Varietal style: Port-style
- Juice/concentrate pack: 8 L (1.75 gal)
- Finished yield: 11.5 L, approximately 15 standard 750 ml bottles
- Alcohol: 17% PABV
- Ready in: Approximately six weeks
- Tasting profile: Rich sweetness, balanced acidity, soft tannin and a full-bodied mouthfeel
Why winemakers choose it
- Makes a warming, full-bodied red dessert wine with classic port-style character.
- Offers rich sweetness balanced by acidity and softened tannin.
- Includes clear instructions and pre-measured ingredients for a more straightforward winemaking process.
- Produces approximately 15 standard bottles for serving with gourmet cheeses or desserts.
- Provides a beginner-friendly format while leaving room for experienced winemakers to add personal touches.
What's included
- 8 L juice/concentrate pack
- Pre-measured winemaking ingredients
- Clear winemaking instructions
Equipment is sold separately. For bottling and finishing, consider matching Crafted Series add-ons such as bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.
How to use
- Follow the included instructions and combine the juice/concentrate pack with the pre-measured ingredients.
- Complete the guided winemaking process.
- Allow approximately six weeks for the wine to be ready.
- Bottle the finished wine in standard 750 ml bottles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the finished yield of this fortified dessert wine kit?
The kit produces 11.5 L of finished wine, or approximately 15 standard 750 ml bottles.
How long does this wine kit take to make?
The finished fortified dessert wine is ready in approximately six weeks.
What alcohol level does the finished wine have?
The finished wine has a warming 17% PABV.
What else do I need to use this wine kit?
Equipment is sold separately. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are useful Crafted Series add-ons for bottling and cleaning.
What's in the kit
- Wine base (grape concentrate)
- Yeast
- Bentonite
- Sulphite / sorbate
- Fining agents
Yields 11.5 L — about 15 standard 750 ml bottles. Equipment sold separately.
How to make it
Mix the base with water to the marked volume, ferment with the included yeast, stabilize and clear, then bottle. Download full instructions (PDF).
FAQs
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.
Shipping & returns
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.
Fortified Dessert Wine Red Winemaking Kit (8 L$129.95
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