Heavy-Bodied Red wine kit
French Bordeaux
13.5% Heavy-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit · 16 L concentrate
2$169.95
Free shipping on US orders $75+ and Canadian orders $80+ CAD
StyleRed
Alcohol13.5%
BodyHeavy
Concentrate16 L
Yield23 L
Makes up to 30 bottles (23 L). That's about$5.66 / 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
This Bordeaux wine kit is designed for beginner to experienced home winemakers who want to craft a heavy-bodied French-style red wine. The 16 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L of finished wine at an expected 13.5% alcohol, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.
At a glance
- Style: French Bordeaux-style red blend
- Body: Heavy-bodied
- Colour: Red
- Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 13.5% PABV
- Juice/concentrate pack: 16 L (4.22 gal)
- Finished yield: 23 L, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles
- Expected ready time: Six weeks
Why winemakers choose it
- Creates a full, heavy-bodied red with a dominant Merlot base.
- Cabernet Sauvignon contributes firm structure, while Cabernet Franc adds finesse.
- Offers Bordeaux-inspired aromas and flavours of dark plum, cassis, nutmeg, tobacco and sandalwood.
- Provides a complete wine kit format suitable for beginner and experienced home winemakers.
What's included
- 16 L juice/concentrate pack
- Wine base and the additive packs supplied with the kit, including the required winemaking components described for the product
- Equipment is sold separately. Consider matching bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner from Crafted Series.
Frequently asked questions
How much wine does this Bordeaux wine kit make?
The 16 L juice/concentrate pack makes 23 L of finished wine, which is about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.
What alcohol content does the kit produce?
The kit is designed to produce wine at approximately 13.5% PABV.
How long does the wine take to be ready?
The existing product information states that the wine is ready to enjoy after approximately six weeks of crafting.
What equipment do I need?
The kit includes the wine base and supplied additive packs, but equipment is sold separately. You may also want bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.
What's in the kit
- 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.
How to make it
Mix the base with water to 23 L, 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.
French Bordeaux$169.95
You might also like
More from this range
