Malbec

This Malbec winemaking kit helps beginner and experienced home winemakers make a medium-bodied red wine at approximately 11.5% ABV. The 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

At a glance

• Varietal style: Malbec
• Colour: Red
• Body: Medium-bodied
• Alcohol: Approximately 11.5% ABV
• Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Winemaking time: About 4 weeks

Why winemakers choose it

• Creates an approachable, medium-bodied Malbec with rich character.
• Offers notable acidity for freshness and balance.
• Features smooth tannins and a lingering finish with a touch of spice.
• Provides a straightforward format for both new and experienced home winemakers.
• Works well for serving with food or enjoying on its own.

What's included

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

Basic winemaking equipment is required and sold separately. For bottling and finishing, consider matching Crafted Series add-ons such as bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does the Malbec kit make?

The 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack makes 23 L of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

What alcohol content does this Malbec kit produce?

The finished wine has an alcohol content of approximately 11.5% ABV.

How long does the winemaking process take?

The process takes about 4 weeks.

Do I need additional equipment?

Yes. Basic winemaking equipment is required 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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