Merlot

This Merlot wine kit is a beginner-friendly way to make a smooth, light-bodied red wine at home. The 5.3 L (1.4 gal) juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L (6.07 US gal) of finished wine at approximately 7% ABV, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

At a glance

• Wine style: Light-bodied red Merlot
• Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6.07 US gal)
• Bottle yield: About 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Alcohol: Approximately 7% ABV
• Ready in: About four weeks
• Flavour profile: Soft plum with hints of chocolate

Wine profile

• Creates a softer, easy-drinking style of Merlot with a light-bodied finish.
• Offers approachable plum and chocolate notes for casual enjoyment.
• Includes the wine base and key additive packs needed for the winemaking process.
• Provides a convenient four-week timeline from start to finished wine.
• Suitable for beginner and experienced home winemakers.

What's included

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the alcohol content of the finished wine?

The finished wine has an alcohol content of approximately 7% ABV.

How long does the wine take to make?

The winemaking process takes about four weeks from start to finish.

What else do I need to make this wine kit?

Basic winemaking equipment is required and sold separately. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are useful add-ons for bottling and finishing.

• 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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