Shiraz

The Shiraz Medium-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit is a Canadian-produced wine kit for beginner and experienced home winemakers. Its 5.3 L juice/concentrate pack makes 23 L of finished red wine, approximately 30 standard 750 ml bottles, at about 11.5% ABV.

Expect a medium-bodied Shiraz profile with berry, pepper, tobacco and smoked-meat flavours, supported by a balanced, substantial mouthfeel.

At a glance

• Wine style: Shiraz / Syrah
• Colour: Red
• Body: Medium-bodied
• Alcohol: Approximately 11.5% ABV
• Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 US gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6.07 US gal)
• Bottle yield: About 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Ready to enjoy: Approximately four weeks
• Produced in: Canada

Why winemakers choose it

• Creates a medium-bodied red wine with a full-flavoured Shiraz character.
• Offers berry, pepper, tobacco and smoked-meat flavour notes.
• Produces approximately 23 L of finished wine from one juice/concentrate pack.
• Designed for both beginner and experienced home winemakers.
• Provides a practical route to approximately 30 bottles of homemade wine.

What's included

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

Basic winemaking equipment is required and sold separately. Matching Crafted Series supplies include bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does the Shiraz kit make?

The kit makes approximately 23 L (6.07 US gal) of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

How long does the Shiraz wine kit take?

The wine is ready to enjoy in approximately four weeks.

What alcohol content does this Shiraz kit produce?

The expected alcohol content is approximately 11.5% ABV.

Do I need extra equipment?

Yes. Basic winemaking equipment is required and is not included in the kit. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are available 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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