Our huge selection of winemaking kits is perfect for making great wine at home!
A wine making kit is a great way to make high quality wine at home with basic equipment! Below you'll find a huge selection of wine making kits, most of which qualify for free shipping. Shop our large selection of wine making kits from Wine Experts Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, Eclipe, Selection, Speciale, World Vineyards and more. We also carry read and white wine kits from RJ Spagnol including their Orchard Breezin', Grand Cru Select, and international. All Cellar Craft wine making kits include skin packs for making deep delicious reds. To see exactly what wines include skin packs filter the results in the left hand side bar. Looking for the largest selection of wine making ingredients? Visit our sister site, MoreWine!
The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
White Pear is a cheerful combination of juicy pears and a splash of lemon, wrapped up with notes of custard and white flowers. A light-bodied, sweet white wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
White Pear
Pear, lemon, custard, white flowers
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet; delightfully refreshing on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
Perfect with sushi or Italian fried and stuffed rice balls
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
The fruity nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet. On the palate, true to its South African origins, it is delightfully refreshing.
2009 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Perfect with sushi or Italian fried and stuffed rice balls (Arancini di Riso).
Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Malbec traces its origins, like so many others, to the Bordeaux region of France, where it descended from two enigmatic French grapes—Magdeleine Noire des Charentes and Prunelard. It is one of the five red grapes that can be blended to produce red Bordeaux, but in modern times it’s percentage in the blend has significantly decreased and sometimes commonly omitted entirely. This is due to the vine’s sensitivity to frost, which is not ideal in Bordeaux’s maritime climate. In its native region, Malbec plantings have been steadily declining for some time now. Varietal Malbec is celebrated for its soft mouthfeel, rich plum and earthy flavors, and alluring inky, dark color. Thank Dionysus that Malbec has taken root in another part of the world where it has absolutely thrived. Brought over to Argentina in the mid-19th century, the vines have flourished in the dry, sunny vineyards high in the Andes mountains. It is now the most widely cultivated wine grape in the country, and most often used to produce varietal wines rather used to make blends like in France and California. Argentine Malbec is known for its velvety texture, deep color, and exceptional fruity flavors. Our Argentina Malbec is full-bodied with a prodigious plum flavor, accented with notes of clove and charred wood. A heavy oak presence helps to balance the fruity character. A dry red wine with a firm alcohol content of 13.5% by volume. The oak blend in the Estate Series Malbec is a unique blend of medium plus and heavy toast. Medium plus is known to impart a complex balance of vanillin and spice while the heavy toast brings the bold flavors of caramel, smoke and spice to the party. Medium and Heavy? Maybe the best of both worlds. The VineCo Estate Malbec should be the first thing you grab when the flames on the grill go out. This full-bodied wine is the perfect companion for lean red meat, pork, or dark meat poultry. When you cut into that juicy filet, what better reward for a medium-rare job done well than a not-so-medium pour of Malbec? When you bring the glass up for a sip, the deep inky appearance may fool you into thinking your sunglasses are still on. Sitting back to admire the dark abyss held within your stemware may reveal your future. Hint: it’s probably another glass (or another bottle) of heavenly Malbec. Malbec, Argentina Black plum, clove, charred wood Sweetness: Dry Oak: Heavy Body: Full ABV: 13.5% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Crisp and light, with intense flavors of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass, and light oak on the finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 13% ABV
Pairs well with fresh seafood such as oysters and scallops or goat cheese
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
This renowned New Zealand wine presents soft hues in the glass. It is crisp and light, with intense flavors of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass, and light oak on the finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with fresh seafood such as oysters and scallops or goat cheese.
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
Sweet dragon fruit combined with gently splashes to tangy cool raspberries for an incredibly refreshing fruit wine. A light-bodied, sweet rose with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Raspberry Dragon Fruit
Sweet dragon fruit, tangy raspberries
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
Teeming with green apple sweetness and punctuated with a crisp tangy finish, Niagara Mist Green Apple is as thirst-quenching as they come. A light-bodied, sweet white wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Green Apple
Green apple, tangy finish
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Clean, crisp, and slightly fruity, this wine is full of fruit flavor with an intense and pleasing aroma
Light-bodied and dry, 11.6% ABV
Works well with Thai and Chinese take-out, pork tenderloin and light seafood fare
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Clean, crisp, and slightly fruity, this wine is full of fruit flavor with an intense and pleasing aroma. You will want to savor through to the last sip.
Food Pairings
Works well with Thai and Chinese take-out, pork tenderloin and light seafood fare.
Riesling, Germany
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 11.6%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Bursting with flavors of ripe black cherries, red berry fruits, and delicate spice notes on the palate superbly balanced with oak
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.3% ABV
Try it with grilled salmon, sweet onions and red bell peppers or wild mushroom bruschetta
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
An elegant wine bursting with flavors of ripe black cherries, red berry fruits, and delicate spice notes on the palate superbly balanced with oak.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on Genuwine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Try it with grilled salmon, sweet onions and red bell peppers or wild mushroom bruschetta.
Pinot Noir, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes
Light-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes that follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish. This Pinot Grigio is made in the true northern Italian style.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto.
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
Escape to the island of Tropical Fruit, bursting with juicy sweet pineapple, mango, kiwi, and subtle citrus notes. A light-bodied, sweet white wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Tropical Fruit
Sweet pineapple, mango, kiwi, citrus
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
A delicious, dark blend of Californian juices, the VineCo Original Trilogy is a medium-bodied red wine with notes of toasty black cherry and blackberry matched by a medium oak presence. What's also toasty is this dry red's stout alcohol level at 13% by volume. The Trilogy blend includes medium toast French oak chips. Medium toast French oak is subtle and provides refined flavors of custard, chocolate, and spice. French oak in general is often used by winemakers when they want to increase the mouthfeel and complexity of a wine without stepping on or suppressing the fruit.
Trilogy, California
Toasty black cherry and blackberry
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Spicy bouquet with black cherry, tobacco, licorice, and coffee notes. Flavorful with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis, and pepper notes
Full-bodied and dry, 14.7% ABV
Enjoy with braised beef, tomato sauce and pasta or gouda cheese
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
A spicy bouquet with black cherry, tobacco, licorice, and coffee notes. The palate is big, round, and flavorful with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis, and pepper notes.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
2011, 2013, 2014 WineMaker International Award Winner and 2017 Best of Show Kit WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with braised beef, tomato sauce and pasta or gouda cheese.
Amarone Style, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Full
ABV: 14.7%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
British Columbia Pinot Noir features aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries with notes of pepper and spice
Medium-bodied and dry, 13% ABV
Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
2007 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
As one would expect from a British Columbia style Pinot Noir, this wine features aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries. Silky tannins while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out the palate.
2007 and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
Food Pairings
Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry.
Pino Noir, British Columbia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.8% ABV
Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2008, 2010 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones. This wine showcases the Malbec grape at its best.
2008, 2010 and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce.
Malbec, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Luxurious flavors of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices are found on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.7% ABV
Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes Genuwine Dried Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Luxurious flavors of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices are found on the palate of this great Italian classic.
Includes 125 g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Genuwine grape skins are crushed, whole grape skins, gently dried in a proprietary process that preserves their original color and fresh vineyard flavor. Fermentation on Genuwine dried grape skins enhances the color, flavor profile and bouquet of wine. Genuwine grape skins are easy to work with and consistently provide excellent results.
Food Pairings
Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto.
Nebbiolo, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.7%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
Commercial Quality Base: Crafted from real fruit juice using the same formulations as commercial wineries.
Easy 5-Gallon Batches: One gallon of base yields five gallons of high-quality 10% ABV fruit wine.
No Adjustments Needed: Extremely convenient; no pH or acid adjustments required.
Simple & Convenient: Just add water and yeast to ferment.
All natural and made with real fruit juice, Vintner’s Best® fruit wine bases are crafted from the same formulations used by commercial wineries. One gallon of fruit wine base makes five gallons of high-quality fruit wine at 10% ABV. Extremely easy and convenient to make, requiring no pH adjustments and no acid adjustments. Simply dilute one gallon of Vintner's Best® Fruit Wine Base with four gallons of water, pitch yeast and stir!
The wine base is a blend of juice concentrates, HFCS, citric and malic acids and natural flavor designed to make a fermentable base for a fruit wine blend at 18.9°B. The product is blended, pasteurized. Diammonium phosphate is added as a yeast nutrient.
Benefits of Vintner’s Best® Fruit Bases:
All-natural fruit juice
6-8 weeks to finished product
No PH or acid adjustments
Shelf stable for up to two years
No refrigeration necessary
Scalable to any batch size
Pre-blended - no straining out fruit pieces
Easy and convenient
More inclusive – add only yeast and water
Re-sealable jug with tamper resistant seal
Over 30 flavors to choose from
Concentrate Specs:
°Brix: 73.1 min
Acidity: 2.2–2.6 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Apple, Pear, Blackberry & Grape Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors
Although it is listed as one of the original six red grapes of Bordeaux, Carménère is all but impossible to find in France today. After a phylloxera plague in the mid-19th century, the vines were nearly all destroyed in Europe and presumed extinct. But the grape lived on, unbeknownst to anyone, in the grape growing regions of Chile where some speculate it was mistaken for Merlot and thus unwittingly preserved over the last 150 years. Indeed the two grapes share a common ancestor and are strikingly similar in appearance. Commonly used as a blending grape, but as a varietal wine Carménère is known for its deep red color, gentle tannins, and fruit-forward character with earthy notes. Growing Carménère is all but unheard of in Bordeaux today, but the grape has thrived in the vineyards of Chile where it has become the country’s leading red grape. The resulting wine is a full-bodied, dry red with aromas and flavors of red fruit and berries, plum, and floral notes. Our Chile Carménère follows the classic description, characterized by flavors of raspberry, red cherry, and plum. Medium-bodied and dry with a moderate oak presence. This red wine weighs in at the higher end of the spectrum with an alcohol level of 13.5% by volume. This Carmenere wine kit includes medium toast French oak chips. Medium toast French oak is subtle and provides refined flavors of custard, chocolate, and spice. French oak in general is often used by winemakers when they want to increase the mouthfeel and complexity of a wine without stepping on or suppressing the fruit. The VineCo Estate Carménère is the perfect wine for those that enjoy the spice of life. Or maybe more specifically, those that enjoy spice in their meals. Carménère pairs wonderfully with dishes that have a kick. Lamb curry, spicy pork sausage, Chile con Carne—these mouth watering foods are great options to enjoy with a glass of this delicious red wine. Carménère shouldn’t only be poured alongside hot dishes, but if you’re looking for something to pair with a meal that raises your heart rate, you’ve found it here. Carménère, Chile Raspberry, red cherry, and plum Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium ABV: 13.5% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Of the six noble grapes, Riesling is the lone variety to be of German origin rather than French. Originally from the Rheingau region of Germany, where it is still the most widely cultivated grape today, Riesling is known for its outstanding aromatics and is commonly regarded by wine experts as the finest white grape variety in the world. Mercurial in nature, Riesling is highly “terroir-expressive” and begs to be planted in cooler climates; but even small climatic variances in a characteristically cool growing region can lead to markedly different results in the finished wine. Often noted for having a high acidity and palpable mineral character, Riesling is adored for its floral aroma and mouthwatering orchard flavors of apricot and peach, as well as many other ripe fruit notes that vary depending on the region.
To this day, Germany continues to boast the highest production of Riesling in the world, despite the fact that the vines have made their way to countries with far more tremendous growing capacity in terms of sheer acreage. By example, California’s vast collection of vineyards dedicate less than 4,000 acres to Riesling, with nearly half of the total being grown in Monterey. Californian Riesling tends to be softer, with less mineral quality and somewhat more subdued fruit flavors.
Our California Riesling sports a light-medium body and leaps out of the glass with notes of apricot and mango, followed by a delightful acidity. This dry white wine has no oak character and an easy-drinking alcohol level of 12.5%.
The VineCo Estate Riesling is one of those wines that seems to effortlessly improve the vibe wherever and whenever it is enjoyed. A bright and cheerful wine that is outgoing to a fault. Regardless of your current mood, once the aromas start popping out of the glass and the acidity starts tickling your tongue, it’ll be hard to hold back a smile. Try it alongside prawns and fresh crab or cuts of pork belly with choucroute.
Riesling, California
Apricot, mango, high acidity
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light-Medium
ABV: 12.5%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
The luscious scent of ripe peaches explodes from this exceptionally crisp, flavorful wine
Medium-bodied and sweet, 7.6% ABV
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
Gold Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
The luscious scent of ripe peaches explodes from this exceptionally crisp, flavorful wine. Pale straw in color, this wine is a natural addition to a lazy afternoon or an evening barbecue.
2007 and 2008 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Peach Perfection
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 7.6%
Size: 5.5L
Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Made from a quintessential German white grape variety, this wine features subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity
Medium-bodied and off-dry, 11.5% ABV
Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes a Finishing Blend that allows the winemaker to tailor the sweetness and body to their own taste
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
Made from a quintessential German white grape variety, this wine features subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity. Its long and lasting finish will leave you wanting more.
Includes a Finishing Blend (formerly Suss Reserve Blend). The Finishing Blend allows the winemaker to tailor the wine to his or her taste. Exclude the Finishing Blend for a drier, lighter wine, or include it for enhanced sweetness and body.
Food Pairings
Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes.
Müller-Thurgau, Germany
Sweetness: Off-dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Warm spice notes and aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes Genuwine Dried Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Warm spice notes and aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant. Chile is well known for these chewy, deep, rustic red wines with intense cherry flavors and blended oak undertones.
Includes 125g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Genuwine grape skins are crushed, whole grape skins, gently dried in a proprietary process that preserves their original color and fresh vineyard flavor. Fermentation on Genuwine dried grape skins enhances the color, flavor profile and bouquet of wine. Genuwine grape skins are easy to work with and consistently provide excellent results.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas.
Malbec, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
A delightful blend of two incredibly outgoing white wine grapes, Traminer (or Gewurztraminer) and Riesling. Gewürz is renowned for its explosive aromatics that rocket out of the glass, while Riesling is adored for its mouthwatering orchard flavors of apricot and peach, palpable mineral character, and floral aroma. The VineCo Estate Traminer Riesling features a blend of Australian grape juices that produce a delicious white wine that is truly aromatic with notes of lime, apple, honey and stonefruit. Off-dry with a light-medium body and no oak. Fabulously easy-drinking with an alcohol level of 12% by volume. Traminer Riesling, Australia
Aromatic with lime, apple, honey, stonefruit Sweetness: Off-Dry Oak: None Body: Light-Medium ABV: 12% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Merlot is extraordinary in its flexibility, able to be paired with many different grapes to create magnificent blends, but easily stands on its own in varietal wines. Sometimes mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon in blind tastings, the two grapes are both descendents of Cabernet Franc and can display similar flavors and textures, although Merlot is known for being softer and less tannic. Aromas and flavors include blackberry, cassis, baked cherries, dark chocolate and mocha, among others. Merlot ranks as the second most-widely grown grape in the world, but reigns supreme in the Médoc district of Bordeaux. California-grown Merlot grapes produce what is known as “Warm-Climate Merlot”, which is the category that Merlot grown in Australia and Argentina also fall under. These grapes tend to be heavier on the fruit notes. Due to the lower tannin levels and softer finish, some vintners employ a longer oak-aging process to give the wine more structure. Our California Merlot is a full-bodied red characterized with flavors of chocolate, black cherry and tobacco. With an alcohol content of 13%, this wine has a dry chocolate finish with a medium oak character. Includes medium toast American oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice. American oak is famous for providing classic oak aromas. The VineCo Estate Merlot is not to be sequestered to the dinner table. This is a wine you want to pack up and take with you on a picnic. Enjoy with the sun overhead, a light breeze at your back, and a charcuterie board within arm’s reach. At supper time, you may find Merlot to be the perfect compliment to grilled beef burgers or a freshly chopped Caesar salad. Merlot, California Black cherry, tobacco and mint Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Full ABV: 13% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
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The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
One sip of this wine and you’ll spiral into daydreams of meandering through columns of fruit trees with a wicker basket in hand. Slip into flavors of vibrant juicy peach with tart and crispy apple notes. Orchard Crisp is a light-bodied, sweet white wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Orchard Crisp
Peach, apple
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones; an exquisite balance of citrus and acidity
Light-bodied and dry, 12.7% ABV
Excellent with light seafood dishes such as garlic and lemon shrimp or fresh crab salad
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2008 WineMaker International Award Winner
Made in an Italian style, the bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones; an exquisite balance of citrus and acidity.
2008 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Excellent with light seafood dishes such as garlic and lemon shrimp or fresh crab salad.
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 12.7%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Captivating flavors of green apple and tropical fruit enhance an upfront floral bouquet with layers of ripe fruit and oak
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
Serve with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Captivating flavors of green apple and tropical fruit enhance an upfront floral bouquet as is expected by the finest California Chardonnays. It will develop to reveal layers of ripe fruit and integrated oak.
Food Pairings
Serve with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon.
Chardonnay, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
When the winemaker from Vineco says this is her favorite wine we listened. We made the wine, featured in the video below, and we can attest that this is really great choice. Cabernet and Merlot is quite possibly the premier wine blend, pairing two of the most widely-grown grape varieties in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot on their own are the foundation of countless remarkable wines produced in Bordeaux, France. Now staples in other major wine growing countries such as Italy, Chile, and the US, these grapes have also become rooted in such far-flung countries as South Africa, New Zealand, Israel, and on and on. The “Bordeaux Blend” combines the tannic, more acidic structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the juicier, fruit-forward contribution from Merlot for a result that is greater than the sum of its parts. Our Californian Cabernet Merlot blend summons classic flavors of black currants and plums, accentuated by chocolate, spice, toasted notes, and medium oak character. A full-bodied blend with a sturdy alcohol content of 13.5% and decidedly dry finish. The Cab/Merlot blend includes medium toast American oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice. American oak is famous for providing classic oak aromas. The Vinceo Estate Cabernet Merlot pairs well with any evening occasion, and should be one of your go-to bottles for an important dinner or classy date night. Even though this blend can add a touch of refinement when served along a perfectly seared lamb chop, don’t be afraid to pour a tall glass while cozied up for a night of takeout pizza and show bingeing. Cabernet Merlot, California Black currant, chocolate, spice, toasted notes Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Full ABV: 13.5% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Aromas of vanilla, red berries and black cherries and sweet flavors of ripe raspberry, chocolate and cherry
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.4% ABV
Pairs great with BBQ beef, potato salad, coleslaw and french fries
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
A modern, new world style wine featuring a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel. Aromas of vanilla, red berries and black cherries and sweet flavors of ripe raspberry, chocolate and cherry.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Pairs great with BBQ beef, potato salad, coleslaw and french fries.
Red Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.4%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
A nose and palate brimming with spicy black pepper notes, dried dark fruit, earth, and a hint of tobacco, with a lengthy and elegant finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.8% ABV
Serve with grilled onion and sausage paninis or rigatoni and creamy tomato sauce
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2022
A nose and palate brimming with spicy black pepper notes, dried dark fruit, earth, and a hint of tobacco, with a lengthy and elegant finish.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
2013 and 2015 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with grilled onion and sausage paninis or rigatoni and creamy tomato sauce.
Grenache Syrah, Spain
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.8%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Deep, dark, and inviting, the finish is long, lingering, and full of ripe tannins
Full-bodied and dry, 13.5% ABV
Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2007, 2008, 2011 & 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner
This classic Italian style wine is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavors. Deep, dark, and inviting, the finish is long, lingering, and full of ripe tannins.
2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce.
Amarone Style, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Full
ABV: 13.5%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Commercial Quality Base: Crafted from real fruit juice using the same formulations as commercial wineries.
Easy 5-Gallon Batches: One gallon of base yields five gallons of high-quality 10% ABV fruit wine.
No Adjustments Needed: Extremely convenient; no pH or acid adjustments required.
Simple & Convenient: Just add water and yeast to ferment.
All natural and made with real fruit juice, Vintner’s Best® fruit wine bases are crafted from the same formulations used by commercial wineries. One gallon of fruit wine base makes five gallons of high-quality fruit wine at 10% ABV. Extremely easy and convenient to make, requiring no pH adjustments and no acid adjustments. Simply dilute one gallon of Vintner's Best® Fruit Wine Base with four gallons of water, pitch yeast and stir!
The wine base is a blend of juice concentrates, HFCS, citric and malic acids and natural flavor designed to make a fermentable base for a fruit wine blend at 18.9°B. The product is blended, pasteurized. Diammonium phosphate is added as a yeast nutrient.
Benefits of Vintner’s Best® Fruit Bases:
All-natural fruit juice
6-8 weeks to finished product
No PH or acid adjustments
Shelf stable for up to two years
No refrigeration necessary
Scalable to any batch size
Pre-blended - no straining out fruit pieces
Easy and convenient
More inclusive – add only yeast and water
Re-sealable jug with tamper resistant seal
Over 30 flavors to choose from
Concentrate Specs:
°Brix: 73.1 min
Acidity: 2.2–2.6 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Apple, Pear, Blueberry & Grape Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors
Pronounced flavors of black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak, vanilla, and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.7% ABV
Try with honey and spice glazed chicken or beef chili and beans
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2007, 2008, 2010 & 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner
This is a classic big, bold California red blend. It exudes pronounced flavors of black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak, vanilla, and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee.
2007, 2008, 2010 and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Try with honey and spice glazed chicken or beef chili and beans.
Cabernet Syrah Zinfandel, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.7%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Aromas of apple, lemon, and kiwi on the nose and hints of lemon and herbaceous flavors on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Enjoy with fish and chips or grilled shrimp and spring vegetables
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Aromas of apple, lemon, and kiwi on the nose and hints of lemon and herbaceous flavors on the palate. Expect a zesty finish to this elegant wine.
Our white wines include select yeast strains that enhance varietal characteristics during fermentation to bring out the best flavors and aromas. Lalvin QA23 wine yeast is used in this wine.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with fish and chips or grilled shrimp and spring vegetables.
Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Bouquet of black cherries and plump dark fruit are framed by the ample aromas of tobacco and dark coffee
Full-bodied and dry, 14.7% ABV
Enjoy with pork and squash or honey mustard chicken
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
A bouquet of black cherries and plump dark fruit are framed by the ample aromas of tobacco and dark coffee. Fruit forward with an array of spicy flavors on the finish.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with pork and squash or honey mustard chicken.
Zinfandel, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Full
ABV: 14.7%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Grape skins included
Citrus, floral and pear notes at the open with hints of citrus and green apple on the finish
Light-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Tastes great with grilled halibut, buttery shrimp, or a light crab salad
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Opens with citrus, floral and pear notes. Hints of citrus and green apple on the finish. The palate is elevated with its perfect harmony of fruit and crisp acidity.
Our white wines include select yeast strains that enhance varietal characteristics during fermentation to bring out the best flavors and aromas. Lalvin DV10 wine yeast is used in this wine.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with grilled halibut, buttery shrimp, or a light crab salad.
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries will remind you of Tuscany
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.5% ABV
Serve with penne alla vodka or chicken parmigiana
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
This deep ruby red wine with aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries will remind you of Tuscany. The palate offers explosive notes of blackberries, prunes, and vanilla.
Food Pairings
Serve with penne alla vodka or chicken parmigiana.
Sangiovese, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.5%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Flavors of violet, cherries, and cocoa with undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.5% ABV
Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2008 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
Made from the prized Nebbiolo grape, this wine features flavors of violet, cherries, and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish.
2008 and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef.
Nebbiolo, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.5%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
A dry wine with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish
Light-bodied and dry, 11.5% ABV
Compliments the flavors of herbed butter seared scallops, feta and grilled asparagus pizza, or even a pasta al olio
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
A dry wine with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs combined with aromas of clove, nutmeg, and butterscotch from the addition of oak, completes the experience of this perennially favorite white.
Ontario Pinot Grigios are characteristically lively with a lingering finish due to ample hours of sunshine throughout the seasons. The Pinot Grigio grape grown in Ontario is typically an early ripening grape (an evolution of the Pinot Noir grape), allowing for the longer development of delicate floral and honey-like characteristics.
Pinot Grigio grapes are often harvested earlier to retain the fresh acidity, giving the wine its fresher and lighter style. Ontario Pinot Grigios are usually described as “vibrant”, pale straw in color and dry. This grape varietal can be best enjoyed in warmer weather as a refreshing beverage.
The Italian Pinot Grigio we currently carry in our Cru International portfolio is a more complex, old-world style of Pinot Grigio, whereas our new Ontario grape offering is a more easy-going, light, and refreshing Pinot Grigio characteristic of a new world style Pinot Grigio.
Food Pairings
The delicate aromas and crisp acidity of this light and refreshing Pinot Grigio compliments the flavors of herbed butter seared scallops, feta and grilled asparagus pizza, or even a pasta al olio (olive oil, chili, garlic).
Pinot Grigio, Ontario
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Light
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Made in the style of one of Germany's most renowned whites, this Gewürtztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate
Medium-bodied and off-dry, 11.5% ABV
Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes a Finishing Blend that allows the winemaker to tailor the sweetness and body to their own taste
Made in the style of one of Germany's most renowned whites, this Gewürtztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate.
Includes a Finishing Blend (formerly Suss Reserve Blend). The Finishing Blend allows the winemaker to tailor the wine to his or her taste. Exclude the Finishing Blend for a drier, lighter wine, or include it for enhanced sweetness and body.
Food Pairings
Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken.
Gewürtztraminer, Germany
Sweetness: Off-dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Featuring a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices with a hint of oak and berry fruit on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Zinfandel creates a wine with a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices. The palate boasts a hint of toasted oak with well-rounded, berry fruit, and a long finish.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs.
Zinfandel, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
British Columbia Meritage opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.6% ABV
Enjoy with red wine braised beef, bison burgers, garlic lamb chops, or triple cream cheese
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes Genuwine Dried Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Gold Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
Explore the Canadian Okanagan in your own way with Cru International’s British Columbia Meritage.
This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with polished tannins for a supported finish.
The Canadian Okanagan is a beautiful and expansive valley stretching over 250km, where mother nature has created the ideal climate for viticulture. The lake that spans the valley helps to temper the summer heat, alongside the Cascade and Coast Mountains which create a rain shadow effect, resulting in the perfect growing conditions for grapes. The Okanagan is known for its wineries and fruit orchards and is surrounded by pine forests and provincial parks.
Includes 125 g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Genuwine grape skins are crushed, whole grape skins, gently dried in a proprietary process that preserves their original color and fresh vineyard flavor. Fermentation on Genuwine dried grape skins enhances the color, flavor profile and bouquet of wine. Genuwine grape skins are easy to work with and consistently provide excellent results.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with red wine braised beef with pomme purée, bison burgers with blue cheese, garlic lamb chops with chickpea purée, or triple cream cheese.
Meritage Style, Okanagan
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.6%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
Commercial Quality Base: Crafted from real fruit juice using the same formulations as commercial wineries.
Easy 5-Gallon Batches: One gallon of base yields five gallons of high-quality 10% ABV fruit wine.
No Adjustments Needed: Extremely convenient; no pH or acid adjustments required.
Simple & Convenient: Just add water and yeast to ferment.
All natural and made with real fruit juice, Vintner’s Best® fruit wine bases are crafted from the same formulations used by commercial wineries. One gallon of fruit wine base makes five gallons of high-quality fruit wine at 10% ABV. Extremely easy and convenient to make, requiring no pH adjustments and no acid adjustments. Simply dilute one gallon of Vintner's Best® Fruit Wine Base with four gallons of water, pitch yeast and stir!
The wine base is a blend of juice concentrates, HFCS, citric and malic acids and natural flavor designed to make a fermentable base for a fruit wine blend at 18.9°B. The product is blended, pasteurized. Diammonium phosphate is added as a yeast nutrient.
Benefits of Vintner’s Best® Fruit Bases:
All-natural fruit juice
6-8 weeks to finished product
No PH or acid adjustments
Shelf stable for up to two years
No refrigeration necessary
Scalable to any batch size
Pre-blended - no straining out fruit pieces
Easy and convenient
More inclusive – add only yeast and water
Re-sealable jug with tamper resistant seal
Over 30 flavors to choose from
Concentrate Specs:
°Brix: 73.1 min
Acidity: 2.2–2.6 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pear & Apple Juice Concentrates, Water, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors
Commercial Quality Base: Crafted from real fruit juice using the same formulations as commercial wineries.
Easy 5-Gallon Batches: One gallon of base yields five gallons of high-quality 10% ABV fruit wine.
No Adjustments Needed: Extremely convenient; no pH or acid adjustments required.
Simple & Convenient: Just add water and yeast to ferment.
All natural and made with real fruit juice, Vintner’s Best® fruit wine bases are crafted from the same formulations used by commercial wineries. One gallon of fruit wine base makes five gallons of high-quality fruit wine at 10% ABV. Extremely easy and convenient to make, requiring no pH adjustments and no acid adjustments. Simply dilute one gallon of Vintner's Best® Fruit Wine Base with four gallons of water, pitch yeast and stir!
The wine base is a blend of juice concentrates, HFCS, citric and malic acids and natural flavor designed to make a fermentable base for a fruit wine blend at 18.9°B. The product is blended, pasteurized. Diammonium phosphate is added as a yeast nutrient.
Benefits of Vintner’s Best® Fruit Bases:
All-natural fruit juice
6-8 weeks to finished product
No PH or acid adjustments
Shelf stable for up to two years
No refrigeration necessary
Scalable to any batch size
Pre-blended - no straining out fruit pieces
Easy and convenient
More inclusive – add only yeast and water
Re-sealable jug with tamper resistant seal
Over 30 flavors to choose from
Concentrate Specs:
°Brix: 73.1 min
Acidity: 2.2–2.7 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concord Grape Juice Concentrate, Water, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors