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!
Rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries in the bouquet with a hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.8% ABV
Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
This New World California style Pinot Noir features a bouquet of rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries. The hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate are a pleasant surprise.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey.
Pinot Noir, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
This easy drinking, classically California style blush offers fresh floral notes on the nose and pleasing berry flavors
Light-bodied and off-dry, 11.6% ABV
Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut
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 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
This easy drinking, classically California style blush offers fresh floral notes on the nose and pleasing berry flavors with a soft, off-dry finish 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
Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut.
White Zinfandel, California
Sweetness: Off-dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 11.6%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
This Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be more fruit-forward with a nice balance of both tannins and juicy flavors, making it a sensational food wine
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.8% ABV
A classic served with your favorite BBQ ribs, mushroom or lamb burgers and hard cheeses
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be more fruit-forward with a nice balance of both tannins and juicy flavors, making it a sensational food wine.
This is a no-skin red tier of Cru International. These are easy-drinking and approachable wines with regional style declaration at an entry-level point to the Cru International brand.
Food Pairings
A classic served with your favorite BBQ ribs, mushroom or lamb burgers and hard cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.8%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 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, Raspberry & Grape Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric 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: 2.2–2.6 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Apple, Pear, & Strawberry Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Extract (Color)
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
Fresh cranberries is harmoniously blended with fruity, velvety richness in this sweet, plum-red wine
Medium-bodied and sweet, 7.6% ABV
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
The crisp taste of fresh cranberries is harmoniously blended with fruity, velvety richness in this sweet, plum-red wine. The robust, yet elegant, sweet berry flavors make it a perfect backyard refresher.
2007, 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Cranberry Craze
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 7.6%
Size: 5.5L
Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Crisp, green apple flavors and pleasant herbal notes
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.7% ABV
Perfect with light seafood dishes or white meat
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
A refreshing, medium-bodied, dry Sauvignon Blanc style wine with crisp, green apple flavors and pleasant herbal notes. Unoaked.
Food Pairings
Perfect with light seafood dishes or white meat.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.7%
Kit Volume: 6.3L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 Weeks
Exudes pretty floral aromas with hints of tropical fruit and lychee
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.5% ABV
Try with spicy Pad Thai, a summer salad or BBQ pork
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
This refined Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat blend exudes pretty floral aromas with hints of tropical fruit and lychee. Flavors on the palate include juicy pineapple, mango, peach, and lychee.
Our white wines include select yeast strains that enhance varietal characteristics during fermentation to bring out the best flavors and aromas. Lalvin EC-1118 wine yeast is used in this wine.
Food Pairings
Try with spicy Pad Thai, a summer salad or BBQ pork.
White Blend
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.5%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries, and firmly structured tannins
Full-bodied and dry, 14.3% ABV
Serve with pasta and rich tomato sauce or beef pot roast
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
2007-2011 & 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner
A delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries, and firmly structured tannins. This assertive wine is bold in all aspects
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.
2007-2011 and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with pasta and rich tomato sauce or beef pot roast.
Red Blend, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Full
ABV: 14.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Grape skins included
Clean, crisp, and rich in varietal character with fruit flavors abound
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Pair with buttery shrimp, poached salmon or cedar planked halibut
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
A classic style Chardonnay that is clean, crisp, and rich in varietal character with fruit flavors abound. It is golden-hued and slightly tart while flavors of vanilla and cloves tantalize the palate.
Food Pairings
Pair with buttery shrimp, poached salmon or cedar planked halibut.
Chardonnay, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavors of lemon and pear entice the palate
Light-bodied and dry, 11.5% ABV
A crisp and refreshing, food friendly wine that pairs with salads, mild cheeses and lemon chicken
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavors of lemon and pear entice the palate. The finish is crisp and clean. A refreshing style white wine.
Food Pairings
A crisp and refreshing, food friendly wine that pairs with salads, mild cheeses and lemon chicken.
Verdicchio, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 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: 1.7–2.3 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: Sugar, Juice Concentrates (Coconut Water, Raspberry), Citric Acid, Water, Diammonium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Blue 1 (Artificial Color)
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, Cherry & Grape Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors
Dry and lightly oaked with pear, apple, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.7% ABV
Enjoy with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
A traditional style dry and lightly oaked Chardonnay with pear, apple, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn.
Chardonnay
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.7%
Kit Volume: 6.3L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 Weeks
Fruit-forward nose with aromas of raisins, dark cherries, and toasted oak. Notes of sweet chocolate, prunes and firm tannins grace the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.8% ABV
Tastes great with stuffed mushrooms or veal parmigiana
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
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2022
A fruit forward nose with aromas of raisins, dark cherries, and toasted oak. Notes of sweet chocolate, prunes and firm tannins grace the palate.
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.
2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with stuffed mushrooms or veal parmigiana.
Valpola, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.8%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Expressive flavors of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.3% ABV
Serve with grilled beef and sesame dressing or caesar salad and meatballs
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 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
A classic wine with a rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Expressive flavors of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins on the palate.
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
Serve with grilled beef and sesame dressing or caesar salad and meatballs.
Merlot, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Bursting with hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate, delicate hints of pear on the finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.2% ABV
Great with rich pastas or risotto with lobster or mussels
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Bursting with hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate, delicate hints of pear on the finish. A perfectly balanced wine with fresh and lively acidity.
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
Great with rich pastas or risotto with lobster or mussels.
Chardonnay, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.2%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, hints of spice, and leather, enhanced with robust tannins
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.4% ABV
Enjoy with cabbage rolls, pork or beef tacos, meatballs or Pepper Jack 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
This opulent and rich Carménère boasts luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, hints of spice, and leather, enhanced with robust tannins.
Includes 250 g of Genuwine 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 cabbage rolls, pork or beef tacos, meatballs or Pepper Jack cheese.
Carménère, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.4%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla, and fresh violets while cherries, pepper spice, and rich tannins grace the palate
Full-bodied and dry, 14.3% ABV
Delicious with braised beef short ribs or fig and Brie
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
This complex, full-bodied wine has an appealing aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla, and fresh violets while cherries, pepper spice, and rich tannins grace the palate.
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
Delicious with braised beef short ribs or fig and Brie.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Full
ABV: 14.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of Gewurztraminer
Medium-bodied and off-dry, 12.6% ABV
Enjoy with a chicken, almond and rice stir fry or perogies
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Includes a Finishing Blend that allows the winemaker to tailor the sweetness and body to their own taste
2007-2011 & 2014 WineMaker International Award Winner
This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of Gewurztraminer. Subtle sweetness and added elderflowers enhance the fruity characteristics and spicy tones to complete the experience. Delicately bitter, this medium-bodied wine is elegant, light, and refreshing.
Includes a Süss Reserve Pack. The Süss Reserve Pack allows the winemaker to tailor the wine to his or her taste. Exclude the Reserve pack for a drier, lighter wine, or include it for enhanced sweetness and body.
2007-2011 and 2014 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with a chicken, almond and rice stir fry or perogies.
Gewürztraminer, Germany
Sweetness: Off-dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.6%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla framed with soft, silky tannins
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.1% ABV
Perfect with grilled lambchops or veal and portobello mushrooms
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2007 & 2008 WineMaker International Award Winner
Impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla framed with soft, silky tannins. Powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cherries, and dark fruit on the palate. A true French classic wine.
2007, 2008 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled lambchops or veal and portobello mushrooms.
Merlot, France
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.1%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Soft yet fruity, the Aussie Cab shows more complex varietal fruit flavors, including cherry and blackberry, than its Old World counterpart
Medium-bodied and dry, 13% ABV
Great with roasted duck or beef and veggie stirfry
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2008 WineMaker International Award Winner
Soft yet fruity, this Australian style Cab shows more complex varietal fruit flavors, including cherry and blackberry, than its Old World counterpart.
2008 Winemaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Great with roasted duck or beef and veggie stir fry.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.8% ABV
Serve with chicken and root vegetables or grilled fish, potato and mushrooms
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2010 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
This modern New World white highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay.
2010 and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with chicken and root vegetables or grilled fish, potato and mushrooms.
White Wine Blend, Argentina
Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus
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
2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla on the palate.
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.
2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
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: 2.2–2.8 (as citric acid)
Ingredients: Natural Blood Orange Flavors, Diammonium Phosphate, Water, Vegetable Extract & Beta Carotene (Colors)
Off-dry ruby red wine presents succulent flavors of fresh ripe black cherries balanced by a subtle touch of tannins
Medium-bodied and sweet, 7.6% ABV
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
2008, 2009 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
This off dry ruby red wine presents succulent flavors of fresh ripe black cherries balanced by a subtle touch of tannins. Light and fruity, this thirst quencher is a great addition to any summer festivity.
2008, 2009, and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Very Black Cherry
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 7.6%
Size: 5.5L
Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
A dry and light-bodied wine with crisp acidity and very little tannin
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.8% ABV
Serve with pasta and roasted vegetables or grilled eggplant
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
A dry and light-bodied wine with crisp acidity and very little tannin; plenty of fruit flavor with some cherry and red berry notes.
Food Pairings
Serve with pasta and roasted vegetables or grilled eggplant.
Pinot Noir
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.8%
Kit Volume: 6.3L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 Weeks
Tart green apple with crisp citrus and honey flavors
Light-bodied and dry, 11.2% ABV
Pair with grilled seafood or Asian strir fry
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
A typical dry Pinot Grigio style, this wine boasts aromas of tart green apple with crisp citrus and honey flavors.
Food Pairings
Pair with grilled seafood or Asian strir fry.
Pinot Grigio
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Light
ABV: 11.2%
Kit Volume: 6.3L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 Weeks
Warm black fruit and berries entice the nose along with concentrated flavors of red fruit, oak, and chocolate
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.5% ABV
Pairs well with pasta and tomato sauce or grilled steak
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
2007-2011 & 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner
Warm black fruit and berries entice the nose, while concentrated flavors of red fruit, oak, and chocolate round out the experience of this satisfying medium-bodied wine.
Includes 250 g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on Genuwine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
2007-2011 and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with pasta and tomato sauce or grilled steak.
Syrah/Shiraz, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.5%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
An aroma reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.8% ABV
Enjoy with beef stroganoff or chicken with mushroom and onion gravy
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Gold Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
An aroma reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate. Toasted oak on the palate helps it age into an Italian style wine of award winning-potential.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with beef stroganoff or chicken with mushroom and onion gravy.
Valpola, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Extremely aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.2% ABV
Serve with roasted turkey and dried fruit sauce or spicy fish cakes
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2009, 2011 & 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner
This popular Australian white blend is extremely aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note.
2009, 2011 and 2013 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with roasted turkey and dried fruit sauce or spicy fish cakes.
Viognier Pinot Gris, Australia
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.2%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries and velvety tannins
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb
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
2010 WineMaker International Award Winner
A cooler climate style Merlot from Washington, this wine features classic flavors of cassis and chocolate. It is dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries and velvety tannins.
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.
2010 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb.
Merlot, Washington
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
Bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavors on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Straw in color with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavors on the palate. This wine is as delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day, its finish both long and fruity.
Food Pairings
Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi.
Sauvignon Blanc, Ontario
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle with bracing acidity
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle, with bracing acidity, perfect for pairing with a creamy Gorgonzola.
This is a no-skin red tier of Cru International. These are easy-drinking and approachable wines with regional style declaration at an entry-level point to the Cru International brand.
Food Pairings
An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta.
Merlot, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 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, Pineapple & Elderberry Juice Concentrates, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Diammonium Phosphate, Water
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 & Peach Juice Concentrates, Water, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors