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Californian Zinfandel will never be found out of place; enjoy its tasteful flexibility that can adapt to any scenario
Whether with a cheese board or a thick cut of ribeye, this wine is the perfect companion
Flavors of strawberry jam, ripe berries, allspice, and mocha
Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV
Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks
Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience
Bottle labels included for a professional finish
There may be no grape in the world that goes by as many different names. Tribidrag in the Dalmatia region of Croatia. Primitivo in the heel of Italy’s boot, Apulia. Or simply, Zinfandel, as it is known in California where you will find most of the world’s plantings. And as befitting for a grape with so many known aliases, Zinfandel is something of a shapeshifter, employed to make wines ranging from hearty, rustic red wines to light, sweet rosés and countless variations in between. Known as one of the “founder varieties”, it can be traced as far back as 6000 BCE where it was first domesticated in the Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Today, it is the second most widely grown grape in California, where Zinfandel vines can be found that are well over a hundred years old and still thriving. These grapes produce a soft textured, dry red wine that is packed with flavors and aromas of jammy fruit and berry.
Our California Zinfandel is smooth and full bodied with a light oak character. Aromatic with flavors of strawberry jam and ripe berries, with notes of allspice and mocha on the finish. A dry red wine with a robust alcohol content of 14% by volume.
The Signature Series™ Zinfandel is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine.
High quality American oak cubes are used in the production of the California Zinfandel kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). American oak in particular is known to deliver aromatic sweetness, vanillin, and the classic oak flavor that can be found in many California Zins.
The VineCo Signature Zinfandel is as much of a chameleon as the grape itself, appropriately poured alongside a variety of dishes and suitable for countless social situations. It may be the first bottle you open with an appetizer of assorted rich cheeses. Or it may be just the thing to compliment a rack of lamb or char broiled ribeye. Nobody puts Zinfandel in a corner.
Zinfandel, California
Strawberry jam, ripe berries, allspice, mocha finish
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Full
ABV: 14%
Kit Volume: 14 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks
Grape skins included
Bottle labels included
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.
An irresistible flavor tag team of fresh mango and sweet, sun ripened strawberries. Niagara Mist Mango Strawberry is a light-bodied, sweet white wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Mango Strawberry
Mango, sweet strawberries
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
The world’s superlative winemaking grape, Cabernet Sauvignon is capable of producing the most complex, well-balanced, and lasting red wines you’ll ever come across. As one of the most tannic grapes used in winemaking, Cabernet Sauvignon has long been misunderstood as a wine that required ageing in order for it to develop and soften. But after decades of research, growers have learned to identify when the grapes are ready to be harvested based on the tannic ripeness, rather than sugar content alone. Although these wines are ideal candidates for ageing—and will develop beautifully when laid down—it is well within reach for winemakers to produce excellent, structured Cabernet Sauvignons that are well-enjoyed while they’re still young. Descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, this relatively young grape is believed to have sprouted up from a chance crossing in the 17th century. Regardless, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely planted wine grape in the world.
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon first garnered international attention with wine produced from the terra rossa soils of the Coonawarra region, displaying extraordinary fruit flavors with faint but unmistakable notes of mint. More regional examples soon made their mark, rounding out and diversifying the country’s take on the style, with Margaret River becoming known for their ultrafine tannins and complexity, and the cool climate of the Yarra Valley producing delicate Cabs balanced with fresh fruit and floral notes. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is the second-most planted wine grape in the country, second only to Shiraz.
Our Australia Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich layers of flavor including black currant, chocolate and bay leaf with subtle toasted notes. A dry medium-bodied with an alcohol level of 13.5% by volume. This Cabernet wine kit includes medium toast 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 along with a subtle oakiness typical of many Cabernets. The oak chips also help build body and mouthfeel.
The VineCo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a must for any red wine lover. Add a few bottles to your cellar and revisit over the months and years to see just how much the wine can develop. If you want something to pair well with a char-grilled steak, look no further than this bold, assertive varietal.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Black currant, chocolate, bay leaf with 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
Californian Chardonnay is a popular choice for everyday enjoyment; light and refreshing
Equally enjoyed on a weeknight after a long day of work or on a weekend afternoon next to the grill
Flavors of yellow apple, lemon, pineapple, and peach
Dry with medium-full body, 13.5% ABV
Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks
Bottle labels included for a professional finish
Originating in the Burgundy region of France, in such famous appellations as Montrachet, Meursault, Poilly-Fuisse and Chablis, Chardonnay is now the most popular white wine style in the world. Chardonnay thrives in a wide range of soils and weather climates from France to Australia. Winemakers love Chardonnay because it produces such a wide range of complex, flavorful wines. From fruit forward and crisp, to lean and minerally, to hedonistic, rich, and oaky, no wine sparks as much stylistic debate as Chardonnay.
California Chardonnay offers a full spectrum of expressions, as the grape is widely grown throughout the state from the warmer climate of the Central Valley to the cool, foggy hills near the Pacific coast. Traditionally, California Chardonnay is assumed to be full-bodied with a buttery texture and prominent oak character. But more modern approaches produce examples that have little to no oak character at all and can range from bright and fruity to soft and earthy.
Our California Chardonnay is fruit forward, with no oak, and features flavors of apple, pear and apricot. With an alcohol level of 12.5% this is a Chardonnay with a dry finish and a medium body. Easy to drink and appreciated by nearly every wine lover.
The VineCo Signature Chardonnay is the perfect everyday wine to unwind with after work. There is something calming about a glass of this shimmering gold liquid resting on your kitchen counter while you make dinner. Or pull a cork at the next weekend bbq and share with friends. It’s always time for Chardonnay.
Chardonnay, California
Yellow apple, lemon, and pineapple, hints of peach and mineral notes
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: None
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13.5%
Kit Volume: 14 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks
Bottle labels included
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.
Merlot was one of several red grape vines originally brought from France to Chile in the 19th century and quickly adapted to the country’s perfect terroir for growing Bordeaux varieties. Similar to California, Merlot produced in Chile is known as “Warm-Climate Merlot” and shares a similar flavor profile. These grapes tend to be heavier on the fruit notes with a strong tannic character.
Our Chile Merlot is a medium-bodied red with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and vanilla. A dry red wine with medium oak character and an alcohol content of 13%. The Merlot wine kit 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 Original 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, Chile
Blackberry, cherry and vanilla
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
Commonly referred to by the acronym GSM, which denotes the three grapes used in this popular blend. Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre are three prominent grapes grown in the Côtes du Rhône region of France, and have become popular plantings in growing regions all over the world. The richness of Grenache perfectly blends with the peppery, spicy character of Syrah and Mourvedre.
The VineCo Original GSM features Australian juices that result in a decadent red blend with flavors of black cherry, spice, and blackberry. The boisterous flavors are balanced with a heavy oaking. The Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre blend is a dry, medium-full bodied red with a stout alcohol content of 13% by volume. This GSM kit uses medium toast oak to impart a very subtle balance of vanillin and spice along with a subdued oakiness.
Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Australia
Black cherry, spice, blackberry
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
The great-grandchild of Pinot Noir, Shiraz is a dark-skinned grape that produces some notably striking red wines with a wide ranging flavors of pepper, game, blackberry, spices, chocolate, and more. Also known as Syrah, some of the most exhilarating varietal examples of this wine are made in its native region of France’s northern Rhone Valley. To this day, it is the region’s primary grape and produces classic wines including Hermitage, Cornas, and Côte-Rôtie. Although Syrah or Shiraz are two names for the same grape, which name you see on the label generally indicates what style the winemaker intended to exemplify. Syrah is the classic interpretation of a powerful, complex wine with high tannin levels, whereas Shiraz is more likely to follow the New World translation, which is less assertively tannic and has more fruity, almost jammy flavors.
Syrah was first brought to Australia by British immigrant and viticulturist James Busby. After living in Australia for several years, he traveled to Spain and France to continue his studies and brought back vine clippings when he returned. Here is where the grape was first given the name Shiraz and remains the leading grape in the country. Australian Shiraz tends to be less gamey than its Syrah predecessors, and is known to have spirited flavors and aromas of berry and an almost syrupy mouthfeel.
Our Australia Shiraz is decadently full-bodied, displaying deep flavors and aromas of black currant and dark chocolate with a distinct meaty element. A moderate oak presence plays well with the wine’s strong, assertive qualities. A dry red wine with a prominent alcohol level of 13.5% by volume. 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 along with a nice mouthfeel.
The VineCo Estate Shiraz is a wine lover’s red wine. Not to be poured as an afterthought or used as an alcoholic sidekick to a random activity. Relax with a glass and allow this beverage to be the main attraction. Each sip will command your attention as energetic flavors explode across your palate. If enjoyed with food, be sure to choose fare that can stand up to this dominating varietal. Intensely flavorful barbecued meats or spicy latin dishes are great pairing options.
Shiraz, Australia
Black currant, dark chocolate, meaty
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
Italian Toscana Blend will whisk you away to Italy in one sip; pack your passport for this vacation in a glass
Order in pizza Napoletana and sit back with a generous pour of this incredible blend
Flavors of blackberry, black currant, vanilla, and spice
Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV
Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks
Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience
Bottle labels included for a professional finish
What other locale would be more appropriate as the preeminent Italian wine region than that which birthed the Renaissance? Tuscany boasts a varied landscape of rolling hills and low mountains that create a myriad of mesoclimates for unique growing conditions as you travel from vineyard to vineyard. Although sangiovese is the most widely grown grape in this region, you’d be surprised at how much the characteristics fluctuate from one to another. Some of Italy’s most celebrated red wines come from Tuscany. Wine has strong ties to art and religion in this part of the world, and for local residents, it’s part of everyday life and near-unwaveringly present at the lunch and dinner table.
Our Toscana features dark fruit flavors and aromas of blackberry and black currant, with hints of vanilla and spice, accentuated by velvety tannins and a round finish. This full bodied red has a distinct oak character and is exceedingly dry with an alcohol content of 14% by volume.
The Signature Series™ Toscana is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine.
High quality oak cubes are used in the final aging process of the Toscana kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor).
The VineCo Signature Toscana is best enjoyed as a vacation in a glass. Ride a cruiser bike down to your local eatery and grab some tomato-based pasta or Neapolitan style pizza for takeout, then pedal back home to enjoy alongside a tall pour of this voluptuous Italian red.
Toscana, Italy
Blackberry, black currant, hints of vanilla and spice, velvety tannins
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Full
ABV: 14%
Kit Volume: 14 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks
Grape skins included
Bottle labels included
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
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.
Plump and juicy like it was just plucked from the thicket, this wine gives you smooth fruit flavors of sun-ripened red raspberries. Niagara Mist Raspberry is a light-bodied, sweet red wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Raspberry
Raspberries
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Vieux Château du Roi is a blend of French grape juices, creating a wine kit that echoes the style of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, literally translated to “The Pope’s new castle”, is one of the most prominent appellations in France’s southern Rhone Valley.
The VineCo Estate Vieux Château du Roi is a bold red blend with forward flavors of red fruit and spice with notes of leather. This dry, medium-full bodied red wine has a moderate oak character and strong alcohol content of 13% by volume.
Vieux Chateau du Roi, France
Red fruit, spice, leather notes
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
The great-grandchild of Pinot Noir, Shiraz is a dark-skinned grape that produces some notably striking red wines with wide ranging flavors of pepper, game, blackberry, spices, chocolate, and more. Also known as Syrah, some of the most exhilarating varietal examples of this wine are made in its native region of France’s northern Rhone Valley. To this day, it is the region’s primary grape and produces classic wines including Hermitage, Cornas, and Côte-Rôtie. Although Syrah or Shiraz are two names for the same grape, which name you see on the label generally indicates what style the winemaker intended to exemplify. Syrah being the classic interpretation of a powerful, complex wine with high tannin levels, whereas Shiraz is more likely to follow the New World translation, which is less assertively tannic and has more fruity, almost jammy flavors.
In California, you’ll easily find both Syrah and Shiraz on the shelf in the wine aisle. The state’s exceptionally diverse regional climates allow vineyards to grow grapes well-suited for either Old World or New World expressions. Generally, cooler climates and more traditional practices produce wines sold as Syrah, which are drier and have a more earthy character. Shiraz, on the other hand, is made in warmer climates with modern techniques, and commonly softer and more fruit-driven.
Our California Shiraz has a medium-full body with flavors and aromas of black cherry, leather, and spice, well complimented by a moderate oak character. A dry red wine with an alcohol level of 13% by volume. This wine kit includes medium toast 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 along with a subtle oakiness. The oak chips also help build body and mouthfeel.
The VineCo Original Shiraz is a wine lover’s red wine. Not to be poured as an afterthought or used as an alcoholic sidekick to a random activity. Relax with a glass and allow this beverage to be the main attraction. Each sip will command your attention as energetic flavors explode across your palate. If enjoyed with food, be sure to choose fare that can stand up to this dominating varietal. Intensely flavorful barbecued meats or spicy latin dishes are great pairing options.
Shiraz, California
Black cherry, leather, and spice
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
It is difficult to conjure a single description for Pinot Grigio—the grapes themselves can vary greatly in color and appearance, and the resulting wine is often heavily influenced by the dominant wine making style of the region in which the grapes were grown. Examples of Pinot Grigio can be pure, neutral, and fresh, or they can be complex, opulent, and even a bit smoky or spicy. The color of the grapes themselves can range from grayish blue to a pale yellow. In fact, Pinot Grigio is not considered to be a stand alone variety, technically. These grapes are actually a clone of Pinot Noir but the color difference comes from a genetic mutation that occurred centuries ago. Regardless of how it appears on the vine, Pinot Grigio (also called Pinot Gris depending on the region) has been planted in the Burgundy region since the Middle Ages and now enjoys a foothold in nearly every grape growing region in the world.
Commonly mistaken as a native Italian grape, Pinot Gris was born in Burgundy, France and made its way to Switzerland in the 1300s and then on to Italy where it was dubbed Pinot Grigio. It took well to the grape growing regions of northeastern Italy and quickly became the country’s most popular white wine. Compared to its predecessors, Italian Pinot Grigio is characterized as lighter-bodied, with crisper acidity and flavors that are predominantly fruity or floral.
Our Italy Pinot Grigio is a fruit-forward with flavors of green apple and citrus. This light to medium-bodied wine carries a crisp acidity with no oak character. A dry white wine bearing an alcohol content of 12.5% by volume.
The VineCo Estate Pinot Grigio is a bright wine well-suited for bright and sunny Summer meals enjoyed outside on the patio before the sun has set. A perky beverage that seems to spur on lively conversation at the table, a feature that comes from the luminus fruit character as much as it does the alcohol. Keep the food pairings as light as your banter with seafood dishes like crab cakes, calamari, or a bowl of spicy ceviche.
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Green apple, citrus, crisp acidity
Sweetness: 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
Originating in the Burgundy region of France, in such famous appellations as Montrachet, Meursault, Poilly-Fuisse and Chablis, Chardonnay is now the most popular white wine style in the world. Chardonnay thrives in a wide range of soils and weather climates from France to Australia. Winemakers love Chardonnay because it produces such a wide range of complex, flavorful wines. From fruit forward and crisp, to lean and minerally, to hedonistic, rich, and oaky, no wine sparks as much stylistic debate as Chardonnay.
Chardonnay is the most popular white grape in Australia and third most popular grape overall. Its ability to grow well in both warmer and cooler climates allow Australian Chardonnay to offer a wide range of regional expressions. The cooler climate of Yarra Valley or the Limestone Coast produce reserved, clean white wines while the warmer climate of Barossa Valley or McClaren Vale boast riper fruit that results in more rich, tropical fruit-forward wines. As with many New World examples of Chardonnay, the wine from Australia is generally characterized as being more ripe, round, and fruit forward than those you might find from France.
Our Australia Chardonnay is fruit forward and features flavors of tropical fruit, ripe peach, and toasted vanilla. With an alcohol level of 13% this is a Chardonnay with a dry finish and a medium body. Fermented with medium toast oak chips. Medium toast oak is the perfect choice to impart body and mouthfeel along with a hint of oakiness. Easy to drink and appreciated by nearly every wine lover.
The VineCo Estate Chardonnay is the perfect everyday wine to unwind with after work. There is something calming about a glass of this shimmering gold liquid resting on your kitchen counter while you make dinner. Or pull a cork at the next weekend BBQ and share with friends. It’s always time for Chardonnay.
Chardonnay, Australia
Tropical fruit, ripe peach and toasted vanilla
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
The Estate Series Primo Rosso a delightfully mysterious blend of Italian red grape juices that result in a brilliantly full-bodied wine with a captivating symphony of ripe, dark fruit flavors with an undertone of subtle spice. This dry red blend has a moderate oak presence and a stout alcohol level of 13.5% by volume. The Primo Rosso 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.
Primo Rosso, Italy
Ripe, dark fruit flavors and subtle spice.
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
If wines were personified by movie characters, Pinot Noir would be your Mrs. Robinson—mature and seductive. No wine evokes more sultry descriptions as Pinot Noir, often characterized as having a supple, silky texture and arousing earthy aroma. Sensual summarizations aside, Pinot Noir is considered one of the “founder varieties”. Its exact origins are unknown, but modern genetic study has revealed Pinot to be the parent of countless grape varieties including Chardonnay and Corvina, as well as hundreds of mutations of itself, including Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Flavors and aromas are overwhelmingly fruit-forward—raspberry, plum, rhubarb, pomegranate, and strawberry—with subtle notes of earth and damp leaves. Burgundy, France enjoys the highest acclaim for its Pinot Noir, but this grape is no less renowned in Oregon and California in the U.S. and New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.
Of all the wines produced in Chile, Pinot Noir is perhaps the most celebrated within and without the country. The temperate climate and rich soil produce grapes that are more acidic and remarkably fresh, in turn making wine known for fruity notes, high acidity, and delicate tannins.
Our Chile Pinot Noir is dominated by red fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry and underpinned by a slight vegetal character. A dry red wine with a medium body matched by a medium oak character with an alcohol content of 13% by volume. The Estate Pinot includes a single dose of blended origin, medium toast oak chips. Pinots are known for being complex with subtle oak. This blend adds mouthfeel and very subdued hints of spice.
The VineCo Estate Pinot Noir demands that it be sipped and savored. Do not drink it down like you might a common table wine. Approach with a subtle assuredness like you might if an attractive stranger caught your eye from across the room. Enjoy the deep, captivating flavors as if you’re getting to know this wine for the first time. For a dance at the dinner table, pair off with something that has a touch of spice like Kerala duck curry or Char siu pork.
Pinot Noir, Chile
Strawberry, raspberry with vegetal character
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
The Vineco Estate Mystic is a delicious blend of juices from Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. This medium-bodied red wine is dripping with flavors of smooth black cherry, vanilla, and mocha that combine perfectly with a moderate oaking. Off-dry with a warming alcohol level of 13% by volume. The Mystic blends stays mysterious with its unique addition of lightly toasted oak. Lightly toasted oak retains more lactones and tannins. The lactones feature woody oak flavors along with subtle coconut. The tannins add a little extra body and mouthfeel. Mystical oak in a mystical blend... perfect!
Mystic, California
Black cherry, vanilla and mocha.
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
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.
No need for a green thumb in order to experience brilliantly bright flavors of fresh picked sweet red strawberries. Just pour a glass of Niagara Mist Strawberry, a light-bodied, sweet rosé with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Strawberry
Sweet red strawberry
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 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
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
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
Liebfraumilch is a semi-sweet style of white wine first produced in Germany, which is predominantly composed of Riesling, Silvaner, and Muller-Thurgau grapes. Literally translating to “milk of Our Blessed Lady'', the first iteration of this style is believed to have been made many centuries ago outside of Worms, Germany where the vineyards surround a Liebfraukirche or “Church of Our Blessed Lady”.
The VineCo Original Liebfraumilch Style is a delightfully off-dry white wine with light-medium body and flavors of citrus and peach. Refreshing and easily enjoyed glass after glass with an alcohol content of 11.5% by volume.
Liebfraumilch Style, California
Citrus and peach
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light-Medium
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Made in the classic French rosé style, this wine is light bodied and pink in color with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.8% ABV
Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Made in the classic French rosé style, it is light bodied and pink in color with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas. The palate features fresh strawberry flavors with a refreshing fruity finish.
Food Pairings
Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad.
Rosé, France
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.8%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
This highly expressive white wine is renowned for its explosive aromatics that rocket out of the glass. Fruit-dominant notes of lychees, marmalade, passion fruit, roses, and grapefruit pith are so entrancing that Gewürztraminer is commonly mistaken to be sweet. In reality, this wine is usually off-dry and some of the best examples are distinctly dry. This pink- to red-skinned grape is not itself a unique variety, but rather an extraordinarily fragrant clone of Savagnin (also called Traminer) known as Savagnin Rosé or Gewürztraminer. The Traminer variety was named after the village of Tramin that resides in a German-speaking province in northern Italy. “Gewürz” is German for spice or seasoning, and serves as an appropriate prefix to a grape that is nothing if not potently aromatic.
Despite the German influence clearly present in its name, Gewürztraminer is not grown nearly as much in Germany as it is in Alsace, France, where it remains the most popular white wine of the region. The comparatively colder climate in Germany leads to a more toned down fruit flavor in the grapes. Gewürz made in Germany is generally more dry, less spicy, and with more subdued fruit character than other examples.
Our German Gewürztraminer is light-medium in body with a floral character and packed with playful notes of peach, lychee, and honey. An off-dry white wine with no oak presence and an easily approachable alcohol content of 11.5% by volume.
The Estate Series Gewürztraminer is a fantastic daytime wine that can match any playful activity under the sun with its own sprightly energy. With a relatively restrained alcohol level, this wine is perfect to start off with in the afternoon and keep you perky into the evening. Excellent alongside a midday snack of dried fruit and soft cow’s milk cheeses.
Gewurztraminer, Germany
Floral, peach, lychee, honey
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light-Medium
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
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
The VineCo Original Matador Red embodies the traditional Chilean red blend with juices of Merlot and Carmenere. With a medium-full body and heavy oak presence, this wine is replete with flavors of ripe berries and jammy spicy notes. A dry red blend with an alcohol level of 13% by volume. The Matador is one of the only VineCo kits to feature heavy toast oak chips. The unique heavy toast is not timid! Heavy toast oak is known to impart bold flavors of caramel, smoke and spice.
Matador Red, Chile
Ripe berries, jammy spice
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 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
Assertive wine with aromatics of fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earth
Full-bodied and dry, 15.2% ABV
Great with slow-cooked beef and pork or aged 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
Gold Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
An assertive wine with aromatics of fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earth. A concentrated palate of blackberries and black pepper with firm tannins.
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
Great with slow-cooked beef and pork or aged cheese.
Red Blend, Italy
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Full
ABV: 15.2%
Kit Volume: 18L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
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
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: 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
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
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
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: 18L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 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.
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
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