These PVC heat shrink capsules help to make your home made wine look classy and professional. The look is the closest we have seen to commercially used tin capsules, which must be spun on with a $2,000 machine. Conversely, these PVC capsules can be easily used at home. Features horizontal tear tab.
To use, slide on to top of wine bottle and dip into hot water for a quick and even shrink. Or for faster processing with a more reliable finish try one of our Heat Shrink tools. 2 1/4" Height x 1 1/4" Diameter.
From the French word sauvage meaning “wild” we get the name of this green-skinned grape. Aptly named, as vines of Sauvignon Blanc would grow ferociously if they were never inhibited by the business end of a pair of pruning shears. The flavors of the wine are just as unruly, ranging from acutely grassy to joyfully tropical. Grapes grown in cooler climates tend to produce more acidic wines with flavors of grass and green bell peppers with limited tropical or floral notes. Warmer climates can intensify the tropical fruit character as long as the grower is careful to not let the grapes over ripen on the vine. Sauvignon Blanc experiences little to no enhancement from ageing in the bottle and is almost always consumed young.
California is the top producer of Sauvignon Blanc in all of North America. Here the wine tends to be more fruit-forward and evoke flavors of citrus and tropical fruit. Another take on the wine was first introduced to California by Rovert Mondavi who began lowering the fruit expression through barrel aging. Both the more classic fruity New World interpretation and Mondavi’s “Fume Blanc” style remain popular as California Sauv Blanc options.
Our California Sauvignon Blanc is decisively fruit-forward with flavors of citrus, peach, and passion fruit. This dry sauv blanc has a light to medium body with no oak character and an alcohol level of 13% by volume.
The VineCo Estate Sauvignon Blanc has one rule: consume young. With no benefits to aging, you should start enjoying this wine as soon as it’s ready. How you enjoy this wine is entirely up to you—it pairs so well with such a wide range of flavors that you can enjoy it with every course of the meal from appetizers to dessert. This versatility may explain why Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular options among the very short list of wines that pair well with sushi.
Sauvignon Blanc, California
Citrus, peach, passion fruit
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light-Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
This rich red wine hails from Valpolicella in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy. Traditionally, Amarone is made from only three approved grape varieties—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. To prepare the grapes, winemakers use a process known as ‘apassimento’, an Italian term for drying the harvested grapes for up to several months to concentrate the sugars and flavor. Amarone is known for its full-body, strong flavor, and high alcohol percentage. Some speculate Amarone’s creation to date back to Ancient Rome, as this powerful red would have slaked the Roman’s thirst for highly alcoholic wine. Our Italian Amarone has an immersed dark fruit essence of black cherry and plum backed up by notes of chocolate and a moderate oak character. Full-bodied and dry with an alcohol content of 13.5% by volume. The VineCo Estate Amarone is best enjoyed over a hearty meal of red steak or venison with good company, or as an after-dinner treat paired with heartfelt conversation with that special someone. Not to be poured on any occasion, but savored as a delicious moment. Amarone Style, Italy Black cherry, plum and chocolate 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
Replacement spigots for the maintenance of your cherished wooden aging barrel.
A wooden barrel spigot is something that will need to be replaced from time to time. This wooden barrel spigot features a wooden spout and a plastic valve insert. Spigots are sold individually, with no packaging.
The #2 spigot is approximately 7-5/64" long and 24 mm (61/64") at the small end.
Due to high demand, the pack of 1,000 is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this item to you when we receive more in mid December.
These PVC heat shrink capsules help to make your home made wine look classy and professional. The look is the closest we have seen to commercially used tin capsules, which must be spun on with a $2,000 machine. Conversely, these PVC capsules can be easily used at home. Features horizontal tear tab.
To use, slide on to top of wine bottle and dip into hot water for a quick and even shrink. Or for faster processing with a more reliable finish try one of our Heat Shrink tools. 2 1/4" Height x 1 1/4" Diameter.
Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this item to you when we receive more in early October.
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
Used to stir up lees in a barrel or to ensure a complete mix of so2 or any other addtives, our stainless steel lees stirrer with 24" solid stainless shaft and fold out stainless paddle will get the job done quickly and efficiently. Connect to drill and use on lowest speed. Included black plastic bung seals barrel while stainless shaft spins freely.
Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for short-term aging
Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness.
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
This 45 cm (17.7") long curved glass wine thief if perfect for taking samples of wine from the barrel or carboy for testing.
The curve makes it easier to extract samples if your barrel or carboy happens to be in a tight space.
Add to Red Wine Fermentation on the skin
Binds with anthocyanins and stabilizes color
Improves mouthfeel and body
Mix of both ellagic and proanthocyanidin tannins
CellarTan F is designed to be added to red wine fermentations where it binds color, improves body and mouthfeel, and softens the overall tannin profile. Used during the early stages of fermentation when anthocyanins are being released from the grape skin in the presence of alcohol and need to be stabilized for long term color retention.
CellarTan F is a combination of ellagic tannins and proanthocyanidin tannins. Ellagic tannins are hydrolysable oak tannins that break down in wine. They react with grape skin derived phenolics to form flavono-ellagitannins which are hybrid compounds that play a key role in color stability while also softening the mouthfeel of your wine. Ellagic tannins also have potent antioxidant properties that reduce the need for SO2.
Proanthocyanidin tannins, or condensed tannins, also contribute to color stability, taste, and mouthfeel. Through polymerization, anthocyanins cap the end of tannin chains to form stable color throughout the life of your wine. They also increase the body and structure of wine.
Use:
Dissolve 0.2 to 2 g per gallon (0.05 to 0.5 g per liter) in juice or water. Add to must at least 30 min after any SO2 addition and mix well. If you are unsure where to start within the suggested range, we recommend a dosage of 1 g per gallon (0.25 per liter) and adjust as desired on future fermentations.
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.
This 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
Blackberry, cherry and vanilla
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 7.5 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
A replacement lid for the rear overflow reservoir on the Enolmatic filler. Includes the float assembly which breaks the vacuum and stops filling if the reservoir becomes full to prevent messy overflowing.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted nuts, hints of spice, cinnamon, and vanilla. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal!
One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.
Replacement jar of phenolphthalein indicator for the W501 Acid Test Kit. This phenolphthalein is suitable for acid test kits from other suppliers as well. Phenolphthalein will often turn colorless in acidic solutions and red in basic solutions.
R-HST was selected for its exceptional oenological properties in Riesling from trials conducted 1991 to 1996 in the Heiligenstein region of Austria. R-HST has a short lag phase and generation time, even at cold temperatures. These features allow it to dominate and persist over spoilage yeast such as Kloeckera apiculata, where other Saccharomyces cerevisiae might have difficulty. A relatively neutral strain, R-HST retains fresh varietal character while contributing body and mouthfeel. R-HST produces crisp, premium white wines intended for aging. R-HST is best used when the most transparency between a fruit and a finished wine is sought. This can be useful for showcasing quality fruit and terroir differences, as well making sure original fruit characters are retained in a final blend. Best results from 50 to 86 degrees F, with an alcohol tolerance to 15%. Download the PDF Download the PDF
Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process
Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume
Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time.
Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Dark toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of toasted oak, dark chocolate, subtle black pepper, and carmelized characters. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal!
One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.
Scottzyme HC is a blend of assorted enzymes designed to increase yield in apple, pear, stone fruits, and wetter grapes (such as concords). This enzyme will assist in breaking down the fruit you work with to help extract more flavor and juice, as well as improving filterability and overall clarity. This Scottzyme works best in conjunction with PEC5L.
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.
Black Cherry is bursting with dark fruit characteristics. Expect flavors or fresh red berries and luscious black cherries. A light-bodied, sweet red wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Black Cherry
Fresh red berries, black cherries
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 Valroza is a decadent blend of juices that result in a medium-bodied with a strong orchard-fruit character. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and plum are supported by a gentle oak presence. A dry red blend with an alcohol content of 13% by volume.
Valroza
Raspberry, strawberry, plum
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 7.5 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
Replacement (pyramid) end plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter.
If you love the brilliance you get when you filter with the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter you’ll be thrilled to know that you can get replacements parts for maintenance and repair! This is a replacement end-plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet filter. It features a one-sided filter plate with a pyramid shaped back for use with the metal plate on the filter.
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 resulta 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
Black cherry, spice, blackberry
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 7.5 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.
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 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
Replacement spigots for the maintenance of your cherished wooden aging barrel.
A wooden barrel spigot is something that will need to be replaced from time to time. This wooden barrel spigot features a wooden spout and a plastic valve insert. Spigots are sold individually, with no packaging.
The #3 spigot is approximately 8" long. The shaft tapers from 24 mm (15/16") at the small end, up to 32 mm (1-1/4") wide.
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
Vacuum pump wine bottle filler with 180 bottle per hour filing capacity
Automatically starts siphon and shuts off when the bottle is filled
Oxygen is evacuated from each bottle before filling
Adjustable fill speed to match your preferred pace
Fill wine bottles directly from your fermenter, storage tank, or barrel
The Enolmatic filler with vacuum pump transfers the wine very gently, and fills your bottles to the perfect level every time. The vacuum pump depressurizes the reservoir, which then pulls your wine through the filler tube and into the bottles. The wine never touches the pump. It is very gentle, consistent, and easy to use.
110V 60 Hz 60 W
An interesting yeast which can reduce the sensation of acidity and astringency in red wines from difficult conditions such as high acidity. Delicate fruit-forward aromas of cherry, blackberry, plum, and ripe fruits will be present in wines fermented using this yeast. Floral characteristics such as wild violet, as well as spice and vanilla have also been noted. This yeast is perfect for Sangiovese, hybrids, roses, and other light reds. The RBS strain will work well in conjunction with malolactic fermentation. Best fermentation results within 61-82°F. This is a moderate fermenter with medium nutrient requirements, capable of withstanding alcohol content up to 16%. Download the PDF Download the PDF
VL3 is a Bordeaux isolate that was selected following in-depth research identifying the molecules responsible for Sauvignon Blanc aroma. VL3 was found to enhance Sauvignon Blanc varietal characters and aromas (Mercaptopentanone, Mercaptohexanol, etc.) Subsequent experimentation has found this to be true of other white varietals such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc as well. VL3 is well suited to aging on the lees and produces very low levels of VA and SO2. A premier yeast for Sauvignon Blanc fermentation worldwide. It is important to note that many of the sought after compounds that are enhanced by VL3 are actually sulfur based, so the use of oxygen and or Cu (copper) will effectively diminish or even remove them from the final wine if used in excess. Therefore, the use of nutrients is strongly recommended to avoid any H2S problems that would require oxygen or Cu to counteract. Best results from 60 to 68 degrees F, with an alcohol tolerance to 14%. Download the PDF Download the PDF
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
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in. Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder (MT636D) with this hydrometer.
Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory.
Refill for Chromotagraphy kit. 25 Sheets.
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.
Our 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
Black cherry, leather, and spice
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 7.5 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
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
This is the indicator added to the Hydrogen Peroxide in an Aeration-Oxidation Free SO2 Test. Use 3-6 drops per test, store capped in a cool, dry place. 1 oz container.
The ideal bottle filler for large-scale home winemakers or smaller commercial wineries Vacuum draws liquid from up to 12 feet below the filler with minimum oxygen exposure Fill up to 600 bottles per hour Adjustable max fill level Use with wine or uncarbonated cider and beer A commercial version of the Enolmatic filler that features four filling heads and allows you to fill up to 600 bottles per hour. This is the best bottle filler for the large-scale home winemaker or a small commercial operation. Through the use of a vacuum, the Enolmaster filler automatically starts a siphon, sucks the air out of your wine bottles to preserve freshness, and automatically shuts off when each bottle is filled to the perfect height every time. Not only does the entire process take place in a nearly oxygen-free environment, preserving the freshness of your wine, the rate of fill is extremely fast allowing you to bottle up to 600 bottles per hour. The Enolmaster creates a vacuum that sucks the wine directly from your fermenter, storage tank, or barrel, which can be located up to 12 feet below the Enolmaster. No need to start a siphon or to have to pump or move your wine above your filling machine. The vacuum simultaneously sucks the air out of your bottle allowing you to fill in a nearly oxygen-free bottle. This quality-first process helps to ensure that the delicate flavors of your wine, the flavors you worked so hard to get, are not lost in an open-air bottling process. Additionally, there are no moving parts in contact with the wine ensuring the gentlest handling possible. Fill speed can be adjusted allowing you to bottle at your preferred pace. While the filler is in operation, wine is not allowed back into the storage tank or barrel due to a one-way valve located in the supply line. The small amount of excess wine runs into a collection reservoir. The fill height can be adjusted and can be used with any size or type of bottle. The Enolmaster is a commercial product designed for a small winery. It has a continuous duty cycle, meaning it can run non-stop and is constructed entirely from food-grade materials. The frame is made of stainless steel as are the filling heads. Simply run water through the system to clean out the lines. The reservoir for excess overfill can be rinsed out or ran through the dishwasher. To filter your wine and bottle fill at the same time, add the optional in-line Tandem Professional Filter Housing and Filter Cartridges. Base and frame made from 304 stainless steel Fill nozzels made from 316 stainless steel Fill up to 600 x 750ml bottles per hour Made in Italy by Tenco Dimensions: 650m x 460mm x 450m Weight: 25 kg (55 lbs) Power: 110V / 60hz / 120W Fill bottles from 180 - 350 mm (7" - 13.75") in height Fits bottles with inner neck diameters of 16 - 28 mm (5/8"- 1.1")
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
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
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Dark toast French Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of dark coffee, some carmelized sweetness, and a roasty smokey character that will compliment big blockbuster varietals. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal!
One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.
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
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
Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove
Ideal for short-term aging
Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness.
These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging.
Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Enological tannins offer the winemaker the possibility to add refined, highly-bindable tannin to your wine at any stage during the process. Benefits can include increased structure and mouthfeel, color stabilization, stability, anti-oxidative qualities, and overall complexity. Tannins can reduce vegetal/herbaceous characteristics and perceived astringency.
New Liquid Oak Tannins produced by Toasted Oak Inc. are water based, French Oak Tannin concentrates, designed to easily integrate smooth and flavorful oak character into a wine, without the cost or hassle of traditional oak barrels. While powdered tannins are similarly cost effective, there will be some loss of flavor and texture due to the high temperatures necessary to evaporate all liquid out. Liquid Oak Tannins are the perfect balance of oak barrel flavor, and pure tannin cost.
Aside from the beneficial flavor impact of these products, they are also easier to add to the wine and assure even dilution. These Liquid Oak Tannins are for red and white wines. Please do bench trials carefully when considering their use in white wines. Additions may cause filterability(and stability) changes. Do not exceed 30% of normal red wine dosing for white wines.
Mocha has 10 g of tannin / liter of concentrate. It brings out the character of a heavy toast barrel, slightly smoky with chocolate-coffee undertones
A 4 oz bottle of Mocha Liquid Tannin will treat 47 gallons of wine with a low dosage, or 32 gallons at a high dosage. Please see the Documents tab above for additional information as well as Bench Trial procedure.
Bottle Sealing Wax is a sealing wax for any type of wine, liquor or bottled liquid. In all applications, Bottle Sealing Wax provides a tough, moisture resistant coating, which preserves freshness, flavor and fragrance. Bottle Sealing Wax adheres on both natural and synthetic corks. It provides tamper evident protection for your product. Bottle Sealing Wax can be applied by capping the top of the recessed cork or by dipping the corked bottle into the wax. Wax beads are easier to measure and melt than wax blocks.
Sold in 1 pound bags and 50 pound boxes. 1 pound will cover approximately 30 bottles, depending on usage.
DIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: The wax should be melted in a double boiled or crock pot. Maintain wax temperature at 180°F to 190°F. The ideal temperature may vary, depending on ambient temperature and humidity as well as the temperature of the bottle and cork.
Invert the bottle and carefully lower the cork end into the melted wax to the desired depth. Leave the top immersed for 10 to 15 seconds. Carefully lift bottle straight up and allow the excess wax to run off the inverted bottle top. When excess wax slows or stops, turn bottle upright and allow to cool.
VIN13 is the go-to choice for winemakers seeking to produce fresh, aromatic white wines and vibrant rosés with expressive fruit character
Whether crafting a tropical Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp Pinot Grigio, or a sparkling wine with clean fruit expression, VIN13 delivers unmatched clarity and aromatic intensity
Elevate aromatic whites and Rosés with intense tropical expression
VIN13 is a robust hybrid yeast strain developed by the Institute for Wine Biotechnology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Renowned for its ability to enhance volatile thiol and ester production, VIN13 is ideal for crafting aromatic white and rosé wines with vibrant tropical and citrus profiles. Its strong fermentation kinetics and low nutrient requirements make it suitable for challenging winemaking conditions and musts lacking aromatic complexity.
Aromatic Enhancement: Releases high levels of volatile thiols (passion fruit, guava, gooseberry, grapefruit) and esters (pineapple, banana, floral) for intense fruit-forward wines.
Fermentation Performance: Fast fermenter with low volatile acidity (<0.3 g/L) and minimal SO₂ production, ensuring clean, crisp wines.
Alcohol Tolerance: Effective up to 17% ABV, allowing complete fermentation in high-sugar musts.
Temperature Range: Optimal performance between 54°F (12°C) and 61°F (16°C); cold fermentation is advised to preserve aromatics.
Low Nutrient Requirement: Performs well in musts with limited nitrogen availability.
Killer Factor: Positive, providing competitive advantage over wild yeast strains.
Applications:
Aromatic White Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Albariño.
Rosé Wines: Enhances berry and citrus notes, contributing to a fresh, lively profile.
Sparkling Wines: Suitable for Charmat and Traditional Method sparkling wines, ensuring clean, crisp aromatics.
Fruit Wines and Ciders: Ideal for apple, pear, and tropical fruit wines, delivering expressive aromatics.
Flavor Profile:
Tropical Fruits: Prominent expressions of passion fruit, guava, pineapple, and banana.
Citrus & Floral Notes: Highlights of grapefruit, lemon zest, and floral undertones.
Bright Acidity: Maintains crisp, clean acidity for a refreshing finish.
Pure Fruit Expression: Low volatile acidity keeps the fruit character vivid and fresh.
Usage:
Rehydration: Rehydrate in 10 times its weight of chlorine-free water at 95°F (35°C) for 15–20 minutes. Stir gently to prevent clumping.
Pitch Rate: Use 1–1.5 grams per gallon (0.25–0.4 grams per liter) for optimal fermentation and flavor development.
Nutrient Addition: Supplement with yeast nutrient to enhance fermentation strength, particularly in low-nitrogen musts.
Fermentation Temperature: Maintain between 54°F and 61°F to optimize ester production and aromatic clarity.
Cold Fermentation: Ideal for cool fermentation to preserve fresh aromatics and bright acidity.
