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
On The House winemaking kits are the perfect introduction to creating your very own wine at home. Each kit contains all the ingredients you’ll need with easy-to-follow instructions that will guide you through the whole process from start to finish. Designed with beginners in mind so that anyone can make something they’ll be proud to share with friends and family. Simple and straightforward, On The House offers a full range of red, white, and blush style wines. You’ll be well on your way to sipping your very own house wine in only 4 weeks!
A little bit on the sweeter side, Riesling Style is an off-dry wine with citrusy flavors and delicate grape notes. This light-bodied white wine is unoaked with an alcohol level of 11.5% by volume.
Riesling Style
Citrus, grape
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Plastic hand corker for inserting corks. Insert a cork through the plastic window, and push down on the plunger to insert the cork into the bottle.
This operation takes a lot of strength, but can be used effectively when you do not have a large quantity of bottles.
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.
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 handle and spout, and a plastic valve insert. Spigots are sold individually, with no packaging.
The #4 spigot is approximately 8-3/4" long and 27 mm (1 1/16") at the small end.
The Ultimate Winemaker’s Companion! Includes everything you need to analyze SO2, pH, and TA in one kit Tests take less than 2 minutes to perform and are incredibly accurate with pH readings to 1/100 of a point Combines the SO2 detection of the SC-100A and the pH/TA analysis of the SC-200 into one compact instrument Audible buzzer and indicator light alert you to when the test is complete Affordable wine analysis averaging roughly $1 per test One lean, mean wine analyzing machine. The SC-300 combines the SO2 detection of the SC-100A and the pH/TA analysis of the SC-200 into one power-packed instrument. It’s built on the same hardware and software as our other two analyzers, so the accuracy is superb. And it’s just as easy to use – The audible buzzer and visual stop light will automatically let you know when you’re tests are done! Because it does not rely on a color change, the SC-300 eliminates the guesswork in Ripper sulfite tests, especially in red wines! Why Choose Vinmetrica’s SC-300? Where else will you find a single, compact instrument that can measure sulfite (SO2), pH and TA (Titratable Acidity) levels throughout the fermentation and aging process? Even in Red Wines! It’s Accurate: SO2: ± 2 ppm Free SO2. TA: ± 0.2 g/L Tartaric acid pH: better than ± 0.02 pH units Quick! – Less than 2 minutes per test! Affordable – About a $1 per test!* Easy to Use – No mystery solutions, pumps or tubing. *SO2 (Sulfite) Tests cost approximately 70¢ / Test (the cost of the reagents per test). If you do a combined pH and TA analysis, the cost of reagents for the pH/TA test is approximately $1.12 / Test. Complete Wine Testing Kit – Includes Everything Needed to Analyze Sulfite (SO2), pH and TA (Titratable Acidity) levels in Your Wines & Musts: SO2 reagents pH/TA reagents Two titration beakers Two 5 mL syringes Two transfer pipettes SO2 electrode pH electrode 25 mL sampling pipette (for SO2) 5 mL sampling pipette (for pH/TA) The SC-300 Operating Manual The SC-300 analyzer gives accurate SO2, pH and TA values. Kit includes everything to perform about 50 sulfite tests and 30 TA tests: both electrodes, all reagents, pipettes, syringe and beaker. A Quick Overview – Wine Analysis Procedures with the SC-300: Easy SO2 Test Attach SO2 electrode, press the power button, change to SO2 mode and press enter. Draw up 5 mL of titrant into the syringe and place 25 mL of wine in beaker. Add ~2 mL of the acidifier and ~2 mL of the reactant to wine. Place and hold the SO2 electrode in the wine sample and swirl beaker. Add titrant from syringe dropwise until 15 second long endpoint signal reached. Multiply the titration volume by 20, the SO2 conversion factor, results in ppm Free SO2. Simple pH Test Attach the pH electrode, set aside storage solution, rinse with DI water and blot gently with a paper towel. Press the power button then press the ‘Mode’ button and switch the SC-200 into ‘Cal’ mode. Calibrate using the pH 4 and pH 7 reference standards provided. Put the SC-200 in pH mode. Take 5 mL sample of wine, place in a beaker. Take a pH reading. Accurate TA Test For TA test, withdraw 5 mL of the TA Titrant with the syringe. Take 5 mL wine sample and add ~15 mL of deionized water. Put SC-200 into TA mode, place clean pH electrode gently in solution. Add TA Titrant from the syringe dropwise until the endpoint is reached indicated with the visual and audible signals. Record the volume (in mL) of titrant used. Multiply the titrantion volume by 2, the TA conversion factor, results in g/L Tartaric Acid. Vinmetrica Troubleshooting Guide
Considered to be Spain’s noble grape, Tempranillo is a black grape variety known for producing an assortment of delicious wines that can range from complex and refined to dense and assertive. Although it can be found around the world, from Argentina to California, its most esteemed examples of Tempranillo still hail from its native country of Spain.
The VineCo Tempranillo is an elaborate medium-bodied red wine with flavors of red cherry and strawberry intermingled with hints of smoke and a moderate oakiness. This dry red wine boasts a relatively strong alcohol content at 13% by volume. The Tempranillo 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.
Tempranillo, Spain
Red cherry, strawberry, smoke
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Finally - Accurate & Affordable Free SO2 Testing! In winemaking, Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is one of the most important and effective tools in the winemaker's arsenal for protecting against the effects of oxidative or microbial spoilage. Unfortunately, over time any SO2 added to a wine will be consumed due to its interaction with the very things that it is protecting the wine from. The ability to accurately monitor the amount of SO2 remaining available in a wine to protect it - termed Free SO2 - is hugely important when it comes to ensuring that the wine makes it through the aging process safely. For years MoreWine! has offered a variety of methods for testing the level of Free SO2 in a wine. Until now, winemakers had to make a choice between inexpensive test kits which lacked accuracy and kits which are highly accurate but cost hundreds of dollars. Now MoreWine! has developed an inexpensive AND accurate test kit which we feel has a place in every home winery. Based on the exact same science as our original Aeration-Oxidation test kit, our new Economy Aeration-Oxidation kit offers a high degree of accuracy for a fraction of the price. Aeration-Oxidation is the exact same testing method used in thousands of commercial wineries and wine analysis laboratories around the world. It is time-tested and proven accurate and is simple to perform. Our kit includes: All the glassware and tubing needed to set up a 2-chamber test apparatus Pipettes to accurately measure your wine sample and chemicals An aspiration pump to drive the chemical reaction in the test method Enough chemical reagents to run 2-3 tests Clear and comprehensive instructions for setting up and running the system PLEASE NOTE: This kit ships with a small bottle of 25% phosphoric acid which is required for the test. At this strength phosphoric acid is considered a hazardous material and we are not certified to ship larger quantities. We recommend that you investigate the possibility of sourcing it locally, through a laboratory supply company. If this is not possible, you can purchase it through us; see part #s MT108DS & MT108BDS. The high cost of these bottles reflects the $20 surcharge which FedEx adds to handle a hazardous shipment. These bottles ship directly from our supplier's warehouse and will take a couple of extra days to arrive. Click here to download a copy of our instruction manual for this kit.
A fantastic price on a "Rhone/Burgundy" style bottle that has been traditionally used for Syrah, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire tradition ("Fume Blanc"), Viognier, Gewurztraminer, and Roussanne. You can use it for any wine you make. 12 per case.
Bottle Specifications:
Capacity: 750 ml
Weight: 1 lb
Height: 11.65 inches
Outside Diameter: 3.2 inches
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 #0 spigot is approximately 5-1/2" long. The shaft tapers from 16 mm (11/16") at the small end, up to 24 mm (15/32") wide.
This reagent bottle replenishes the TA titrant (0.133N NaOH) found in the SC-200 and the SC-300 Analyzer kits.
To avoid cross-contamination with other reagents, use a dedicated syringe to dispense the NaOH reagent. Store reagents in a dark, cool place with the bottle tightly sealed to maximize shelf life. Good for about 12 tests.
Guaranteed for 6 months. To avoid cross-contamination with other reagents & solutions, use a dedicated pipette or pour the TA titrant into another container. Store solution in a dark, cool place with the bottle tightly sealed to maximize shelf life.
Please note: some bottles of TA Titrant may show 100mL as the volume. This is a misprint. The true volume is 130mL.
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.
A slim, elegant bottle design ideal for dessert wines and ice wines
Bellissima bottles are typically made in smaller volumes to package wines that are consumed in smaller pours
Antique green glass color is often preferred for red wines to protect them from light during long term storage
Farro Glass offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking
Bellissima wine bottles are most commonly used for dessert wines and ice wines. The slim design lends an elegant appearance when this bottle appears at the end of your meal. They are typically half the volume of standard bottles, as a Bellissima's contents are often pricey and consumed in smaller pours.
Volume: 375 mL
Style: Bellissima
Use: Sweet Red, Dessert Wine
Color: Antique Green
Finish: Cork
Bottom: Punted
Case QTY: 12
Pallet QTY: 150 cases
Our Farro Glass Wine Bottles offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking. We scoured the world to find a bottle source that could provide a quality product consistently and at a fair price that we can pass on to our customers. If you've been searching for reasonably priced bottles that are reliably in stock, look no further.
Gasket/Seal for the back end of the fill spouts in our WE602 and WE610 3 and 5 Spout Siphon Fillers. This is the gasket which seals the fill spout against the inner wall of the filler's reservoir when a bottle is not on the spout.
Digital flow-meter perfect for winemaking, beer making, cider making and more. Equipped with reset function, a cumulative totalizer reset, and a non-resettable totalizer. Calibration function to adapt the instrument to fill by gravity, or to fill with transfer pumps.
Features:
Capacity from 30L/7.9G to 130L/34.3G per minute
Display changeable from liters to gallons
Minimum pressure 0,3 bar, maximum pressure 16 ba
1" BSPP (straight thread) outlets (includes 1" barbs)
Accuracy + -1% of indicated value after calibration
Repeatability + – 0.3%
Battery Powered
Rated to a maximum temperature of 85 C°(185 f°)
The 50C rating in the manual is a typo.
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 Light toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of light vanillin, almonds, coconut, and fresh oak. 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.
These plastic corks are a great looking and economically cheap way to bottle up those sparkling wines you want to put away for the next big event.
Dimensions:
Height: 42 mm
Stem Diameter: 19 mm
Head Diameter: 32.7 mm
Want to give your bottles a professional look? With Fastlabel Wine Label Sleeves your friends wont be able to tell the difference between your homemade wine and a bottle from your favorite winery! Comes with 50 sleeves.
Here's how it works:
Simply design and print out your label. There are a number of online services that offer free beer/wine label templates
Place your bottle in the sleeve. The label should be placed in between the bottle and the sleeve.
Place your bottle in hot water for half a second. A blow dryer or steamer will work as well.
Trim excess sleeve material
Enjoy!
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.
Produces ß-glucosidase to cleave terpenes Floral, Rose, Citrus flavors Will not produce volatile phenols Best choice for Muscat/Moscato & Gewurztraminer. Also great for Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Viognier Those floral, rose, citrus, and stone fruit aromatics are bound all up in terpense in your grape skins and you know, they would really like to get out. It's your job to free them, package them in a bottle, and eventually let them waft out of a wine glass and into the nasal cavity of someone who appreciates excellence. We can help you do this. If you are making a higly aromatic white such as Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling this is the ideal yeast. BOUQUET is known for its production of the enzyme ß-glucosidase which liberates aromatic compounds by cleaving terpenes from the sugars that bind them and releasing their goodness. This yeast will turn these certain grape varietals from ordinary white wines to highly aromatic, very special white wines that smell and taste amazing. The type of wine where 'stuff' wafts out of the glass! Also interesting is that most yeasts have the potential to produce phenolic off flavors, which in high quantities produce a paint like aroma (yuck!), if the conditions are less than ideal. However, BOUQUET is POF (phenolic off flavors) negative and will synthesize phenolic off flavors, eliminating that risk. This is a great yeast to co-ferment with Luscious for added complexity. Additional Fermfed nutrient is recommended at the start of fermentation due to the short lag phase of this strain. Due to such a rapid period of growth, the yeast cells require higher levels of nutrients to ensure a healthy fermentation. If you have had your wine tested and know your Yeast Available Nitrogen (YAN) follow our CellarScience nutrient feeding schedule accordingly. If you don't know your YAN we recommend hydrating with Fermstart, feeding with FermFed at the onset of fermentation and feeding again with regular Fermfed after 1/3 sugar depletion. Normally the feeding at the onset of fermentation would be with Fermfed DAP free but in this case BOUQUET can use the extra DAP kick that Fermfed provides. Start Time: Fast Alcohol tolerance: 14% Nitrogen demand: Very High Yan Requirement @ 23 Brix: 340 ppm Production of Volatile Acidity: Low Production of SO2: Average Cap/Foaming: Average Ease to Ferment with MLF: Low Malic Acid Consumption: Average Killer Factor: Positive (though is able to coferment with Luscious) Yeast Type: Cerevisiae Optimal Fermentation Temp: 50–80°F Proper yeast hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation. For every gram of yeast, mix .25 g of FermStart yeast nutrient with 25 ml of sterilized tap water between 104–106°F/40–41°C. When water reaches 104°F/40°C, sprinkle yeast into water and stir gently. Allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 15 minutes and then stir again. For every gram of yeast used add 25 ml of clean must to the yeast slurry and let stand 15–20 minutes. If necessary, use additional must to adjust yeast slurry to within 18°F of must temp before pitching. For a complete nutrient schedule sufficient for most fermentations, add 1.5 g of FermFed DAP Free per gallon of must at the first sign of fermentation and 1 g of FermFed per gallon of must after 1/3 sugar depletion. Download the PDF
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First produced by Sutter Home winery in California, White Zinfandel was made by quickly removing the zinfandel grape skins from the wine before too much color could be imparted. This resulted in a pink-colored white wine that quickly became more popular than traditional zinfandel wines. The grape itself is one of the oldest known varieties and produces a wide range of wines that can be hearty, rustic, deep reds to the light, sweet rosé style that is White Zinfandel.
The VineCo Original White Zinfandel is perky and light with notes of strawberry and raspberry. This light-medium bodied wine has no oak character. Off-dry and easily enjoyed with an alcohol content of 11.5% by volume.
White Zinfandel, California
Strawberry and raspberry
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
French Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend is easily enjoyed at any time; a reliable go-to wine to have on hand Pairs just as well with refined dining as it does with a fresh pie from the pizza parlor Flavors of black currant, plum, dark berries, and subtle mineral notes 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 Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is quite possibly the premier wine blend, pairing two of the most widely-grown grape varieties in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot on their own are the foundation of countless remarkable wines produced in Bordeaux, France. Now staples in other major wine growing countries such as Italy, Chile, and the US, these grapes have also become rooted in such far-flung countries as South Africa, New Zealand, Israel, and on and on. The “Bordeaux Blend” combines the tannic, more acidic structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the juicier, fruit-forward contribution from Merlot for a result that is greater than the sum of its parts. Our French Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot bursts with vivid flavors of black currants, plum, and dark berries, with subtle mineral notes, firm tannic structure, and heavy oak character. An alcohol content of 13.5% provides a considerably dry finish to this medium-full bodied blend. A proven favorite for wine lovers across the globe. The Signature Series™ Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 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 French oak cubes are used in the final aging process of the French Cab/Merlot 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). French oak in particular is known to deliver refined, less apparent oakiness than American oak. It's famous for adding mouthfeel and flavors of custard and chocolate while still allowing the fruit flavors of the wine to shine through. The Vinceo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot pairs well with any evening occasion, and should be one of your go-to bottles for an important dinner or classy date night. Even though this blend can add a touch of refinement when served along a perfectly seared lamb chop, don’t be afraid to pour a tall glass while cozied up for a night of take out pizza and binge watching. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, France Black currant, plum, dark berries, subtle mineral notes Sweetness: Dry Oak: Heavy Body: Medium-Full ABV: 13.5% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included
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 #6 spigot is approximately 10-1/4" long and 34 mm (1-11/32") at the small end.
Replacement siphon starter bulb for 3-spout and 5-spout bottle fillers. This is included in our WE602 and WE605 stainless steel bottle fillers, and can be purchased as an option upgrade for the WE604 painted filler. This siphon starter will save you a lot of hassle, and allow you to start a siphon in the fillers tubes while maintaining sanitary conditions.
The siphon starter features a food grade plastic bulb and tubing, and a black rubber "boot" that fits tightly around the end of the bottle filler tubes.
To use:
Connect your bottle filler to the wine source and allow the reservoir to fill.
Sanitize the siphon starter, inside and out
Squeeze the bulb to remove most of the air.
Fit the rubber "boot' or base around the end of the bottle filler tube. The hole in the boot must line up with the hole where the wine will come out.
Gently press down on the filler tube so that the gasket is not touching the inside wall.
Slowly let go of the pressure on the bulb. The bulb will suck the air out of the tube, and wine will follow. Stop when you can hear or feel wine going into the bulb siphon starter.
Repeat for each filler tube you would like to use.
Wash, sanitize, and dry the siphon starter bulb before storage
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.
WLP675 is a direct pitch liquid Malolactic culture for 6 gallons of wine
Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and pH—perfect for home winemakers
Leaves no significant impact on flavor, aroma or mouthfeel
WLP675 is a direct pitch liquid Malolactic culture for 6 gallons of wine. This ML culture from White Labs is specially designed to meet the needs of home winemakers. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and pHs and will not have a significant impact on flavor, aroma or mouthfeel.
Vital Stats:
pH tolerant down to 3.0
Low temperature tolerant down to 55°F
Alcohol tolerant to 15% ABV
Free SO2 should be less than 10ppm
Please Note: White Labs recommends pitching this strain at around 5 Brix remaining sugar in your primary fermentation. MoreWine! recommends that you follow the manufacturer's suggestion in this regard, but that you still rack off your gross lees withing 48hr of pressing and that you continue to stir the fine lees twice a week until the end of MLF.
Start making great wine at home with a small investment in some quality equipment. This inexpensive starter package includes all the equipment you will need to begin making wine with VineCo's extensive line of concentrate kits.
These kits are designed to make 23 liters of wine, or about 6 gallons. Primary fermentation will take place in the included 7.9 gallon bucket. After the primary fermentation is complete you will transfer the wine into the included 6 gallon carboy leaving behind the sediment from fermentation.
We have included all the necessary cleaning and testing equipment. Also included are corks and a corker for bottling and corking your own wine. You will need to purchase a wine concentrate kit. You will also need to save or buy approximately (30) 750ml wine bottles (2.5 cases).
Included In Kit:
7.9 gallon food grade bucket and lid with airlock hole
6 gallon plastic carboy for aging
Airlock and stopper
7/16" Siphon assembly
Bottle brush
Sample taker/thief
Triple scale hydrometer
Bottle filler with removable spring
Bottle corker
100 Corks - 1 3/4 in.
One Step Cleanser
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.
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.
Our 3-piece thief is one of our most popular wine thieves. It can be taken apart into 3 sections for cleaning and sanitizing, then fit tightly together for taking samples. 27-1/2 inch length is ideal for taking samples from barrels, or other tall fermenters.
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 #1 spigot is approximately 6 5/16" long and 18 mm (23/32") at the small end.
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.
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.
Blue Pom is packed with delicious aromatics and flavors of red berry, tangy blueberry, and tart pomegranate. A refreshing light-bodied, sweet rosé with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Blue Pom
Red berry fruit, blueberries, pomegranate
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
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.
Cherry Sangria is loaded with flavors of juicy red cherries, tart pomegranate, and sweet, subtle floral notes of cherry blossoms. A light-bodied, sweet red wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Cherry Sangria
Red cherries, pomegranate, floral cherry blossoms
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Californian Merlot is a welcome pour whether it's at the dinner table or the picnic table Pair with a basket full of charcuterie fare or burgers hot off the grill Flavors of fruit, baking spices, floral, and chocolate 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 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 and lighter in body. Due to the lower tannin levels and softer finish, some vitners employ a longer oak-aging process to give the wine more structure. Our California Merlot is a full-bodied red with big fruit flavors with hints of rich baking spices and purple floral notes. On the higher end in regards to alcohol content at 14%, this wine has a dry chocolate finish with a moderate oak character. The Signature Series™ Merlot 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 final aging process of the California Merlot 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 classic oak flavor. The VineCo Signature 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 Big fruit flavors, rich baking spices, purple floral notes, chocolaty finish Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium 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
cottzyme KS – High-Power Enzyme for Complex Pectin Breakdown in Red, White, and Problem Wines
Breaks down complex, highly esterified pectins that standard pectinases cannot
Enhances clarification, settling, and filterability in challenging juices and wines
Boosts juice and wine yield by improving extraction from thick-skinned or high-pectin fruit
Ideal for problem fermentations or hazy wines that resist fining and filtration
Performs well at low temperatures and in a broad pH range
Scottzyme KS is a specialized pectolytic enzyme designed to break down complex pectin structures found in high-pectin varietals and difficult ferments. While standard enzymes like PEC5L target simple soluble pectins, KS is formulated with enhanced side-chain cleaving activity that attacks esterified pectins and heavily branched structures. This makes it particularly effective on cultivars like Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, and in juice or wine where haze persists despite prior enzymatic treatment. KS improves clarification, tightens lees, increases press and wine yields, and boosts filtration efficiency—especially in wines that defy typical settling protocols.
Comparison to Scottzyme PEC5L:
Scottzyme PEC5L is a fast-acting general-purpose pectinase for typical clarification tasks, such as settling and flotation of white and rosé juices. It’s ideal for clean juice production from standard grapes and most fruit wines. In contrast, KS is the go-to choice when PEC5L isn’t enough—it’s stronger on stubborn, esterified pectins and delivers better results with problematic varieties or ferments that remain hazy even after PEC5L. While PEC5L is excellent for fast juice prep, KS excels in the most difficult cases, including post-fermentation haze and challenging press fractions.
Protocol
Dilute Scottzyme KS in 10 times its volume of chlorine-free water or juice. Add to must, juice, or wine and mix well. Suitable for use before or after fermentation. Do not add simultaneously with bentonite or high SO₂. Works effectively at 10–20°C.
Usage Rates
Recommended dosage: 1.5–4.0 mL per 1000 lb of fruit or 0.075–0.2 mL per gallon
= approximately 0.02–0.05 mL per liter
Use lower rates for moderate haze and extended contact time. Use higher rates in cold settling, high-pectin juices, or persistent post-fermentation hazes. Allow 4–24 hours of contact time depending on application.
HI7004L is a premium quality pH 4.01 buffer solution.
With lot number and expiration date clearly marked on the label and an air tight, tamper-proof seal to ensure the quality of the solution, Hanna’s line of pH calibration solutions are an easy way to get great pH measurements every time.
Air tight bottle with tamper-proof seal for quality.
Color coded label for easy identification of pH buffer values.
Perfect for routine maintenance to ensure accurate readings while extending the life of the electrode.
Our pH Technical Buffer Solutions are dedicated to measurements that require extremely accurate pH monitoring, and come with a certificate of analysis prepared by comparison against NIST standards. Our pH Technical Buffer Solutions are dedicated to measurements that require extremely accurate pH monitoring, and come with a certificate of analysis prepared by comparison against NIST standards.
Air tight bottle with tamper-proof seal
Ensures quality and freshness of solution
Each bottle marked with lot number and expiration date.
Hanna buffers are specially formulated to have an expiration of 5 years from manufacture for an unopened bottle.
Color coded label for easy pH buffer value identification
Easy to identify different buffer values
Autolyzing, quick release of polysaccarides such as mannoproteins Top choice for sur lie aging Ability to ferment cold for clean flavor with emphasis on mouthfeel and toastiness of sur lie aging When fermented warmer exoctic tropical flavors shine Frequently used to make luscious Chardonnays and similar white wines Luscious Chardonnays with creamy mouthfeel and deep complexity... if that is your end point, LUSCIOUS is your starting point. LUSCIOUS can be fermented at different temps depending on your style preference. Ferment it cooler, it can handle it, and put the emphasis on the creaminess and the toasted champagne-like complexity of sur lie ageing. Or crank it up a bit warmer and add in some more tropical notes, your choice. However the magic of LUSCIOUS really happens after fermentation when this yeast goes naturally goes nuclear, implodes and breaks open its cell walls, during a process called autolysis. Polysaccharides such as mannoproteins are released into the wine... and man, it's all about those mannoproteins creating that rich, creamy mouthfeel that so many Chardonnay drinkers seek out. The silky richness is emphasized even futher by sur lie aging, aging on clean lees for a period of time, in either tank or barrel. Being a low producer of SO2 it is naturally great candiate for later malo-lactic fermentations. Now that we have painted a picture try putting this marketing wizardry on your next label "The 10-40w viscosity of this wine is due to it being loaded with mannoproteins from the guts of exploded yeast cells". Maybe leave us out of the wine marketing department but we do know a winning yeast when we taste it. #1 for this style of Chardonnay but also a top choice for Viognier and other whites. Optimal Fermentation Temp: 55–68°F Start Time: Average Alcohol Tolerance: 14%+ Nitrogen Demand: Average YAN Requirement @ 23 Brix: 245 ppm Production of volatile acidity: Average Production of SO2: Low Cap/Foaming: Low Ease to Ferment with MLF: Good Lees Aging: Best Choice Proper yeast hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation. For every gram of yeast, mix .25 g of FermStart yeast nutrient with 25 ml of sterilized tap water between 104–106°F/40–41°C. When water reaches 104°F/40°C, sprinkle yeast into water and stir gently. Allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 15 minutes and then stir again. For every gram of yeast used add 25 ml of clean must to the yeast slurry and let stand 15–20 minutes. If necessary, use additional must to adjust yeast slurry to within 18°F of must temp before pitching. For a complete nutrient schedule sufficient for most fermentations, add 1.5 g of FermFed DAP Free per gallon of must at the first sign of fermentation and 1 g of FermFed per gallon of must after 1/3 sugar depletion. Download the PDF
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 Plus toast French Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart roasted toasty aromas, with flavors of coffee and caramel sweetness the length of the palate. 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!
1" W x 8.5" Long
One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.
Grenache is a rare breed of winemaking grape that is equally adored for its white grape variety (grenache blanc) and red grape variety (grenache noir). This highly versatile grape is a popular planting in many famous growing regions around the world, including Vieux Chateau du Roi in France and Campo de Borja in Spain. The VineCo Grenache Rose features Australian grape juices that create a glorious Rose with flavors of red cherry and strawberry with a refreshing acidity. Medium-bodied and dry with no oak character and an alcohol content of 12% by volume. Grenache Rose, Australia
Red cherry, strawberry, refreshing acidity Sweetness: Dry Oak: None Body: Medium ABV: 12% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Kupzit® is an innovative copper citrate preparation developed for the elimination of sulfide off-flavors, particularly hydrogen sulfide odors in wine and fruit wine. Kupzit® contains 2 % copper citrate. For easy dosage and handling, it is coated onto a mineral carrier material, a particularly pure, high-quality granulated bentonite.
Kupzit® reacts within minutes with sulphur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans. These compounds bind with Kupzit and then settle out to the bottom.
Dosage and Application:
Trials are absolutely recommended. Generally, the dosage amount is 5-20 g/100 L or .05-.2 g/L. Exceptionally bad cases may require up to twice as much.
See the attached Manufacturer's instructions for further details along with information on dosage and storage.
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.. Gloss Red has a little orange hue in it.
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
