No experience is required. Our wine kits are designed for both beginners and experienced winemakers, with clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you from start to finish.
Most wine kits are ready in 4–8 weeks, depending on the style and process. Additional aging can further improve flavor and clarity.
Basic winemaking equipment includes a fermentation vessel, airlock, siphon, and bottles. Starter equipment kits are widely available and easy to use.
Grape concentrates, being a food product will certainly benefit by being refrigerated if stored for an extended period. Generally speaking, they should not be left unrefrigerated if you are going to keep them for over 2 months before using. The consequences of extended exposure to temperatures over 75 F. will be a browning off on whites and a slight color degradation on reds. Our juices are refrigerated until ordered, then concentrated to order. They are packed, inventoried and sent to you in a short period of time. We do not inventory large amounts of kits or bladders. Each kit ordered is made individually then shipped. Proper inventory at the winery level will negate any heat/aging problems.
Grape juice concentrates, when diluted and fermented, rise in TA about 1.2 to 1.8 grams per liter (parts per thousand). The pH will drop to proper levels during fermentation.
Good question. The wine kit industry caters to customers who generally bottle their wine in four to six weeks. In order to facilitate this, the wine is heavily fined, filtered then stabilized. You will find that our recipes follow the more traditional wine making methods.
The recipe calls for an extended period in the primary fermenter. This allows for better fermentation and also allows the particular yeast selected to act on the wine.
You will notice that we ask you to rack the wine three times. By doing so, you remove most of the tartarates and sediment, making the filtering process much easier. There is no need to go through the degassing process.
Our oenologist recommends a longer oaking period. Some recipes call for pre and post fermentation oaking, allowing for a much deeper oaking effect.
We generally do not encourage the use of potassium sorbate in dry wines. If the wine has fermented completely and is not to be sweetened there is no reason for stabilizing as long as adequate amounts of sulphite are added according to the Elite recipe.
The wines you make will be ready to drink in about two months but will continue to age and develop for a much longer time. Expect your whites to top out at 18 months and reds at 24 months, depending on storage temperature.
Our kits are formulated for consistency. Using controlled ingredients and standardized processes ensures reliable, repeatable results every time.
We use high-quality grape juice concentrates and carefully developed formulations to deliver professional-grade results. No unnecessary fillers—just clean, consistent inputs designed for winemaking.
Yes. While our kits are balanced for optimal results, experienced users can adjust sweetness, body, or alcohol levels to match their preferences.
Unopened kits and concentrates typically have a shelf life of 12–24 months when stored in a cool, dry environment.
Yes. Our products are used by both home winemakers and commercial operations looking for consistent, scalable production solutions.
Absolutely. Our concentrates are designed to scale, making them ideal for both small-batch and larger production environments.
Yes. We provide supporting documentation and formulation guidance to assist with labeling and compliance where required.
FIDS (Flavor Ingredient Data Sheets) provide detailed information needed for formula applications and label approvals. These documents help ensure your product meets regulatory standards.
Yes, we ship to customers across the U.S. Our products may have some regional restrictions based on regulations.
Availability may vary depending on local regulations. Please contact us directly to confirm shipping options for your location.
