White Wine Home Brew Kits

A white wine kit lets you make Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and more at home. Most are crisp and drinkable within a few weeks, so whites are often quicker to enjoy than reds. Choose a 6-bottle kit to try a grape, or a 28–30 bottle kit from Beaverdale, WineBuddy, SG Wines, Cellar 7, Cantina or Winexpert for better value per bottle.

Buying guide & FAQs

How to choose a white wine kit

Crisp and dry

For a light, zesty white, choose a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Options include WineBuddy Pinot Grigio, Beaverdale Sauvignon Blanc, Winexpert Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and the SG Wines Classic Dry White.

Fuller and rounder

Chardonnay and Viognier give more body. Try Beaverdale Chardonnay, Winexpert California Chardonnay or Winexpert California Viognier.

Medium and sweet

For a softer style, look at SG Wines Gold Piesporter, Magnum Medium Dry White, SG Wines Classic Sweet White and the Winexpert Riesling.

Batch size

Six-bottle kits, such as Beaverdale Pinot Grigio 6 bottle, ferment in a 5L demijohn. Kits of 28–30 bottles make about 23 litres in a 25L fermenter.

What else you'll need

A fermenter or demijohn with an airlock, a hydrometer, ChemSan, bottles and corks. Chill whites well before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best white wine kit?

For a quick, crisp white, WineBuddy and Cellar 7 are popular. For more depth, choose a Winexpert Reserve or Private Reserve kit, such as the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc or Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay.

How long does a white wine kit take?

Most white kits ferment and clear in about 1–4 weeks. Many are pleasant young, though they still benefit from a few weeks' rest in the bottle. See our guide to how long a wine kit takes.

Can I make a sweet white wine from a kit?

Yes. Choose a sweet or medium style such as SG Wines Classic Sweet White, Piesporter or Magnum Medium Dry White, or follow the kit's sweetening instructions.

How many bottles does a white wine kit make?

Either 6 bottles (about 4.5 litres) or 28–30 bottles (about 23 litres), as shown in the kit name. See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.