Cantina 28 Bottle Wine Range

The Cantina 28 Bottle Wine Kit Range from Hambleton Bard delivers one of the fastest home winemaking experiences available — producing 28 bottles of quality Italian-inspired wine in as little as five days. Clean, consistent, and very easy to use, Cantina kits are a favourite for both beginners and experienced home winemakers who want reliable results quickly.

Each kit makes approximately 21 litres (28 bottles) of wine at around 11–13% ABV. At £39.99 per kit, that's around £1.43 per bottle.

Available in 11 styles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Montecino (Red), Peach Chablis, White, Pink Chardonnay, Pieselberg, Rosé, and Red.

About the Wine Styles

• Cabernet Sauvignon — A full-bodied, structured red with dark fruit character and a dry, tannic finish.
• Shiraz/Merlot — A red blend of Shiraz and Merlot.
• Chardonnay — Clean and crisp with apple and citrus notes. Versatile and food-friendly.
• Pinot Grigio — Light, fresh, and delicate with pear and floral notes. Excellent chilled.
• Montecino (Red) — A smooth, medium-bodied Italian-style red with ripe fruit and a gentle finish.
• Peach Chablis — A light, fruity white with a subtle peach character. Refreshing and easy drinking.
• Pieselberg — A classic German-inspired medium white with a floral, slightly sweet character.
• Pink Chardonnay — A delicate, off-dry rosé style with soft fruit and a refreshing finish.
• Rosé — Light and fruity with summer fruit character. Best served well chilled.

What's Included

Each Cantina kit contains grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser, and full step-by-step instructions. Everything for fermentation and clearing is provided — just add water. No additional sugar required.

What Equipment Do You Need?

A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 28 bottles. Our home brew starter kits have everything you need in one bundle. A good sanitiser like VWP or ChemSan is essential.

Choosing (and upgrading) your yeast

The included yeast is built for speed and reliability on the 5-day timeline. The best upgrade depends on which style you're making, and on how warm your fermenting spot actually runs.

Making a red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Merlot, Montecino, Red): Mangrove Jack's CR51 is bred for light, fruity reds meant for early drinking — a direct match for Cantina's fast turnaround. In a cold utility room or garage over winter (often under 15°C), swap to Lalvin EC-1118 instead — it's a robust, wide-temperature strain that won't stall when it's chilly.

Making a dry white (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White): Mangrove Jack's CL23 keeps it crisp and clean. If you can ferment somewhere genuinely cool (under 15°C), Lalvin K1V-1116 pulls out noticeably more fresh-fruit aroma — worth the extra care if you have a cold porch or spare room available.

Making an off-dry or fruity style (Peach Chablis, Pieselberg, Pink Chardonnay, Rosé): Mangrove Jack's MA33 is an acid-reducing strain suited to fruitier wines with a touch of residual sweetness, and it's forgiving of a warmer kitchen or airing cupboard without the fermentation running away from you.

Tips for Best Results

• Ferment at 18–22°C — the 5-day timeline assumes a stable, warm fermentation temperature
• Allow the wine to clear fully with the included finings before bottling
• Even a short conditioning period of 7–10 days in the bottle noticeably improves the flavour

Also fast and convenient: the WineBuddy 30 Bottle range. For more complexity, consider the Cellar 7 range or Beaverdale. Browse all wine kits at BrewCo.