Create a classic Chardonnay at home with the Beaverdale 30 Bottle Kit. Expect fresh apple, pear and citrus with hints of peach and gentle vanilla from light oak. Dry, balanced and versatile, it delivers a clean finish and a rounded mouthfeel—easy for beginners and rewarding for experienced makers. Enjoy young or after short bottle ageing for extra complexity.
Key features
- Makes 23L (approx. 30 x 750ml bottles)
- Style: Chardonnay – dry, medium‑bodied, unoaked to lightly oaked
- Tasting notes: green apple, pear, lemon, peach; subtle vanilla/oak; smooth finish
- Difficulty: beginner‑friendly
- Typical timeframe: ready in about 4–6 weeks
- Typical ABV: around 12–13% (process dependent)
- No additional sugar required; formulated from quality grape juice concentrate
- Includes: grape juice concentrate, wine yeast, stabilisers, finings, oak (where applicable), and full instructions
- Best served at 10–12°C; pairs with roast chicken, creamy pasta, seafood, risotto, soft cheeses
What you’ll need (not included)
- Fermenter (25L), airlock, hydrometer, thermometer
- Syphon, sanitiser, corks, corker, bottles (or alternative closures)
- Optional: degassing tool, filter
How it works (quick steps)
- Sanitise all equipment thoroughly.
- Add concentrate and water to 23L; pitch yeast.
- Ferment dry; confirm stable gravity.
- Stabilise and clear with finings; adjust oak to taste.
- Bottle; flavours integrate nicely after 1–3 months.
Why choose Beaverdale Beaverdale kits are trusted for clean, varietally true wines with balanced profiles and reliable, repeatable results at home.
FAQs
- Do I need to add sugar? No—this kit is complete as supplied.
- How many bottles does it make? Up to 30 standard 750ml bottles (23L).
- Is it vegan? Some finings may not be vegan; check the latest contents if this matters to you.
- How long should I age it? Enjoy fresh or after 1–3 months; best within 12–18 months for peak fruit and balance.