Bring a vibrant, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc to life at home with the Beaverdale 30 Bottle Kit. Expect bright citrus and gooseberry, hints of passionfruit and cut grass, and a clean, refreshing finish. Dry, lively and food‑friendly, this kit is straightforward for beginners and rewarding for experienced makers.
Key features
- Makes 23L (approx. 30 x 750ml bottles)
- Style: Sauvignon Blanc – crisp, aromatic, unoaked
- Tasting notes: gooseberry, lime, grapefruit, passionfruit, herbaceous tones; brisk acidity
- Difficulty: beginner‑friendly; shows best with brief bottle age
- 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, and full instructions
- Best served chilled at 8–10°C; pairs with goat's cheese, seafood, salads, asparagus, Thai dishes
New to winemaking?
Read our full step-by-step Beaverdale brewing instructions — covers the must, fermentation, the key racking point, and bottling, from start to first glass.
What Equipment Do You Need?
This kit is ingredients-only. You'll also need a 25-litre fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 30 bottles with corks. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Upgrading your yeast
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous, gooseberry character is exactly what aromatic-white strains are built for. Try Mangrove Jack's CL23 for a clean, crisp result. But if you can ferment somewhere genuinely cool — a cold porch, unheated spare room, under 15°C — Lalvin K1V-1116 is worth the extra care; it's known for expressing exactly this grape's fresh, grassy aromatics when fermented cold.
How it works (quick steps)
- Sanitise equipment thoroughly.
- Add concentrate and water to 23L; pitch yeast.
- Ferment dry and confirm stable gravity.
- Stabilise and clear with finings.
- Bottle; flavours knit nicely after 1–3 months.
Why choose Beaverdale
Consistent, varietally expressive kits that deliver clean, fresh whites with excellent balance and reliable results at home.
FAQs
- Do I need to add sugar? No—this kit ferments to strength without extra sugar.
- 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 kit contents.
- How long should I age it? Enjoy fresh; improves after 1–3 months and best within 12–18 months.
Kit Specification