SG Wines Gold 6 Bottle Merlot makes a soft and approachable red wine with cherry and red berry notes and a smooth, oaky finish — a small batch to try before scaling up. Gold is a step up from Classic, using higher-quality concentrate for noticeably better flavour and body.
What You Get
- Grape concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser
- Ferments in 5+ days at 18-22°C
- Makes 6 x 750ml bottles (4.5 litres)
- Requires 600g granulated sugar (or 670g dextrose), not included
What Equipment Do You Need?
A 5-litre fermenter, airlock, and syphon. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Upgrading your yeast: try Mangrove Jack's CR51, bred for light, fruity, early-drinking reds.
For a larger batch, see Solomon Grundy Gold 30 Bottle, or the full Gold 6 Bottle range. Browse all wine kits at BrewCo.