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WineBuddy 30 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit

WineBuddy 30 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit

£22.99
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Sanitise your fermenter, equipment and bottles first with ChemSan no-rinse sanitiser.

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WineBuddy 30 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply coloured red wine kit, rich in blackcurrant and mint flavours with firm tannins. Makes 30 bottles of a seriously impressive red wine at a fraction of the cost of buying equivalent bottles in a shop.

Key specs
Makes 30 bottles
Approx. ABV about 11–12%
Ready in about 2–3 weeks
Style Cabernet Sauvignon (red wine)
In the box finings, stabiliser
You'll also need 4kg sugar

Makes: 30 bottles | Style: Cabernet Sauvignon | ABV: ~11–12%

You'll need a Fermentation Vessel, Airlock, Syphon, and Hydrometer. Use Bentonite for clearing and Campden Tablets to stabilise before bottling.

Upgrading your yeast: for a full-bodied Cabernet like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic complexity. In a cold garage or utility room over winter (often under 15°C), Lalvin EC-1118 is the more reliable choice.

See also: 30 Bottle Merlot and 30 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles does it make?

It makes 30 bottles, approximately 22.5 litres, at around 11-12% ABV. See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

What does it taste like?

A deeply coloured red, rich in blackcurrant and mint flavours with firm tannins.

Do I need to add sugar?

Yes - WineBuddy 30 Bottle kits need 4kg of sugar, which isn't included. The kit contains the grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser.

How long until I can drink it?

Primary fermentation usually takes 5-7 days, then you clear it and bottle. Give it 1-2 weeks in the bottle for the best flavour.

What equipment do I need?

A fermentation vessel with airlock, a hydrometer and a siphon, plus 30 bottles. Keep it at a steady 18-22°C and sanitise everything before you start.

Can I upgrade the yeast?

Yes - Mangrove Jack's R56 is built for rich reds with real complexity. In a cold garage or utility room (under 15°C), Lalvin EC-1118 is more reliable.

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Steve O'Grady

Good quality

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Anonymous

Good value but still fermenting so have no tried it yet.