WineBuddy 30 Bottle Merlot is a deep, soft red wine with fruit ranging from red cherries to purple plums and gentle tannins. Makes 30 bottles of a smooth, approachable red that's ideal for everyday drinking and entertaining.
Makes: 30 bottles | Style: Merlot | ABV: ~11–12%
Ferment in a Fermentation Vessel with Airlock. Use Bentonite for clearing, Campden Tablets to stabilise, and rack with a Syphon.
Upgrading your yeast: smooth and approachable is Merlot's whole appeal, so try Mangrove Jack's CR51, bred for light, fruity reds meant for early drinking — a good match for this style's gentle tannins.
See also: 30 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 Bottle White Zinfandel.
Kit Specification
~11–12%ABV
22LMakes
5–7Days Ready
BeginnerSkill Level
🏷️ StyleMerlot
🏭 RangeWineBuddy 30 Bottle (by Young's)
📦 Kit TypeGrape concentrate wine kit
📥 What's IncludedConcentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser included
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🧂 Sugar Required4kg, added by the brewer
🧬 Yeast IncludedYes
👅 Tasting NotesDeep, soft red with fruit from red cherries to purple plums and gentle tannins
🧊 Serving Temp16–18°C
💷 Cost Per Pint~73p per 75cl bottle