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Winexpert Classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit

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Make 28–30 bottles of bold Chilean wine. The Winexpert Classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon kit ferments in 4–6 weeks and produces a classic, structured red with blackcurrant, cedar, and firm tannins.

New to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.

Add a 25 litre fermenter with tap, bottling wand, airlock, hydrometer and sanitiser and it becomes our Winexpert Classic Wine Making Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.

Get the starter kit – £78.99

Key specs

Makes	28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)
Approx. ABV	about 13%
Style	Dry, full-bodied red
In the box	grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser
You'll also need	No sugar needed - just water
Colour	Deep ruby
Oak	Medium

What You Get

Premium Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon grape juice concentrate
Professional yeast, finings, and stabiliser
Fermentation typically complete in 4–6 weeks
Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)

Tasting Notes

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, plum, and cedar notes. Full-bodied and dry with excellent structure and firm but ripe tannins. Chile's warm days and cool nights produce exceptional Cabernet — this version is a serious wine for cellaring. Perfect with red meat or mature cheeses.

What Equipment Do You Need?

A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 28–30 bottles. New to winemaking? Our wine starter kits bundle all essentials. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan for best results.

Upgrading your yeast: for a full-bodied Cabernet like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic complexity — a good match for this style's structure.

Fermentation Timeline

Week 1–3: Primary fermentation at 20–22°C for reds.

Week 4–5: Add finings and allow to clear.

Week 6: Bottle and age for 2–3 months before drinking.

Tips for Best Results

Keep temperature stable at 20–22°C — Cab benefits from consistent fermentation
Cabernet has excellent ageing potential — don't rush to drink
Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
Age for minimum 3–6 months for proper tannin development

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bottles does it make?

28-30 bottles (21-23 litres). See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

What's the ABV?

Around 13%. It's a dry, full-bodied red with medium oak. See our free ABV calculator.

Do I need to add sugar?

No - the kit includes the grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser. Just add water.

How long does it take?

Fermentation typically completes in 4-6 weeks: primary fermentation in weeks 1-3, finings and clearing in weeks 4-5, and bottling in week 6. Then age it for at least 2-3 months (3-6 months lets the tannins develop) before drinking. See our guide to how long a wine kit takes.

What temperature should I ferment at?

20-22°C for reds. Keep it stable - temperature swings can stall fermentation.

What does it taste like?

Blackcurrant, plum and cedar with firm but ripe tannins - a structured red that's great with red meat or mature cheese.

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Winexpert Classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit

Winexpert Classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit