Beginner Wine Starter Kit – 6 Bottle Red Wine Making Kit

Beginner-Friendly 6 Bottle Wine Kit with Fermentation Equipment

Thinking about making your own wine at home? This Beginner Red Wine Starter Kit is the perfect way to start.

It includes all the essential fermentation equipment and a premium 6 bottle Beaverdale white wine kit — no experience needed.

From your first fermentation to your first glass, this kit walks you through the basics and gives you a proper introduction to home winemaking.

Just add water and six empty wine bottles with corks, and you’ll be bottling your first batch in about 4–5 weeks.

What’s Included

• Glass Demijohn – single or double handled (4.5L, depending on stock)
• 10L Food Grade Fermentation Bucket with lid
• Bung + Airlock
• Syphon Tube with Tap
• Sediment Trap
• Hydrometer
• Stick-On Thermometer
• Tub of Steriliser
• Beaverdale 6 Bottle Red Wine Kit – your choice of grape variety

You’ll also need: Approx. 4.5L of clean water, and 6 empty wine bottles with corks (not included).

Beaverdale 6 Bottle Red Wine Kit – Varieties

Choose from a wide range of popular and classic red wine styles, each with distinct flavour profiles and characteristics:

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Bold and dry with deep blackcurrant and herbal notes
• Cabernet Shiraz: Hearty and complex, a rich blend of dark fruit and spice
• Merlot: Smooth, soft, and fruity — an easy-drinking red with little astringency
• Nebbiolo: Full-bodied yet smooth with subtle oak, ideal for meat dishes
• Pinot Noir: Light-bodied and soft with bright red fruit and earthy tones
• Rojo Tinto: Spanish-style red with multiple varietals, ages beautifully
• Shiraz: Big, warm-climate red — ripe, fruity, and comforting
• Vieux Chateau du Roi: French-inspired, full-bodied and ready to drink young

Why This Kit Works for Beginners

• Includes all core winemaking equipment — nothing complicated
• Premium juice-based wine kit (not just concentrate)
• Simple instructions make it great for first-timers
• Glass demijohn for clear wine and authentic feel

How Long Does It Take?

• Fermentation: 7–10 days
• Clearing and finishing: 2–3 weeks
• Bottling + resting: 1 week
• Drinkable in: 4–5 weeks (improves with aging)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reuse the equipment?

Yes — everything included can be cleaned and reused with any future 6 bottle wine kits.

Does the kit come with bottles?

No — you’ll need to supply 6 empty 750ml bottles and corks (or screw tops).

Do I need a corker?

If you’re using cork-finish bottles, yes — you’ll need a basic hand corker (sold separately). Or use screw cap bottles if you prefer.

Start making your own red wine with confidence.

This 6 bottle red wine making starter kit gives you the tools and the ingredients — just add bottles and enjoy the process.