{"product_id":"beaverdale-malbec-6-bottle-wine-kit","title":"Beaverdale Malbec - 6 Bottle Wine Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeaverdale 6 Bottle Wine Kit - Malbec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBeaverdale 6 Bottle Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e kit lets you craft a seriously impressive red wine at home — even if you’ve never made wine before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its deep colour, bold flavour, and firm structure, this Malbec delivers rich plum and blackberry notes, balanced with hints of violet and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, fruity, and velvety on the finish — exactly what you’d expect from a classic Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a small-batch kit (makes around 4.5L or 6 bottles), perfect for first-timers or anyone short on space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou just add water and follow the instructions — no sugar or extra ingredients needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s ready in about 4 weeks and genuinely stacks up against commercial bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s It Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blackberry and ripe plum flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e take centre stage, supported by subtle floral (violet) notes and a gentle touch of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a structured, full-bodied red with muscular tannins and a smooth, velvety finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, fruity, and complex — the kind of wine that gets better with a bit of time in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a juice concentrate kit — it includes all ingredients. You’ll need basic winemaking equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5L demijohn or fermenter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirlock and bung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiphon tube \/ racking cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanitiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 wine bottles + corks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec (red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 % Approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuice Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17L (Top up with water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5L (6 x 750ml bottles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady In:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 weeks (improves with aging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaker’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s totally drinkable at 4 weeks, but if you can stash a few bottles away for 2–3 months, the tannins mellow out and the fruit becomes even more integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor added complexity, consider aging on a small \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/wine-additives-enzymes\/4144-french-oak-infusion-carboy-spirals-medium-toast.html\"\u003eFrench oak spiral\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor adding a touch of grape skin tannin during fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to add sugar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit includes concentrated grape juice with enough natural sugars to ferment fully — no need to add anything but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a good kit for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Beaverdale kits are user-friendly and very forgiving. You’ll get excellent results even on your first try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I age this wine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — it improves with a few months in the bottle. The structure and tannin give it good aging potential for up to a year or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615821656407,"sku":"876","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5948_aa1a8d11-bfdc-4c50-b13a-d494ff461718.jpg?v=1769183604","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/beaverdale-malbec-6-bottle-wine-kit","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}