VineCo Original Series Merlot 30 Bottle Wine Kit
£53.95
Dry
Makes 30 Bottles
Ready in 4 Weeks
13% ABV
3+ in stock
Make 30 bottles of Chilean Merlot at home in 4 weeks. No sugar needed. Blackberry, cherry & vanilla. VineCo Original Series from The Hop Shop.
VineCo Original Series Merlot 30 Bottle Wine Kit
Craft your own Merlot at home with this VineCo Original Series Wine Kit.
Produced by VineCo in the Niagara region of Canada, the Original Series delivers quality, approachable wine at an affordable price. No additional sugar required — just add water and basic equipment.
Wine Characteristics
| Style | Red wine |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium |
| Oak | Medium |
| ABV | ~13% |
| Region | Chile |
| Ready in | 4 Weeks |
| Yield | Up to 30 Bottles |
| Sugar required | None — no addition needed |
| Labels | None included |
Tasting Notes
A Chilean Merlot producing a medium-bodied red with flavours of blackberry, cherry, and vanilla. Chilean Merlot grapes tend toward heavier fruit notes with a strong tannin character — approachable yet structured.
What’s Included?
- 8L varietal grape juice concentrate
- Wine yeast
- Stabilisers
- Clarifying agents
- Detailed instructions
Equipment Needed
This kit requires basic winemaking equipment (not included):
- 30L+ fermentation vessel with airlock
- 23L secondary fermenter or carboy
- Mixing spoon
- Hydrometer
- Thermometer
- Syphon
- Cleaner & steriliser
- 30 x 750ml wine bottles, corks & corker
First-time winemaker? Browse our Wine Starter Kits for everything you need to get started.
About VineCo Original Series
VineCo is a leading winemaking kit manufacturer based in the Niagara region of Canada. The Original Series uses 8 litres of varietal grape juice concentrate per kit, producing up to 30 bottles of quality wine. Comparable to Winexpert Classic — one of the best-value 30 bottle wine kit ranges available.
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