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Subtle floral aromas and gentle honeyed richness add complexity, while soft acidity carries through to a smooth, rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 30 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Languedoc, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Region?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguedoc’s Mediterranean climate provides abundant sunshine balanced by cooling coastal breezes. Limestone and clay soils help retain moisture in the dry landscape, allowing vines to thrive while concentrating flavour in the fruit. These conditions support expressive white wines, where Rhône varieties develop ripe stone fruit character while maintaining freshness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon ricotta spaghetti with roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro tip: garnish with freshly chopped parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 L of premium grape juice concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll required additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium bottle labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking Equipment Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to winemaking? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beginner-wine-making-starter-kit-equipment-for-30-bottles\"\u003eBeginner Wine Making Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e has most of what you need in one box. 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