SG Wines Classic Red
The SG Wines Classic 30 Bottle Red Wine Making Kit is designed for those who appreciate the craft of winemaking and enjoy the simplicity of creating a light, dry red wine. Perfect for both beginners and experienced winemakers, this kit provides all the necessary components to produce 30 bottles of an easy-drinking red wine. Following the kit's straightforward process, you can create a wine that is ideal for casual dining and everyday enjoyment. This kit emphasizes the joy of winemaking, allowing you to take pride in serving a wine that you've crafted with your own hands.
Kit Contents:
- Grape Juice Concentrate Blend Pouch: Offers a balanced and versatile base that is ideal for crafting a light red wine.
- Wine Yeast Sachet: Essential for the fermentation process, converting sugars into alcohol while developing the wine's flavor.
- Yeast Nutrient Sachet: Provides the yeast with the necessary nutrients for a robust fermentation process.
- Acid Regulator Sachet: Ensures the wine has the right acidity, contributing to its taste and stability.
- Stabiliser Sachet: Stops the fermentation at the right moment, preserving the desired characteristics of the wine.
- Wine Finings A & B: Clarifies the wine, removing any suspended particles to achieve a smooth and clear appearance.
- Flavouring Add-Back: Enhances the wine's profile, adding depth and complexity to its flavor.
- Detailed Instruction Guide: Outlines the winemaking process in clear, step-by-step instructions, ensuring an enjoyable and successful winemaking experience.
Additional Requirements:
To complete your winemaking setup, you will need:
- A 30L Fermenter for the primary fermentation stage.
- Airlock & Grommet to maintain a controlled fermentation environment.
- A Carboy & Bored Bung / Secondary Fermenter with a minimum capacity of 6 gallons (23L) for secondary fermentation and clarification.
- Mixing Spoon, Hydrometer, and Thermometer for accurate preparation and monitoring.
- A Syphon for transferring the wine without disturbing any sediment.
- Cleaner & Steriliser to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for use.
- Sugar: 4 kg of granulated sugar or 4.4 kg of brewing sugar required for the fermentation process.
- Bottling Supplies: 30 x 750 ml wine bottles, 30 corks, and a corker or screw caps for sealing the wine.
Instructions
- Sanitisation: Thoroughly clean and sanitise all winemaking equipment before starting.
- Mixing: Combine the kit's ingredients with the required sugar to prepare your wine must.
- Fermentation: Allow the must to ferment for a minimum of 5 days, during which the wine will develop its character.
- Clarification: Clear any sediment from the wine to ensure it is smooth and refined.
- Bottling: Transfer the wine into bottles, using corks or screw caps to seal them.
- Enjoyment: Once the wine has matured, it's ready to be savored on any occasion, embodying the pride of homemade winemaking.
The SG Wines Classic 30 Bottle Red Wine Making Kit offers a straightforward and rewarding way to engage in the winemaking process, resulting in a delightful red wine that's perfect for sharing with friends and family.