SG Wines Gold 6 Bottle Shiraz
SG Wines Gold 6 Bottle Shiraz Wine Making Kit is expertly crafted to produce a bold and robust Shiraz, renowned for its deep, dark berry flavours intertwined with distinctive earthy and spicy undertones. This premium kit is designed for wine enthusiasts looking to create a memorable wine experience at home, yielding 6 bottles or 4.5 litres of wine with an approximate alcohol volume of 12.5%. It's the perfect choice for those who appreciate a wine with character and depth.
Your Wine Kit Includes:
- A grape juice concentrate blend pouch, meticulously selected to capture the essence of the Shiraz varietal.
- Wine yeast and yeast nutrient sachets, which are fundamental for a successful and efficient fermentation process.
- Acid regulator and stabiliser sachets to ensure the wine's balance and shelf-life.
- A flavouring add-back to enhance the wine's complexity and bring forward its unique flavour profile.
- Wine finings A and B to clarify your wine, achieving a professional clarity and brilliance.
The kit's ingredients are carefully chosen, including white grape juice concentrate enhanced with blackcurrant juice concentrate and specialised flavourings to emulate the Shiraz's signature taste. It also contains essential additives like citric acid, sodium citrate, and preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite to ensure the wine's quality and longevity.
Instructions
Follow these six simple steps to create your own exquisite Shiraz:
- Start by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising all your equipment, setting the foundation for a successful winemaking process.
- Carefully mix the ingredients as per the instructions provided in the kit, ensuring a perfect blend.
- Allow the mixture to ferment for a minimum of 5 days, enabling the development of the wine's rich flavour profile.
- Remove any sediment to ensure the clarity and purity of your wine.
- Carefully bottle your wine, encapsulating its flavour and essence.
- Enjoy the fruit of your labour - a glass of your very own handcrafted Shiraz!
For a detailed winemaking guide, please consult the instructions included in your kit.
Additional Equipment Required:
- A 5-litre capacity fermenter to house your wine during the fermentation process
- An airlock and grommet, crucial for maintaining the appropriate fermentation conditions
- A demijohn or secondary fermenter for the secondary fermentation and clarification stages
- Essential winemaking tools such as a mixing spoon, hydrometer, and thermometer for precise preparation and monitoring
- A syphon to transfer your wine smoothly and without disturbing the sediment
- Cleaner and steriliser to ensure all equipment is free from contaminants
- Sugar, specifically 800g of granulated sugar or 890g of brewing sugar, vital for the fermentation process
- 6 x 750ml wine bottles, corks, and a corker or screw caps to seal your bottles securely
Allergen Information: This kit contains sulphites and crustaceans, important for the winemaking process but may present allergen risks for some individuals.