Wine Kits

Tips on Making Wine at Home

Our store has all the supplies you’ll need for making wine at home and our experienced staff are happy to assist you.  Before you can begin to make wine from the kit you’ve selected, you should follow the steps outlined here.

If you have questions about the wine-making process, feel free to contact us for help at: 613-932-7010

Basic Equipment

• Primary Fermenter (23 L vessel)
• Secondary Fermenter (23 L vessel)
• Air Lock
• Syphon Hose
• Hydrometer

Process

• Choose a fermenting area in a well heated part your home (72℉ to 78℉) or use a heating belt
• Sanitize all of your equipment using a Metabisulphite solution
• Follow fermentation instructions included in your kit

Storage Tips

• Store wine in a cool place with little temperature variation; between 50℉ to 60℉ is ideal
• Make sure bottles are kept in darkness since light may promote mold growth
• Lay bottles on there side to keep corks moist and maintain a good seal

Amarone (add $10)
Barolo
Bergamais
Cabernet/Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chianti
Malbec
Merlot
Montepulciano
Pinot Noir
Australian Shiraz (add $10)
Valpolicella
Vieux Chateau du Roi
Red Zinfandel
Rioja

Barolo
Bergamais
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chianti
Merlot
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Australian Shiraz (add $5)
Valpolicella
Vieux Chateau du Roi

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurtztraminer
Zinfandel Blush

Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc

Amarone
Barolo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Shiraz

American Napa Valley
Moscato, Sauv. Blanc, Semillon

American Walla Walla Valley
Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay

Argentinian Mendoza Valley
Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Torrontes

Australian Hunter Valley
Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho

French Loire Valley
RMuscadet, Chenin Blanc, Semillon

Italian Tuscan
Pinot Grgio, Trebbiano, Moscato

Spanish La Rioja
Palomino, Moscatel, Chardonnay

American Napa Valley
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petit Verdot

American Yakima Valley
Cab. Sauv., Cab. Franc, Merlot

Argentinian Mendoza Valley
Malbec, Syrah, Cab. Franc

Australian Barossa Valley
Shiraz, Cab. Sauv., Grenache

French Bordeaux
Merlot, Cab. Sauv., Cab. Franc

Italian Tuscan
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Montepulciano

Spanish La Rioja
Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha

Whites

Green Apple
Mango Citrus
Peach Apricot
Pineapple Pear
White Cranberry
Fiesta Lime

Rosés

Grapefruit Passion
Raspberry Dragon Fruit
Strawberry
Strawberry Watermelon

Reds

Black Cherry
Black Raspberry
Blackberry
Blood Orange Sangria
Blueberry
Pomegranate
Raspberry Peach Sangria
Wild Berry

Ice Wine
Red Ice Wine
Port