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Description
xOverview
Elevate your home winemaking with Fontana's French Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit. This 6-gallon DIY set is designed to yield about 30 bottles, typically offering an ABV between 11% and 13%. Crafted for enthusiasts who value quality and customization, it combines classic varietal traits with a touch of complexity that can evolve as you bottle and enjoy.
What’s Inside the Fontana French Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit
- Wine base tailored for cabernet-style profiles
- Brewer’s yeast for dependable fermentation
- Bentonite, Sulphite, Sorbate, Chitosan, Kieselsol for stability and clarity
- Note: Wine making equipment and bottles/labels are not included
Flavor, Texture, and Style
The kit emphasizes a blackcurrant-forward profile with a nuanced lift—hint of mint and fine-grained tannins that aren’t overly drying. The Franc and Merlot elements contribute subtle structure, while French oak influence adds gentle length and aroma complexity. This combination invites aging and cross-age exploration when you’re ready to open a bottle.
Customize Your Wine Experience
- Keep the core, then experiment with flavor add-ins such as oak or berry packs to shape color, aroma, and texture
- Develop your own preferred aroma profile by adjusting fermentation time and conditioning steps
- Pair with a personal bottling routine to create a note-worthy shareable wine for gatherings
Award-Winning Quality and Gift Appeal
Fontana’s premium kits have earned recognition across competitions, including multiple gold medals. This makes it a thoughtful gift for holidays or celebrations, with the flexibility to enjoy the fermentation journey together and later share the finished wine with friends and family.
Why Choose Fontana for Home Winemaking
- High-quality ingredients sourced from renowned vineyards
- Clear guidance for customization without needing extra gear
- Versatile for gifting, tasting evenings, or personal enjoyment
If you’re seeking a balanced, expressive cabernet-style experience at home, this kit offers a solid foundation with room to personalize. It’s designed to be approachable for DIY enthusiasts while still delivering measurable yield and flexible flavor possibilities.
FAQ
Q: What does this Fontana wine kit include?
A: This kit includes essential wine-making ingredients (base, yeast, Bentonite, sulphite, sorbate, chitosan, kieselsol); bottles and equipment are not included.
Q: How many bottles can I make and what's the flavor profile?
A: It yields about 30 bottles; features blackcurrant with a minty lift, and can be customized with flavor packs for added depth.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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