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Description
xExperience California Pinot Noir at Home
Fontana's Pinot Noir wine kit brings the drama and elegance of the California coast to your table. Sourced from three renowned regions famous for producing velvety, nuanced Pinot Noir, this 6-gallon kit is designed to yield roughly 30 bottles with an approachable ABV range of 11–13%. Whether you’re planning a dinner party, a casual tasting night, or a gifting moment, you’ll find that the craft of winemaking can be a memorable, shareable experience.
What’s inside and how it works
The kit centers on high-quality components that form a stable, flavorful base for your wine. It includes a wine base, active brewer’s yeast, Bentonite for clarification, Sulphite and Sorbate for stability, and texture-enhancing Chitosan with Kieselsol. Note that wine making equipment and bottles/labels are not included, so you can choose your own containers to fit your style.
- High-quality base and yeast for dependable fermentation
- Clarifying and stabilizing agents to help achieve a clean finish
- Clear foundation for personalization with your preferred oak or berry add-ins
Customize your own style
One of the joys of home winemaking is shaping aroma, color, and texture. Fontana’s DIY kit gives you the essential foundation, inviting you to experiment with add-ins to tailor oak notes, berry nuances, or spice hints. This approach keeps the process approachable while offering a canvas for personal expression.
- Start with the basic ingredients, then explore flavor add-ins on your terms
- Potentially enhance aroma and mouthfeel with optional flavor packs
Award-winning quality and gift-worthy appeal
Fontana’s premium kits have earned medals and accolades, underscoring consistent performance and consumer satisfaction. The kit also makes a thoughtful gift for holidays or celebrations, offering a hands-on experience that culminates in a bottle you can share with friends and family.
What to expect during the brew
Brewing with Fontana yields a balanced Pinot Noir with approachable fruit and structure that pairs well with meals or relaxed evenings. Results depend on technique and environment, but this kit is designed to support a reliable starting point for home winemaking, with room to grow as you gain confidence.
FAQ
Q: What’s included in the Fontana Pinot Noir wine kit?
A: It includes base wine, yeast, Bentonite, Sulphite, Sorbate, Chitosan, Kieselsol; bottles and equipment are not included; yields about 30 bottles with 11–13% ABV.
Q: Is this kit suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. It provides essential ingredients and clear steps, with options to customize flavors later and minimal equipment beyond basic supplies.
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.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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