FONTANA French Cabernet Sauvignon 6-Gallon Wine Kit — 30-Bottle Yield, Blackcurrant & French Oak Character

FONTANA French Cabernet Sauvignon 6-gallon kit supplies concentrated wine base and additives to produce about 30 bottles of French-style Cabernet with blackcurrant notes and balanced tannins.

This complete ingredient pack is designed for home winemakers who want a French-inspired Cabernet experience without sourcing separate components. The kit centers on a cabernet blend built from franc and merlot contributions, French oak character, and an assertive blackcurrant profile with a hint of mint. It includes the concentrated wine base and the standard stabilizers and clarifiers needed to finish a quality red—equipment, bottles, and labels are not included so you can personalize your process and presentation.

How does this kit create a French-style Cabernet at home?

The kit provides a concentrated red base blended to reflect French vineyard character, along with precisely measured additives to clarify, stabilize, and ferment the wine. Follow your preferred home winemaking procedure and use the included yeast to ferment to a targeted ABV range.

• Concentrated wine base formulated for Cabernet with franc and merlot influence
• Included yeast and clarifying agents: Bentonite, Chitosol, Kieselsol
• Preservatives provided: Sulphite and Sorbate for stability
• Yields approximately 30 bottles at 11–13% ABV

What flavor and structure should I expect from the finished wine?

Expect a red dominated by blackcurrant fruit rather than cassis, with firm but not overly drying tannins and a subtle minty lift. The included French oak influence and blend partners add complexity, producing a medium- to full-bodied profile that pairs well with hearty foods.

• Primary fruit: blackcurrant-forward aromatics and palate
• Tannin: noticeable structure yet not harsh or chalky
• Oak influence: gentle French oak notes for roundness and spice
• Finish: balanced with a faint herbal/minty accent

What does the kit include and what will I need to provide?

The package contains the concentrated wine base and a set of standard winemaking additives to carry the wine through fermentation, clarification, and stabilization. You will need standard home winemaking equipment plus bottles and labels; optional flavor packs let you tailor color, tannin, or fruit intensity.

• Included: wine base, brewer’s yeast, Bentonite, Sulphite, Sorbate, Chitosan, Kieselsol
• Not included: fermenter, airlock, siphon, bottles, corks, equipment
• Optional: oak or berry flavor packs to customize aroma and body
• Yield: about 6 gallons (≈30 bottles)

How can I customize the kit to match my taste or cellar plans?

Homebrewing freedom is one of this kit’s strengths—add flavor packs, extra oak aging, or blending trials to shape the final wine. Small adjustments during fermentation and aging let you dial up fruit, soften tannins, or add spice and texture.

• Add oak chips, staves, or packs to increase wood-derived spice and roundness
• Use fruit or concentrate packs to raise fruit intensity and color depth
• Adjust aging time for smoother tannins and integrated flavors
• Perform small blending trials with other bases to experiment

Who is this for: This FONTANA kit fits home winemakers with intermediate to advanced experience who want a French-style Cabernet without sourcing each component separately. It's ideal for hobbyists seeking a 30-bottle batch to share, collectors who enjoy customizing oak and fruit levels, and gift-givers looking for an experiential present that yields cellarable bottles. If you’re new to winemaking, this kit will work too—just be prepared to provide basic equipment and follow a winemaking guide or the included instructions for the best results.

Ingredients

Varietal grape juice, concentrated grape juice, liquid invert sugar