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Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit - VineCo Original Series™
WK935

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit - VineCo Original Series™

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The world’s superlative winemaking grape, Cabernet Sauvignon is capable of producing the most complex, well-balanced, and lasting red wines you’ll ever come across. As one of the most tannic grapes used in winemaking, Cabernet Sauvignon has long been misunderstood as a wine that required ageing in order for it to develop and soften. But after decades of research, growers have learned to identify when the grapes are ready to be harvested based on the tannic ripeness, rather than sugar content alone. Although these wines are ideal candidates for ageing—and will develop beautifully when laid down—it is well within reach for winemakers to produce excellent, structured Cabernet Sauvignons that are well-enjoyed while they’re still young. Descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, this relatively young grape is believed to have sprouted up from a chance crossing in the 17th century. Regardless, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely planted wine grape in the world.

This is the grape that put Chilean winemaking on the map. Cabernet Sauvignon vines were first brought over from France in the 1800s and it didn’t take long for growers to recognize that the terroir was perfect for this and many other Bordeaux region grape varieties. Although it was slow going at first, today Chile’s Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most celebrated regional expressions in the world. Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is known for having softer tannins, fuller body, with some spicier notes on the palate.

Our Chile Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with dark berry fruit including blackberry and black raspberry and is accentuated with notes of cedar. This medium to full-bodied red packs a moderate oak character, with an alcohol level of 12.5% by volume. This Cabernet wine kit includes medium toast oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice along with a subtle oakiness typical of many Cabernets. The oak chips also help build body and mouthfeel. 

The VineCo Original Cabernet Sauvignon is a must for any red wine lover. Add a few bottles to your cellar and revisit over the months and years to see just how much the wine can develop. If you want something to pair well with a char-grilled steak, look no further than this bold, assertive varietal.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

  • Blackberry, black raspberry and cedar
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium-Full
  • ABV: 12.5%
  • Kit Volume: 8 L
  • Approximate Yield: 23 L
  • Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
  • Bottle Labels sold separately

 

 

Item # WK935
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Weight 22 LBS
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Always wanted to make this one!
Bernard M on Feb 10, 2023
I sounded good and is a change
Justin M on Feb 25, 2021
Always wanted to make this one!
Bernard M on Feb 10, 2023
more wine has the best wine kits
James M on Nov 8, 2022
I sounded good and is a change
Justin M on Feb 25, 2021
More beer customer service recommended it to me
Matthew T on Dec 22, 2020
more wine has the best wine kits
James M on Nov 8, 2022
More beer customer service recommended it to me
Matthew T on Dec 22, 2020
Instructions says "if your kit contains oak chips OR granular oak to add to primary." My kit came with 30g granular and 45g chips. Do I add both or only one of the two options?
Rob V on Sep 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I added both at the same time. I used a brand new knee high stocking, (which I sanitized) and put both chips and granular oak inside of it and tied a knot in it. This way I got the flavor from the oak but it mostly stayed in the stocking so it was easier when it came time to transfer the wine. That’s when I removed the stocking and threw it all away!
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excellent wine
This wine is an excellent choice for a cab! It was my second batch of wine that I made, and I could kick my booty for no having started to make wine sooner. My new go to vice!
November 19, 2023
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Worth trying
I am very satisfied with the delivery and the kit came with everything I needed. The wine hasn’t had time to age but it already tastes better than most of the wines I’ve bought of the shelf. I think it’s an excellent value and a great hobby.
November 23, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great for a Newbie
I’m only at fermentation, but everything is going well instructions were easy to follow. Very happy with my purchase
January 18, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Haven’t started this batch yet but have purchased it in the past and it is amazing! Can’t wait to get this one going...
May 21, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago