Washington State Yakima Red Blend Wine Kit
Non-alcoholic winemaking ingredient kit. This DIY kit contains grape juice and wine yeast and contains no alcohol as sold. You ferment it at home to make your own wine in about 30 days. For home winemakers of legal drinking age.
Bold. Balanced. Beautifully Red.
Embark on a rich, flavourful journey with this Washington State Yakima Red Blend style wine kit. Crafted for home winemakers and DIY beverage creators, this style captures the bold red wine character associated with Washington’s Yakima Valley, offering a smooth medley of blackberry, plum, cherry, and dark berry flavours.
With subtle hints of spice and floral complexity, this red blend style delivers a full-bodied profile, velvety texture, and lingering finish. Balanced fruit, smooth tannins, and rich depth make it an excellent choice for those who enjoy expressive red wines with structure, warmth, and easy-drinking elegance.
Flavour Profile
- Style: Washington State Yakima Red Blend
- Fruit Notes: Blackberry, plum, cherry, dark berry, and ripe red fruit.
- Finish: Smooth, velvety, rich, and lingering.
- Aromatic Character: Dark fruit with subtle spice and gentle floral notes.
- Acidity: Balanced and food-friendly.
- Tannins: Smooth and structured.
- Body: Full-bodied with bold fruit character.
Similar Wine Style References
This wine style is similar in flavour direction to popular Washington red blends such as:
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Yakima Valley Red Blend
- Airfield Estates Dauntless Red Blend
- Two Mountain Hidden Horse Red Blend
- Owen Roe Yakima Valley Red Wine
- Matthews Red Blend
These wines are listed for flavour-style reference only and are not the same product.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
- Serving Temperature: Best enjoyed around 60–65°F / 15–18°C.
- Food Pairings: Pairs well with grilled steak, roasted meats, barbecue, hearty pasta, mushroom dishes, and robust cheeses.
- Aging Potential: Enjoy young for bold fruit character or age according to your winemaking process for added depth and complexity.
Common Uses
Use this Washington State Yakima Red Blend Style Wine Kit for home winemaking, DIY wine kits, red wine making, craft wine projects, dinner pairings, entertaining, gifting, wine collecting, and creating a bold red blend-style wine at home.
Important Use Notes
- Equipment and additional supplies are sold separately.
- Follow the included wine kit instructions for fermentation, stabilization, clearing, and bottling.
- Fermentation time, tannin structure, flavour, and final character may vary depending on temperature, equipment, and process.
- Store finished wine in a cool, dark place according to your winemaking instructions for best quality.
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Washington State Yakima Red Blend Wine Kit
Makes
23 L (6 US gal), about 30 bottles of 750 mL
Ready in
About 30 days
What's in the box
- Grape juice concentrate
- Wine yeast
- Pak A: Bentonite
- Pak B: Potassium metabisulphite
- Pak C: Potassium sorbate
- Pak D: Kieselsol
- Pak E: Chitosan (clarifier)
You'll also need (not included)
- Primary fermenter large enough for 23 L plus foam, with loose lid or airlock
- Glass or PET carboy with rubber stopper and airlock
- Hydrometer (to check specific gravity)
- Siphon and tubing
- Long stirring spoon
- Cleaner/sanitizer (the instructions use B-Brite)
- Bottles and corks, or wine bags
Keep your wine at 20–25°C (68–77°F) from start to finish. See the 5 steps