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Washington State Malbec Wine Kit

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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.

Experience the Art of Winemaking

Discover the bold, full-bodied character of a Washington State Malbec style wine with this rich and expressive wine kit. Crafted for home winemakers and DIY beverage creators, this style delivers deep notes of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, and ripe dark fruit, accented by a gentle touch of spice for added depth and complexity.

Inspired by Washington’s distinctive red wine character, this Malbec style offers firm yet velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth, luxurious finish. It is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys bold red wines with dark fruit intensity, rounded structure, and food-friendly richness.

Flavour Profile

  • Style: Washington State Malbec
  • Fruit Notes: Blackberry, dark cherry, plum, and ripe dark berry.
  • Finish: Rich, smooth, velvety, and full-bodied.
  • Savoury Character: Gentle spice adds warmth and complexity.
  • Sweetness: Dry.
  • Acidity: Balanced.
  • Tannins: Firm yet velvety for a structured mouthfeel.
  • Alcohol after home fermentation: The finished wine contains alcohol; the kit contains no alcohol as sold. Final alcohol content depends on fermentation.
  • Body: Full-bodied and bold.

Similar Wine Style References

This wine style is similar in flavour direction to well-known Washington State Malbec wines such as:

  • Waterbrook Malbec
  • Walla Walla Vintners Malbec
  • Ambassador Wines of Washington Estate Malbec
  • ConurWines General Admission Malbec
  • Saviah Cellars Malbec

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 meats, roasted beef, barbecue, bold cheeses, mushroom dishes, and hearty meals.
  • Aging Potential: Enjoy young for vibrant fruit character or age according to your winemaking process for added complexity.

Common Uses

Use this Washington State Malbec 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 Malbec-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 according to your winemaking instructions for best quality.

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Non-alcoholic ingredient 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