Family Affair Loire-Style Red Wine Kit, Prodigy

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Family Affair Loire-Style Red Wine Kit, Prodigy is a fresh, aromatic red blend inspired by the Cabernet Franc-based wines of France’s Loire Valley. A Loire-style red is typically lighter and more lifted than a heavy Cabernet or Bordeaux-style wine, emphasizing red fruit, herbal nuance, bright acidity, and an easy, food-friendly finish. Rather than chasing power, this style is about charm, freshness, and expressive aromatics.

This Prodigy wine kit brings that spirit into a creative California-grown blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet Franc leads with red cherry, raspberry, currant, violet, and subtle herbal character. Cabernet Sauvignon adds darker fruit, structure, and familiar Cabernet depth, while Sauvignon Blanc contributes brightness, aromatic lift, and a crisp edge that reinforces the Loire-inspired profile.

The name Family Affair comes from the remarkable relationship between these grapes. Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc are the parent varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, making this blend a true family gathering in the glass. By bringing all three together, the wine highlights Cabernet Sauvignon’s lineage while allowing each parent grape to shape the final character.

As part of the Prodigy line, your kit is made without grape skins or seeds, creating a clean, approachable, fruit-forward style that matures quickly and drinks beautifully young. Designed for a finished alcohol level of 12.5% ABV, Family Affair offers a medium-bodied, dry red with bright red fruit, gentle herbal notes, lively acidity, and a smooth, refreshing finish.

Finer Wine Kits are built around freshness and ingredient integrity. Their raw grape concentrates are cold stored and cold shipped direct to your door, avoiding unnecessary additional pasteurization and the cooked flavors often associated with shelf-stable wine kits to help preserve aroma, varietal character, and freshness.

Details:
Style: Loire-style red blend
Line: Prodigy
ABV: 12.5%
Yield: 6 gallons, about 28–30 bottles
Character: Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and aromatic
Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc

Origin: California

Recommended Minimum Aging: 3-6 Months

Storage: Raw grape concentrates must be stored at 3°C / 38°F or colder until use.

Important notice: This kit is an agricultural product and must be fermented or cooked before being consumed.

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