Merlot Concentrate 7.5 L - Finer Wine Kits

Merlot Concentrate 7.5 L – Finer Wine Kits

Craft a superior Merlot your way with Finer Wine Kits’ Merlot Concentrate 7.5 L. This is not a typical shelf-stable juice—it’s a premium winemaking concentrate crafted from the finest California grapes. It undergoes a meticulous process of extraction, preserving the rich, authentic flavors of the fruit. This results in concentrates that are pure, potent, and primed to produce exceptional wines. Your concentrates contain nothing but the varietal juices and sulfites. That’s it!

This is a classic Merlot wine with an herbaceous and floral bouquet, hints of blackberry and licorice, a smooth mouthfeel, and a dry finish. You can expect true varietal character and a flavor profile far more integrated and expressive than wines made from ultra-pasteurized concentrates.

Our 7.5-liter bladder is the same size used in our Forte series and is designed for experienced kit winemakers who want control over their craft. If you have your own additives, prefer to balance acidity yourself, or use personalized techniques, this is the ideal base. You’re not paying for extras you don’t need—just the raw materials for excellent wine.

Want to take it further? You can enhance body, tannin structure, and fermentation complexity with the option to add unprocessed grape skins and grape seeds. These additions are perfect if you want greater depth and aging potential in your Merlot.

Finer Wine Kits concentrates are stored cold and shipped in insulated packaging to protect quality. Because this is a living agricultural product, it must be cooked or fermented before consumption. Use immediately upon arrival or refrigerate at a maximum of 38°F—or freeze for long-term storage.

Environmentally friendly and designed to reduce waste, this concentrate-only format means you’re not discarding additives you won’t use. Just powerful juice, ready for your personal touch.

To make a 6-gallon batch, your starting SG should be 1.100-1.110. Always vigorously stir the must to ensure the concentrate is fully dissolved before taking your hydrometer reading.

Key Features:

• 7.5 L Merlot juice concentrate for 6-gallon batch

• Crafted from the finest California grapes

• Smooth mouthfeel, dry finish, herbaceous/floral bouquet with blackberry and licorice notes

• Not ultra-pasteurized – preserves more integral flavor than traditional concentrates

• Options to add unprocessed grape skins and grape seeds for added body and complexity

• No additives included – ideal for custom winemaking approaches

• Ships cold in insulated packaging – refrigerate or freeze upon arrival

• Same bladder size as Forte series

• Starting SG: 1.100-1.110 (must be fully stirred before reading)

• Perfect for boosting low-sugar or low-structure fresh juice or grape batches

• Must be fermented or cooked before consumption

• Eco-conscious option for winemakers who want only what they’ll use