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The Standard 6 Bottle Wine Kit - Merlot

The Standard 6 Bottle Wine Kit - Merlot

€54,00

The Standard 6 Bottle Merlot Wine Making Kit is the perfect choice for anyone looking to make premium homemade wine without buying equipment separately. Designed for beginners and experienced winemakers alike, this kit contains everything you need to produce 6 bottles (4.5 litres) of smooth, fruit-forward red wine.

Built around the Solomon Grundy Gold 6 Bottle Merlot Wine Kit, you'll create a soft, well-rounded wine with minimal effort while learning the fundamentals of home winemaking. Expect delicious flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, complemented by subtle chocolate notes, gentle spice and a smooth, velvety finish.

The included reusable equipment covers every essential stage of fermentation, making it easy to produce excellent results from your very first batch. Simply add water, follow the included instructions, and you'll be enjoying your own handcrafted wine in as little as 7 days.

Wine Profile

  • Style: Merlot
  • Colour: Deep Ruby Red
  • Body: Medium to Full
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Flavour Notes: Plum, Black Cherry, Blackberry, Chocolate and Gentle Spice
  • Approximate ABV: Up to 13%

Kit Contents

Solomon Grundy Gold 6 Bottle Merlot Wine Kit

Produces 6 bottles (4.5L) of premium Merlot with all the ingredients required for fermentation.

5L Glass Demijohn

Clear, durable glass fermenter ideal for producing small batches of homemade wine.

Drilled Bung and Bubbler Airlock

Creates an airtight seal while allowing carbon dioxide to escape safely during fermentation.

Syphon Hose

Transfers wine cleanly between vessels and into bottles without disturbing sediment.

100ml Chemsan No-Rinse Sanitiser

Professional acid-based sanitiser for fermenters, bottles and brewing equipment. No rinsing required after use.

Hydrometer

Measures starting gravity, monitors fermentation progress and helps calculate alcohol content accurately.

Basics of Brewing Guide

A straightforward guide covering sanitation, fermentation, gravity readings, racking and bottling to help you brew with confidence.

Key Features

  • Makes 6 bottles (4.5L) of Merlot
  • Includes a Solomon Grundy Gold 6 Bottle Wine Kit
  • Essential reusable winemaking equipment included
  • Smooth, medium to full-bodied red wine with rich fruit flavours
  • Ready in as little as 7 days
  • Ideal for beginners and experienced home winemakers
  • Reusable equipment for future batches
  • Includes an easy-to-follow brewing guide

Product Specifications

  • Brand: Hooley Homebrew
  • Range: Standard
  • Included Wine Kit: Solomon Grundy Gold Merlot
  • Yield: 6 Bottles (4.5 Litres)
  • Approximate ABV: Up to 13%
  • Ready In: Approximately 7 Days
  • Colour: Red
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Suitable For: Beginner and Experienced Home Winemakers

Frequently asked questions

What do I do if my order is delivered and it is damaged?

Contact us straight away. All our orders are packaged carefully but unfortunately sometimes packages do get damaged in transport. Unlike some other homebrew and glass suppliers, if this happens we will replace the damaged goods free of charge.

Where are your products manufactured?

As an Irish Company we take pride in supporting Irish manufacturing businesses. Unfortunately we can't get everything made in Ireland so we work on an As Local As Possible principle. This means we get everything from as close to Sligo, Ireland as possible. Sometimes this is Poland or England or France or Scotland. You can always find the country of manufacture in the product description.

When will I get my order?

We dispatch all our orders within 2 days. Our parcels are shipped with tracking by An Post or DPD. Once handed over delivery usually take 2-3 days.

Can I return my order?

We do accept returns with full refunds once the product is undamaged. If the products are damaged in return transit you will be refunded the purchase amount minus the cost of damaged goods.

How much does shipping cost?

Our Standard Tracked Shipping in Ireland is €7 or free on orders over €75 but smaller items (i.e. yeast packets, bubblers, syphon tubes) qualify as "small orders" and are €3.95 to ship or free over €30

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