Fruit Wine

Fruit Wine Kit - 6 Bottle

kit to make wine from fruit

Craft Your Own Fruit Wine With Ease

Turn your favourite fruits into delicious homemade wine with our Fruit Wine Kit.

This kit includes all the essential winemaking agents you need to turn almost any fruit into a unique, flavourful wine. Simply gather and prepare your fruit, add the required sugar, and follow the straightforward instructions to create 6 bottles (4.5 litres) of one-of-a-kind wine.

Fruit-winemaking allows for a lot of experimentation and there is no ‘standard’ recipe, but to get you started, we’ve created the following recipes using fruits commonly used in fruit winemaking. For each recipe:

1. Gather the amount of fruit and sugar as indicated.

2. Prepare your fruit following the fruit preparation guidelines below.

3. Proceed to follow the Fruit Wine Kit Instructions to create your perfect batch.

Once you feel comfortable, feel free to play around with different fruit combinations and weights, and additional ingredients. We’d love to see your creations and hear your unique recipes so don’t forget to share with us @sgwinesonline on Facebook and Instagram!

Fruit Wine Recipes

For the following recipes you will require the following equipment:

  • Primary fermenter (5 L)
  • Airlock
  • Thermometer strip
  • Straining bag capable of holding 2-3 kg fruit when tied up
  • Mixing spoon/paddle
  • Demijohn & Bored Bung / Secondary fermenter (5 L)
  • Syphon
  • Handcraft Supplies Cleaner & Sanitiser

Optional:

  •  Hydrometer
  • Trial jar

For bottling:

  • 6 x 750 ml wine bottles
  • 6 corks & corker / screw caps
red apples

Apple Wine

Light, crisp, and delicately dry, apple wine offers a refreshing acidity with subtle notes of orchard blossom and a clean, smooth finish. Ideal served chilled on warm days.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Apples – 3 kg

Use 500 g dried fruit or 2 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Use a mix of sweet, sour and cooking apples for optimal results.

Wash apples with cold water then chop into small pieces, discarding any bruised pieces or maggot coves.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

None
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
blackberries

Blackberry Wine

Deep and velvety with rich berry tones and a hint of spice, blackberry wine balances sweetness with a gentle acidity. It pairs well with roasted meats or rich desserts.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Blackberries – 2 kg

Use 400 g dried fruit or 1.7 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Blackberries should be ripe for optimal results. Wash with cold water before use.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
cherries

Cherry Wine

Tart and vibrant, cherry wine is packed with sharp cherry flavour balanced by a soft finish and just a touch of sweetness. Enjoy on its own or with dark chocolate.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Cherries – 2.5 kg

Use 450 g dried fruit or 2 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Use only morello cherries or a mix of cherries and morello cherries for best results. Remove stalks and stones using an olive pitter and rinse pitted cherries under cold water.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

None
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
elderberries

Elderberry Wine

Bold and full-bodied, elderberry wine delivers intense dark fruit flavours with a touch of tannin and a warming, port-like depth. Excellent for maturing or enjoying beside hearty dishes.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Elderberries – 1.5 kg

Use 300 g dried fruit if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Only use ripe, black elderberries. Strip the berries from their stalks using a fork and discard the stalks. Wash with cold water before use.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

None
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
Pile of Feijoas

Feijoa Wine

Exotic and aromatic, feijoa wine offers tropical notes of guava and pineapple with a slightly tangy edge and a soft, off-dry finish. A unique, fragrant wine that stands out chilled on a summer evening.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Feijoas – 2.5 kg

Use 2 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Cut feijoas in half and scoop out the flesh, discarding the skins.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
Pile of rhubarb

Rhubarb Wine

Bright and zesty with a mouth-watering tartness, rhubarb wine is crisp, refreshing, and versatile, with a clean finish and just enough sweetness to balance its tang.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Rhubarb – 2 kg

Use 1.8 g tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Use only rhubarb stalks – never use the leaves as they are toxic. Choose firm, crisp stalks with a good colour. Wash the rhubarb thoroughly and trim both ends. Chop into 1-2cm pieces and discard any blemished parts.

Tip – as a slight change to Step 3 in the instructions, sprinkle all of the sugar over the rhubarb inside the straining bag and allow it to sit for 24 hours inside the fermenter to macerate before adding the water.

If using tinned rhubarb, rinse first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1/2 a sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

None
pears

Pear Wine

Delicately perfumed and subtly sweet, pear wine has a smooth, rounded palate with hints of honey and vanilla. A gentle, easy-drinking wine with soft charm.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Pears – 3 kg

Use 500 g dried fruit or 2.5 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Wash pears with cold water then chop into small pieces, discarding any bruised pieces or maggot coves.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

None
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
plums

Plum Wine

Smooth and mellow with gentle sweetness, plum wine showcases ripe stone fruit flavours and a whisper of almond on the finish. Lovely as a dessert wine or served lightly chilled.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Plums – 2.5 kg

Use 500 g dried fruit or 1.8 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Wash plums with cold water then remove and discard the stones.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
raspberries

Raspberry Wine

Bright, vibrant, and fruit-forward, raspberry wine is bursting with tart berry character and a refreshing zing. Ideal chilled, either on its own or with sparkling water.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Raspberries – 2 kg

Use 350 g dried fruit or 1.6 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Raspberries should be ripe for optimal results. Wash with cold water before use.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
strawberries

Strawberry Wine

Light and summery with sweet, juicy fruit notes, strawberry wine is soft and fragrant with a touch of floral freshness. A delightful choice for warm-weather sipping.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Strawberries – 2.5 kg

Use 450 g dried fruit or 2.2 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Strawberries should be ripe for optimal results. Remove and discard leaves and stalks, then wash with cold water. Chop larger strawberries into smaller pieces.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
elderflowers

Elderflower Wine

Elegant and floral, elderflower wine is dry and aromatic with fresh citrus notes and a delicate fragrance reminiscent of summer meadows. A perfect aperitif.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Elderflowers – 50 g (10-20 heads)

Use 25 g dried flowers if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Use elderflowers that are freshy picked. Fully open elderflowers (creamy elderflowers) give more pronounced flavour and aroma than younger elderflowers.

White elderflowers have not fully opended yet and are milder in flavour and aroma than creamy elderflowers, but either, or a mix can be used.

Ensure the flowers are free from dirt and insects. Remove the flowers from their stalks using a fork and discard the stalks. Wash the elderflowers with cold water before use.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

0.5 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

1 sachet
blueberries

Blueberry Wine

Rich and jammy with deep berry character, blueberry wine brings forward hints of spice and earthiness, balanced by a soft, mellow sweetness. A great choice for sipping or pairing with cheese.

Fruit & WeightFruit & Weight

Blueberries – 2 kg

Use 300 g dried fruit or 2.6 kg tinned fruit (including liquid) if fresh is unavailable.
PreparationPreparation

Blueberries should be ripe for optimal results. Wash with cold water before use.

If using tinned fruit, rinse the fruit first or adjust the sugar addition accordingly if adding the syrup.
SugarSugar

1 kg
TanninTannin

1 sachet
Citric AcidCitric Acid

0.5 sachet

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