Best Wine Making Kits UK (2026) — Page 3

Pros

• Long-running, well-known Solomon Grundy recipe
• Ready to drink in as little as 7-10 days
• Makes a generous 30 bottles per kit

Cons

• Needs 4kg granulated sugar or 4.4kg brewing sugar bought separately

Pros

• Crisp dry white with floral notes at around 10.5% ABV
• Includes an airlock plus grape concentrate, yeast, nutrient and fining agent
• Very high average rating from early reviewers

Cons

• Small review count so far

Pros

• Ready-to-drink fruit wine in about a week
• Compact 6-bottle batch, easy for beginners to fit in a kitchen
• Peach flavour makes a popular gift option

Cons

• Smaller yield than 30-bottle refill kits

Pros

• Makes a generous 30 bottles of red wine per kit
• Well-established Cabernet Sauvignon recipe with a large review base
• Good value per bottle compared to 6-bottle starter kits

Cons

• Needs a larger fermenting vessel than 6-bottle kits

Pros

• Makes a full 30 bottles of white wine in around 7 days
• Well-known WineBuddy/Youngs recipe with a large review base
• Straightforward process for first-time wine makers

Cons

• Fermenting equipment sold separately

Pros

• Popular 30-bottle Merlot refill kit for existing WineBuddy equipment owners
• Large review base for a repeat-purchase ingredient kit
• Smooth, approachable red wine recipe

Cons

• Requires existing WineBuddy or compatible fermenting equipment