A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM GLOBAL VINTNERS REGARDING THE 2026 APRÈS PROGRAM
Après USA Limited Release Launch Update
Après Irish Coffee and Après Dessert Winemaking Kits will not be available for sale in the United States. Due to unexpected circumstances, these flavor pack formulations could not be approved by TTB or reformulated on time for the 2026 seasonal release.
Only award-winning Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Winemaking Kits will be available for the 2026 Après season.
Après limited releases will continue to be offered seasonally. In fact, the R&D team is already working delicious Après 2027 offerings.
2026
Après Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine Kit
This wine bursts with rich, intense flavors and aromas, showcasing a classic profile of warm, rounded cherry and plum. A lively zing of raspberry adds a perfumed, gently tart note that leads to a luscious layer of liquid chocolate, complemented by dark, bittersweet hints of coffee and vanilla. It's like savoring an entire chocolateries in a glass! Subtle, toasty oak undertones pave the way for a long, luxurious finish.
Beautifully balanced, Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine is perfect as a dessert on its own or paired with toasted nuts or shortbread. When shared with family and friends, it’s sure to warm both hearts and palates. While excellent within three months, this wine will age beautifully—if you can resist it that long!
Details:
- Kit Volume: 8L of juice (2.11 US gallons)
- Aging: 6 weeks from box to bottle
- Yield: Makes 11.3L (3 US gallons) of finished wine, ~12-15 750ml Bottles
- Wine Color: Red
- Includes: Bottle labels
- ABV Yield When Made: ~17%
- Body: Full
- Oak: Medium
- Sweetness: Sweet
