Oh, yes, they are good, depending on what you are looking for. My best friend LOVES them, and has made the mango citrus something at least twice, and the kiwi something, and is planning on more.
They seem to be more like those Arbor Mist "wines" or like a wine cooler. Fruity, sweet, etc, they can be very enjoyable if that is what you like.
I don't mean to be disparaging- I just re-read what I wrote and it sounds like I'm insulting them. I am NOT! I am more of a dinner wine person, and tend to like big dry reds, or fruity dry whites, so it's just that those Island Mist kits are not suited to my taste for wines. For someone who loves to sit and sip cocktails, it's a great kit. I heard is said as a joke, "Island Mist kits are wines for people who don't like wine". Like Bud Lite is for people who really don't like beer, I guess.
I don't remember what the ABV is on these kits- but for some reason I think it's in the 6-7% range. They are NOT designed to be aged, and are ready to drink in just a few weeks. I think my friend is drinking them in 6 weeks or so.