Description

Winexpert Reserve Merlot, California – 30 Bottle Wine Kit

What is it?

Winexpert Reserve Merlot is a superior wine kit which requires no added sugar (all of the sugar content is contained within the grape juice).  Everything you need to make this wine is included in the kit except water. This wine can be drunk after 6 weeks but we highly recommend that you leave it to mature for around 3 months to experience the quality. It will keep improving with age up to 12 months.  This kit will make 5 gallons (22.5 litres) of wine which will produce around  30 bottles of delicious wine.

The Winexpert Range is extremely popular and is amongst the best quality 5-gallon wine kits available on the market. it is worth paying a small amount extra for this kit, you will be rewarded with superb quality.

 What is Merlot?

Merlot is a dry dark blue-coloured wine and is classed as one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets. Merlot in French means The Little Blackbird, probably a reference to the colour of the grape. While  Merlot flavour can vary depending upon where it is grown climate-wise, you will typically get notes of blue, black and red fruits. These tasting notes are backed by undertones of vanilla, cocoa and various earth tones.

Merlot because of its softness and early ripening is a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin. Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions.

What’s included?

• A 10-litre pouch of Californian Merlot style grape concentrate
• Sachet of yeast
• A sachet of wine stabiliser to end the fermenting process
• A sachet of  wine finings to clear the wine
• Full instructions

What equipment do you need?

Basic 5 gallon winemaking equipment, for example, a plastic bucket or fermenter, bung, airlock and sterilizer. You will find these under the starter kit section of this website

Food Pairing

Merlot wine matches with a wide variety of foods because of its position in the middle of the red wine spectrum. Merlot pairs well with chicken, lightly spiced dark meats, and slow cooked beef stew. Merlot is also a perfect match for tomato-based pasta dishes and pizza. It is also complimented with camembert and crusty bread.

Tips:

We recommend using a Vinbrite filter to clear the wine to a professional standard.