{"product_id":"winexpert-classic-malbec-wine-kit","title":"Winexpert Classic – Malbec, Chile – 30 Bottle Wine Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDry, Full-Flavoured Chilean Malbec – Makes 30 Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinexpert Classic Malbec wine kit\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a bold, dry red that’s full of dark fruit, spice, and subtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a popular choice for home winemakers who want structure, depth, and a wine that ages well without needing months of bulk storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chilean Malbec balances ripe blackberry and plum with savoury, earthy elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s smooth enough to drink young, but develops greater complexity with time in the bottle. No sugar needed, just add water and follow the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMalbec – Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit makes a rich, deep red with firm structure and layered flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect blackberry, cherry, and plum up front, with pepper, liquorice, and hints of tobacco underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium oak adds a soft, smoky background without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the finish, you’ll get drying tannins, spice, and a bittersweet cocoa note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat with food, especially grilled meat or strong cheese. Serve at cellar temp (~16–18°C) for best balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEquipment Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete this kit, you'll need standard winemaking equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/home-brew-fermenters\/4226-25-litre-wide-neck-fermenter.html\"\u003e25L Fermenter\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/home-brew-buckets\/2136-25l-food-grade-fermentation-bucket.html\"\u003eBucket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/home-brew-fermenters\/2110-23-litre-glass-carboy.html\"\u003e23L Carboy\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/home-brew-fermenters\/1851-23-litre-pet-carboy.html\"\u003eSecondary Fermenter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/airlocks-bungs-corks\/411-airlock.html\"\u003eAirlock\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/airlocks-bungs-corks\/410-bored-rubber-bung.html\"\u003eBung\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/syphoning-equipment-tubing\/3810-simple-syphon-large-23l.html\"\u003eSiphon\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/syphoning-equipment-tubing\/2234-stainless-steel-racking-cane-with-bucket-clip.html\"\u003eRacking Cane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/cleaners-sterilisers\/277-vwp-cleaner-steriliser-100g.html\"\u003eSanitiser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/bottles-bottling\/1593-green-glass-wine-bottles.html\"\u003e30 Wine Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/bottle-corkers-corks-seals\/1999-premium-quality-corks-30-pack.html\"\u003eCorks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/bottle-corkers-corks-seals\/3989-twin-lever-wine-bottle-corker.html\"\u003eCorker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8L Malbec grape juice concentrate (Chile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e No sugar needed — just add water and follow the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Kit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec (Dry Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium – Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady In:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23L (30 x 750ml bottles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Skins:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaker’s Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalbec benefits from time. Bottle it at 4 weeks, but hold a few bottles back for at least 2–3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like bigger oak character, you can add a light-medium oak spiral during secondary — just don’t go beyond 4 weeks or it may overpower the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a heavy red wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s medium to full-bodied — bold but not overly tannic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to add sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The juice concentrate includes all necessary sugar for fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get this in a smaller size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 6-bottle version of the Winexpert Classic Malbec is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Suggested ALT Text --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \u003cimg src=\"winexpert-malbec-kit.jpg\" alt=\"Winexpert Classic Malbec 30 Bottle Wine Kit – Chilean Red Wine\"\u003e --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626113790295,"sku":"3331","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5365.jpg?v=1769253954","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/winexpert-classic-malbec-wine-kit","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}