WinExpert Private Reserve Lodi Meritus Bordeaux-Style Blend – 30 Bottle Wine Kit

£124.95

Dry

Makes 30 Bottles

Ready in 6-8 Weeks

Grape Skins Included

1 in stock

Make 30 bottles of Lodi Meritus Bordeaux-style blend at home. Plum, blackcurrant & spice, full body, ~13.5% ABV, grape skins included. Ready in 6–8 weeks.

WinExpert Private Reserve 30 Bottle Lodi Meritus Bordeaux-Style Blend

Meritus — Latin for ‘deserving of praise’. A Bordeaux-style blend born of California soil, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot to bring together Old World tradition and New World character. This WinExpert Private Reserve kit includes grape skins for added colour, tannin, and authenticity, producing a full-bodied, structured red with plum, blackcurrant, warm spice, cedar, and a hint of chocolate — smooth, silky, and built for the cellar.

Wine Characteristics

Style	Bordeaux-Style Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot)
Sweetness	Dry
Body	Full
Oak	Heavy
ABV	~13.5%
Region	Lodi, California
Ready In	6–8 weeks
Yield	23 litres (28–30 bottles)
Grape Skins	Yes — included
Labels Included	Yes
Sugar Required	None — no addition needed

Tasting Notes

Rich and deeply coloured with aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and red berries layered with warm spice, subtle cedar, and a hint of chocolate. On the palate it’s smooth and silky with the structure and elegance you’d expect from a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend — full-bodied, well-integrated tannins, and a long, satisfying finish. Best after 6–12 months in the bottle.

What’s in the Kit

14 litres of varietal grape juice concentrate (Lodi, California)
Grape skins
Dedicated wine yeast
Stabilisers & clarifying agents
Premium bottle labels
Full step-by-step instructions

Equipment Needed

This kit requires basic winemaking equipment (not included):

Primary fermenter (30L+ capacity with airlock)
Secondary fermenter / carboy (23L)
Siphon & tubing
Hydrometer
Thermometer
Cleaner & sanitiser
30 x 750ml wine bottles, corks & corker

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About WinExpert Private Reserve

WinExpert Private Reserve is the pinnacle of the WinExpert range — using 14 litres of premium grape juice concentrate plus grape skins, sourced from the world’s most prestigious growing regions. No additional sugar required. Producing exceptional, cellar-worthy wines with remarkable complexity, body, and aroma, ready in just 6–8 weeks.

Note: This kit contains ingredients only. Winemaking equipment is required separately.

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