Winexpert Private Reserve - Meritus (Bordeaux-Style Blend, Lodi, California)

Winexpert Private Reserve – Meritus Bordeaux-Style Blend Wine Making Kit (Lodi, California)

Meritus — Latin for ‘deserving of praise’ — is a wine of genuine merit. A Bordeaux-style blend born of California soil, it brings together Old World tradition and New World character in a bold, expressive red that honours both craftsmanship and terroir.

Blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, this Winexpert Private Reserve kit produces a full-bodied, structured wine with real depth and complexity. Grape skins are included, adding colour, tannin, and authenticity that juice-only kits simply can't match.

Tasting Notes

Rich aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and red berries are layered with warm spice, subtle cedar, and a hint of chocolate. Smooth and silky from start to finish, with the structure and elegance you'd expect from a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend.

Wine Characteristics

• Style: Bordeaux-Style Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot)
• Sweetness: Dry
• Body: Full
• Oak: Heavy
• ABV: 13.5% Approx.
• Region: Lodi, California
• Grape Skins: Yes
• Yield: 23 litres (approx. 28–30 x 750ml bottles)
• Ready: 6–8 weeks
• Labels Included: Yes

What's Included?

• 14L of Varietal Grape Juice Concentrate
• Grape Skins
• Yeast
• Stabilisers & Clarifying Agents
• Step-by-step Instructions
• Premium Bottle Labels

Please note: this is an ingredients kit only — winemaking equipment is required separately.