{"product_id":"winexpert-private-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-merlot","title":"Winexpert Private Reserve - Meritus (Bordeaux-Style Blend, Lodi, California)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinexpert Private Reserve – Meritus Bordeaux-Style Blend Wine Making Kit (Lodi, California)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeritus — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux-Style Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot)\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 Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% Approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lodi, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Skins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 litres (approx. 28–30 x 750ml bottles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14L of Varietal Grape Juice Concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilisers \u0026amp; Clarifying Agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Bottle Labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d0121a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: this is an ingredients kit only — winemaking equipment is required separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626117656919,"sku":"306","price":124.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/WinexpertPrivateReserveMeritus_Bordeaux-style.jpg?v=1774369207","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/winexpert-private-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-merlot","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}