{"product_id":"winexpert-reserve-niagara-merlot-30-bottle-wine-kit","title":"WineXpert Reserve Niagara Merlot – 30 Bottle Wine Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWineXpert Reserve Niagara Merlot – 30 Bottle Wine Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Release.\u003c\/strong\u003e A landmark release crafted exclusively from Niagara-grown grapes. This classic Merlot offers rich flavours of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry and cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by notes of \u003cstrong\u003esweet spice, soft vanilla, and velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Niagara's long growing season and the moderating influence of the Great Lakes allow the grapes to develop exceptional fruit character while maintaining elegance and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 176.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNiagara, Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e23 litres (up to 30 bottles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.4621%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.1769%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNone — no addition needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in the glass with an inviting nose of blackberry, cherry, and sweet spice. On the palate, rich fruit character is balanced by soft vanilla and velvety tannins — elegant and well-structured, with the hallmark finesse of Niagara-grown Merlot. A wine that rewards patience and improves with age up to 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 litres of varietal grape juice concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated wine yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilisers \u0026amp; clarifying agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEquipment Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit requires basic winemaking equipment (not included):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/fermentation-vessels\"\u003ePrimary fermenter\u003c\/a\u003e (25L+ capacity with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/airlocks-bungs\"\u003eairlock\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/glass-demijohns-carboys\"\u003eSecondary fermenter\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/23-litre-glass-carboy\"\u003ecarboy (23L)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/syphons-racking\"\u003eSiphon \u0026amp; tubing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/hydrometer-wine-beer\"\u003eHydrometer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/thermometers-ph-meters\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/sterilizer-sanitizers\"\u003eCleaner \u0026amp; sanitiser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/750ml-green-glass-wine-bottles-15-pack\"\u003e30 x 750ml wine bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/caps-corks-shrinks\"\u003ecorks\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/twin-lever-wine-bottle-corker\"\u003ecorker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-time winemaker? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/wine-starter-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Starter Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for everything you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout WineXpert Reserve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWineXpert Reserve is the premium tier of the WineXpert range — using \u003cstrong\u003e10 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of the finest varietal grape juice sourced from the world's most sought-after growing regions. No additional sugar required. Producing exceptional wines with remarkable body, flavour, and aroma, ready in just 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This kit contains ingredients only. Winemaking equipment is required separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032405397847,"sku":null,"price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Winexpert_Reserve_Merlot_Niarga.jpg?v=1784125093","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/winexpert-reserve-niagara-merlot-30-bottle-wine-kit","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}