Winexpert Classic Winemaking Kits

Winexpert is a Canadian brand of premium wine kits, and they are among the best kits you can buy for wine that tastes close to commercial bottles. The range has three tiers. Classic kits are quality everyday wines. Reserve kits have more juice and character. Private Reserve kits are the top tier, many made with juice from named vineyard regions. There are also limited-release kits such as the Après dessert wines.

Buying guide & FAQs

Classic, Reserve or Private Reserve?

Winexpert Classic

Reliable, well-balanced wines across popular grapes. Try Chilean Malbec, Italian Pinot Grigio, Spanish Tempranillo, California Chardonnay and Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre. See the full Classic range.

Winexpert Reserve

A step up in body and complexity. Options include Argentine Malbec, Italian Amarone Style, Australian Chardonnay and Australian Grenache Rosé. Browse the Reserve range.

Winexpert Private Reserve

The top tier, with wines named after their growing regions, such as Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel, Italian Super Tuscan, Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay and Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. See the Private Reserve range.

Limited releases

Look out for seasonal kits such as the Après Chocolate Raspberry dessert wine and the Altitude red and white.

Getting the best from Winexpert

Follow the instructions exactly, keep fermentation at a steady room temperature, and be patient. Reserve and Private Reserve reds improve markedly with several months of bottle ageing. You'll need a 25L+ fermenter, an airlock, a hydrometer, ChemSan, bottles and corks.

Frequently Asked Questions
Are Winexpert wine kits any good?

Yes. Winexpert is one of the most respected wine kit brands. The Reserve and Private Reserve tiers in particular produce full-bodied wines that benefit from ageing like commercial wine.

What's the difference between Winexpert Classic, Reserve and Private Reserve?

Classic is the quality everyday range. Reserve has more body and complexity. Private Reserve is the top tier, featuring wines named after specific growing regions. Quality and ageing potential rise with each tier.

How long should I age a Winexpert wine?

Whites and rosés are often good after a few weeks to a couple of months in the bottle. Fuller reds, especially Reserve and Private Reserve, improve over several months or longer.

Where is Winexpert from?

Winexpert is a Canadian wine kit producer.

Winexpert Classic Winemaking Kits