Make 28–30 bottles of a classic Californian red blend. The Winexpert Classic California Vieux Chateau du Roi kit ferments in 4–6 weeks and produces a full-bodied blend with dark fruit, spice, and excellent structure.
What You Get
- Premium California Vieux Chateau du Roi grape juice concentrate
- Professional yeast, finings, and stabiliser
- Fermentation typically complete in 4–6 weeks
- Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)
Tasting Notes
A sophisticated Rhône-style blend from California with dark berry, plum, and spice notes. Full-bodied and dry with excellent structure. This is a wine for food or serious contemplation — perfect with rich stews, roasts, or hard cheeses.
Wine Profile
- Style: Dry, full-bodied red blend
- Colour: Deep garnet
- Oak: Medium
- Alcohol: 13.5%
What Equipment Do You Need?
A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 28–30 bottles. New to winemaking? Our wine starter kits bundle all essentials. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan for best results.
Upgrading your yeast: for a full-bodied blend like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic complexity — a good match for this style's structure.
Fermentation Timeline
Week 1–3: Primary fermentation at 20–22°C for reds.
Week 4–5: Add finings and allow to clear.
Week 6: Bottle and age for 2–3 months before drinking.
Tips for Best Results
- Keep temperature stable at 20–22°C — consistency is key
- Always sanitise thoroughly before starting
- Allow complete clearing before bottling
- Age for minimum 2–3 months for best structure development
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