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Winexpert Private Reserve Infusion, Lodi, California (Limited Edition)

Winexpert Private Reserve Infusion, Lodi, California (Limited Edition)

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Winexpert Private Reserve Infusion is a limited edition red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah from Lodi, California. The juice is steeped in whisky oak for several months, giving a bold red with dark fruit, rich tannins and sweet spice and vanilla.

Key specs
Makes 30 bottles (23 litres)
Approx. ABV about 14%
Ready in about 6–8 weeks
In the box oak, instructions
Varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah
Flavours blackcurrant, jammy wild berry and plum with mocha, spice and toasted notes
Sweetness dry
Oak heavy
Body full

Kit details

  • Includes oak chips and cubes (the whisky oak steeping is done before packing, so no whisky oak is in the box)

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the box: primary fermentation, secondary, then stabilising, degassing and clearing with the supplied additives before bottling.

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For red lovers who enjoy big, oaky wines with a whisky-barrel twist. Limited releases come and go, so see the Winexpert Private Reserve range for current kits.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much wine does the Infusion kit make?

It makes 23 litres, about 30 standard 750ml bottles.

How long does it take?

Around 6-8 weeks from starting the kit to bottling.

How strong is the finished wine?

About 14% ABV.

Does the wine taste of whisky?

It is a dry red, not a whisky. The whisky oak adds roundness, sweet spice, brown sugar and vanilla notes.