Make 28–30 bottles of Winexpert's premium Reserve tier. The Winexpert Reserve Australian Cabernet Sauvignon kit uses 10L of hand-selected grape concentrate and is ready to bottle in 6 weeks, delivering a full-bodied red with black plum, white pepper, and toasted cedar.
Tasting Notes
Black plum, white pepper, toasted cedar and powerful tannins. This is Reserve's step up from Classic — noticeably more depth, structure and aromatic complexity. A serious food wine for red meat, hard cheeses, or cellaring.
Wine Profile
- Style: Dry, full-bodied red
- Oak: Medium
- Alcohol: approx. 13.5%
- Grape concentrate: 10L | Makes 23L (28–30 bottles)
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 Cabernet like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic depth — a good match for this style's structure and tannin.
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 matters more with Reserve's extra concentrate
- This style has real cellaring potential — don't rush to drink
- Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
- Age for minimum 3–6 months for proper tannin development
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