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Winexpert Reserve Australian Cabernet Shiraz
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Sanitise your fermenter, equipment and bottles first with ChemSan no-rinse sanitiser.
Make 28–30 bottles of Winexpert's premium Reserve tier. The Winexpert Reserve Australian Cabernet Shiraz kit uses 10L of hand-selected grape concentrate and is ready to bottle in 6 weeks, delivering a bold, full-bodied red with blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and smoke.
New to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.
Add a 25 litre fermenter with tap, bottling wand, airlock, hydrometer and sanitiser and it becomes our Winexpert Reserve Wine Making Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.
Get the starter kit – £108.99Tasting Notes
Blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and smoke, with high oak influence. A big, structured Cabernet-Shiraz blend built for serious food pairing — think roasts, game, or aged hard cheeses.
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 big, structured blend like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic depth — a good match for this style's power.
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
- The high oak in this style softens with time — don't rush to drink
- Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
- Age for minimum 3–6 months for the smoke and chocolate notes to integrate
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