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Winexpert Reserve California Riesling
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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 California Riesling kit uses 10L of hand-selected grape concentrate and is ready to bottle in 6 weeks, delivering a light-medium white with white peach, pineapple and mouth-watering acidity.
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
White peach, pineapple and mouth-watering acidity, with no oak influence. A crisp, refreshing Riesling with genuine varietal character — excellent as an aperitif or with spicy food, where its acidity cuts through beautifully.
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 crisp style like this, try Mangrove Jack's CL23, which keeps Reserve's aromatic whites clean and fresh — a good match for Riesling.
Fermentation Timeline
Week 1–3: Primary fermentation at 16–18°C for whites (cooler than reds).
Week 4–5: Add finings and allow to clear.
Week 6: Bottle and age for 4–6 weeks before drinking.
Tips for Best Results
- Whites prefer cooler fermentation at 16–18°C — this preserves the aromatic character
- Riesling rewards patience in the bottle; it opens up beautifully after two months
- Allow the wine to clear completely before bottling
- Serve well chilled and drink within 1–2 years while fresh
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