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Merlot (Vintner's Reserve)

$65.99

Product Number: 9410

Availability: In stock

Merlot Vintner's Reserve

Now you can make bottles of your very own Merlot in your very own home. Whether you are just starting out with a wine hobby or you are a red wine fanatic, this Merlot kit is sure to be one of your new favorites. It's both easy to make and easy to drink, with flavorful black cherry and berry aromas. It’s a 2009 silver medal award winner at the Winemaker International Amateur Winemaking Competition. Ideal for serving with red meats and spicy red-sauce pasta dishes!


  • Deep red color
  • Black cherry and berry aromas
  • Full fruit intensity
  • Medium body
  • Sweetness - Dry
  • Oak-type – French
  • Oak intensity - Light


Rubber Stoppers - Drilled (6100x)

Get an air-tight, positive seal on your carboys, jugs and bottles with these reliable, drilled rubber stoppers. The hole is drilled directly in the center and perfectly sized to accept airlocks.


  • All suggested "Best Fits" are for new carboys purchased from Midwest Supplies
  • Note: If you've got an older carboy, jug or bottle, be sure to measure the mouth and use the dimensions provided


Color No
Manufacturer Winexpert
Type Red
Body Medium
Sweetness Dry
Oak Type French
Oak Intensity Light
Medal Winner 2006 Silver Award
Food Pairings Perfect with lamb, red meats and spicy tomato sauce dishes.

Customer Reviews

23 People have reviewed this product

Overall Rating: 5.0

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Odds on favorite Review by D'Chris

(Posted on 10/26/11)

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This is the first wine that I made since starting 3 years ago and have made it several times. Of the 12 different varieties of homemade wines now in my cellar (which includes whites, reds, couple different fruits, and mead), this one is always selected first by family and friends. Never let my stock get below 10 bottles.

Fantastic Merlot Review by mslisaj

(Posted on 5/18/12)

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I made this wine last June and after fermenting and racking through two carboys I put it in my oak barrel and let it sit. I sampled it 8 months later out of the barrel and it has turned into a fantastic wine. This is a prize winner and I'm going to order another one of these kits and do it all over again once I bottle this barrel.
Highly recommend Vintner's Reserve and especially this Merlot.

Great wine for a first time! Review by Russ

(Posted on 8/22/12)

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This is my first time to make wine. It turned out great. I let it sit for the longest periods of time at each stage. No mishaps, except spilling some on the carpet. I'm replacing that carpet anyway, so my wife is not mad. Friends loved it and will only give my bottles back if I promise to refill them.

Mmmmm Review by webmiztris

(Posted on 8/23/12)

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This was the first wine I've brewed. It's aged 6 months so far and it's absolutely delicious!

Great wine Review by Prairie Cellars Wine

(Posted on 10/17/12)

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Wonderfully smooth, and terrific on these cooler evenings around the fire-pit on the deck.

dry and tastey Review by Jeremy

(Posted on 11/29/12)

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I've done this before in the past and was happy with it. This time i ordered dark roasted french oak cubes (x2) and used them with the oak it came with. I love a oaky dry red in the winter. This was perfect, dry, oaky, must have hit the temp brewing because i hit 17% but it didn't hurt the flavor. I'll be doing this one again and again.

Nice Merlot Review by Jude

(Posted on 12/2/12)

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Smooth and soft, with a subtle plum like flavor. I like to brew this every year. Very good wine.

Excellent Wine Review by Bill

(Posted on 12/16/12)

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This is my third wine kit. This is a very simple kit to process and the taste-test at bottling by far exceeded my expectations! I can't wait until this sits for a month or so to try it again. Highly recommend this wine for a Merlot lover and at a great price!

Excellent wine Review by Gary

(Posted on 1/4/13)

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This was the first batch I made and I have made a couple more since. It is a very smooth wine and pairs well with everything from beef to pasta dishes. Highly recommended to all.

First time was a success! Review by JOHN

(Posted on 1/8/13)

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This was my first time making wine at home. The directions were simple to follow and the wine came out delicious!

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