French Merlot (Selection International)

I have always been pleased with the wine kits that I have made from the Selection International Series by Winexpert. The merlot is no exception. I made this some time ago and it turned out extremely well. I would rate it as one of the best merlots I have ever tasted.

The Selection International kits are extremely simple to make. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. It is almost impossible to not make a great batch of wine, provided you carefully follow the instructions. The total amount of time you will have to take from the initial mixing to bottling is just a few hours, and that includes sanitizing your equipment and cleanup. The time from mixing to bottling is typically 6-8 weeks, and a kit makes approximately 30 750ML bottles. With the Merlot it is a good idea to wait several months before beginning to consume the wine, since it definitely continues to develop with age.

Also, if possible, use a plastic carboy rather than a glass one. They are as easy to clean and are extremely lightweight. This makes lifting the filled carboy much easier.