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Cabernet Sauvignon brings backbone and dark fruit while Cabernet Franc layers in bright red berry and a subtle herbal lift — and because this kit ferments on real crushed grape skins, you get extra tannin, color, and mouthfeel you simply can't fake. The result is a full-bodied, dry red with serious structure and the kind of complexity that keeps getting better in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux-style blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, built for structure and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed grape skins included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— adds real tannin, deeper color, and a fuller mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, layered flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— plum, black currant, and red berry framed by warm spice, cedar, and dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy oak character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— bold and structured, built to stand up to rich food and time in the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Private Reserve quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Winexpert's top tier, for winemakers who want the best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— drinkable young, but genuinely rewards patient aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" id=\"wrap\" class=\"js_sale o_wsale_product_page ecom-zoomable zoomodoo-next\" data-ecom-zoom-auto=\"1\" data-ecom-zoom-click=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid px-0 my-4 tp-hook-product-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row g-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tp-product-details-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" id=\"tp-product-description-tab\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row m-0 py-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"oe_structure\" id=\"product_full_description\" data-oe-xpath=\"\/t[1]\/div[1]\/div[1]\/div[2]\/div[1]\/div[1]\/div[1]\/div[1]\" data-oe-model=\"product.template\" data-oe-id=\"81023\" data-oe-field=\"website_description\" data-oe-type=\"html\" data-oe-expression=\"product.website_description\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"s_text_block pb40 o_colored_level pt0 s_custom_snippet\" data-snippet=\"s_text_block\" data-name=\"Custom Text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container s_allow_columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after a serious, age-worthy red that drinks well above its cost-per-bottle, Meritus belongs on your bench — start a batch and thank yourself in a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container tp-hook-accessory-products\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oe_structure oe_empty oe_structure_not_nearest mt16\" id=\"oe_structure_website_sale_product_2\" data-editor-message=\"DROP BUILDING BLOCKS HERE TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ACROSS ALL PRODUCTS\" data-oe-id=\"2640\" data-oe-xpath=\"\/data\/xpath\/div\" data-oe-model=\"ir.ui.view\" data-oe-field=\"arch\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"HomeBrewIt.com \/ Quality Wine and Ale Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32496581574746,"sku":"3117LD","price":186.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/4264\/6618\/products\/preserve_2_1.jpg?v=1596036098","url":"https:\/\/www.homebrewit.com\/products\/winexpert-meritus-cabernet-wine-kit","provider":"HomeBrewIt.com \/ Quality Wine and Ale Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}