Cru International
($109 per Wine kit)
Cru International – White Wines
This Italian refreshing white wine has aromas of peach and lemon peel, with lemon-like acidity and a nice finish of bitter almond. Unoaked. Light bodied. Dry. An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes that follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish. This Pinot Grigio is made in the true northern Italian style. As Germany’s leading grape variety, this Riesling is aromatic, displaying flowery, almost perfumed aromas, which nicely combine with high acidity. Unoaked, Light body and Off-dry. This easy drinking, classically California style blush offers fresh floral notes on the nose and pleasing berry flavours with a soft, off-dry finish on the palate. Unoaked, Medium body and Dry. Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours on the palate. This wine is as delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day, its finish both long and fruity. Unoaked, Medium body and Off-dry. Made in the style of one of Germany’s most renowned whites, this Gewürztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate. Unoaked, Medium body and Off-dry. A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd-pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit. Medium Oakiness, Medium body and Dry. Captivating flavours of green apple and tropical fruit enhance an upfront floral bouquet as is expected by the finest California Chardonnays. It will develop to reveal layers of ripe fruit and integrated oak. Unoaked, Medium body and Dry. The fruity nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet. On the palate, true to its South African origins, it is delightfully refreshing. Unoaked, Medium body and Off-dry. Made from a quintessential German white grape variety, this wine features subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity. Its long and lasting finish will leave you wanting more. Unoaked, Medium body and Dry. Made in the classic French rosé style, it is light bodied and pink in colour with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas. The palate features fresh strawberry flavours with a refreshing fruity finish.Italy Verdicchio Style
Italy Pinot Grigio Style
Germany Riesling Style
California White Zinfandel Style
Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style
Germany Gewürztraminer Style
California Muscat Style
California Chardonnay Style
South Africa Chenin Blanc Style
Germany Müller-Thurgau Style
France Rosé Style
We recommend aging your Cru International wines for 3 months, however, these wines are smooth enough to be ready to drink right away.
Each craft wine batch yields 30-750 ml bottles. Price includes everything except bottles. Prices subject to change without notice.
Cru International – Red Wines
Medium oakiness, medium bodied, dry. Warm spice notes and aromas and flavours of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant. Chile is well known for these chewy, deep, rustic red wines with intense cherry flavours and blended oak undertones. Medium oaked. Medium bodied. Dry. Argentina’s best known and cherished red grape, Malbec, is blended with spicy Syrah to create a wine with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of cherry and dark fruit on the palate. Medium oaked. Medium bodied. Dry. California’s prized grape creates a wine with a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices. The palate boasts a hint of toasted oak with well-rounded, berry fruit, and a long finish. Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle, with bracing acidity, perfect for pairing with a creamy Gorgonzola. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with the polished tannins for a supported finish. From the famous Italian red wine region Veneto, this easy-drinking, deep, ruby-red wine has distinct aromas of ripe cherries and dried fruits. Californian Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be more fruit-forward with a nice balance of both tannins and juicy flavours, making it a sensational food wine. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. Argentina’s best known and cherished red grape, Malbec, is blended with spicy Syrah to create a wine with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of cherry and dark fruit on the palate. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. Luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices are found on the palate of this great Italian classic. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. Perhaps Italy’s best loved grape from Tuscany, this wine is expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity supported by ample smooth tannins with a deep and lingering finish. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla on the palate. Medium oakiness, Medium body and Dry. A robust bouquet of warm dark fruit and tobacco leads to elevated aromas of ripe blackcurrants and cherries. Layers of coffee and dark plum notes unfold to reveal a traditional Chilean dry wine with supple tannins.Chili Malbec Style
Argentina Malbec Syrah Style
California Zinfandel Style
Chile Merlot Style
Okanagan Meritage
Italy Valpola Style
California Cabernet Style
Argentina Malbec Syrah Style
Italy Nebbiolo Style
Italy Sangiovese Style
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Style
Chile Cabernet Merlot Style