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Amarone
Amararone is a legendary, assertive wine from the Valpolicella area in northern Italy. Its uniqueness and character comes from the addition of partially dried grapes during fermentation. Dried grapes boost flavour concentration and create an intensity not found in regular wines. After 2 years of development, Cellar Craft has created a new process resulting in the most impressive Amarone style that you have likely ever experienced. Our new "SUPER PACK" of crushed grapes and whole, sun-dried grapes is added to the juices for traditional on the skins fermentation character and the maximum infusion of the concentrated, natural essence within the dried grapes.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 4 - 4-5 - 0
This opulent wine from Veneto, Italy is not for the faint hearted! Chewy tannins, firm palate packed with dark rich fruit and deep garnet colour defines this masterpiece. Fermented on Sangiovese Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and toasted French oak chips, this is an assertively full-bodied wine with a delectable nose of black cherries, dark chocolate and well balanced oak. It offers ripe dark fruit flavours cradled by firm tannins culminating in an almost endless finish.
Argentinean Malbec
Originally a minor grape in Bordeaux, France, Malbec has been elevated to greatness in the higher altitude vineyards of Argentina, especially in the Mendoza region below the towering Andres. Our Malbec is distinguished by its dark, derise structure; full, rounded mouth-fell; prominent, lush flavours of ripe cherry, black currant and black berry; subtle notes of clove, vanilla and caramel with background suggestions of earthiness. Cellar Craft's new, 18 litre format employs juices and concentrates fermented with the skins and solids from over 12 pounds of virgin, varietal grapes creating exceptional aromatics and depth of flavour. Premium, lightly toasted Hundarian oak is used in our exclusive 2-stage oaking procedure. This wine begins to show its character after 3 or 4 months in the bottle but is built for extended aging. It should continue to develop for 2 years or more..
Cabernet-Merlot - Bare Ridge Vineyard, Walla Walla Washington
Walla Walla Cabernets and Merlots consistently rank in top 10 lists of the finest from the Americas. A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet and merlot but typifies the unique Walla Walla profile of intense fruit, spice flavours and aromatics. Notes of currant, cherry and plum are backed by hints of black pepper, anise and coffee.
Cabernet Sauvignon 3 - 3 - 0
A distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon in an appealing rich, complex style, this full bodied wine has a deep garnet colour with an appealing aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla and fresh violets. Notes of blackberries and cherries grace the palate interwoven with rich tannins and pepper spice extracted from the proprietary Winery Grape Skins.
Cabernet-Shiraz - White Sands & Rattlesnake Valley Vineyard, Yakima Valley Washington
A blockbuster with a rush of blackberry, plum, cherry, and candied orange fragrances. Followed by flavours of currant, fig, cedar, and spice intertwined with a beautiful balance of toasted oaks. Rich, elegant finish. The powerful fruit flavours dominate after 2 – 3 months aging. The full complexity starts to be revealed after 6 to 12 months.
Carmenére
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Multi-flavoured Carmenere from Colchagua shows best when processed with extended oak contact. Break-through, two-stage oaking system. Hungarian oak shavings are introduced at the start of fermentation, then lightly toasted Hungarian oak cubes are used for further extraction during the post-fermentation stage. The oaks together add surprisingly soft tannis, subtle toast and vanilla which provide a terrific back-drop to the aromas and flavours of blackberry, black cherry, tropical fruit, and spice from the grapes. With age, notes of coffee, mocha, and tobacco can be expected along with a mineral tang that forms as part of the lengthy finish. The wine is medium to full-bodied with bright ruby colour. Its charm will begin to show after six months of cellaring, and it should continue to develop for at least two years.
Castellina Supertuscan di Siena 4 - 3 - 0
Tuscany lies at the heart of Italian culture, language, literature and arts, and its rolling hills are immortalized in the work of many famous Italian painters. A bold, yet supple wine, Castellina Supertuscan is expansive enough to be consumed with great pleasure, the big, smoky, earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant fruit is followed by a richly tannic finish. Food Pairing: Serve with a rack of lamb with herbs, Tuscan-style meat dishes with tomato sauces, stoganoff or meat grilled rare.
Chateau du Pays
In the style of fine wines of the southern Rhône Valley. This wine derives its complex character from Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache grapes. Rich flavours suggestive of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and plum combine with notes of pepper and chocolate. The finish shows a subtle herbaceous note and a suggestion of cedar and violets. American toasted oak adds the final harmonizing nuances. Shows well young but will continue to develop for over a year.
Dashwood New Zealand Pinot Noir 3-4 - 3-4 - 0
Dashwood Vineyards in Marlborough has alluvial clay layered with gravelly sub soils from the Wairau and Awatere River valleys, proving exquisite winemaking conditions. Elevated aromas of plump red cherries, bitter chocolate and spice define the intense varietal character of this full-bodied wine. Fermented on Hungarian oak cubes and winery grade yeast, it is ruby red in colour, the palate is rich and oaky supported by blackberries and herb flavours layered over silky, integrated tannins.
Delu Ranch Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon 3 - 4 - 0
The vineyards of Delu Ranch enjoy typical Mediterranean climate and is gifted with sun soaked mornings and cool foggy nights that foster intense, mature flavours and a robust tannin structure. This richly built wine is fermented on Cabernet Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted American oak chips and has intricate layers of luscious black currants and cherries followed by black pepper laced with toasted oak.
Lodi California Old Vines Zinfandel
Exhibits silken layers of multidimensional delight. It starts with an up-front core of blackberry and dark cherry aromas, followed by suggestions of blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, and dried plum. Undertones are of chocolate, almond and exotic spice. Ends with an unmistakable black pepper sensation. Seems to age indefinitely.
Mapocho Chilean Carmenère 2 - 4-5 - 0
Maipo Valley's warm dry summers and mild winters bring out the best in its native grape, Carmenère. Our Chilean Carmenère, fermented on Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins offers liberal flavours of fresh blackberries, plums and violet notes. Full-bodied, this exquisite wine treats the palate to the richness of French toasted oak with smooth silky tannins and succulent dark fruits. An excellent balance between freshness, fruit and structure gives an ample and impressively persistent finish.
Merlot 3 - 3 - 0
This elegant ruby coloured Merlot features a rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak and herbs. Medium to full bodied, it is characterized by the Winery Grape Skins which adds expressive flavours of dark ripe plums, berries and silky tannins. Well structured and balanced, it culminates dramatically on the palate.
Merlot - White Sands Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington
Bold, yet elegant. This Yakima Valley merlot is big and full with up-front waves of raspberry, blackberry, and plum. Subtle notes of cedar and mocha follow the fruit. American oak balances the tannins and creates harmony.
Montagnac Syrah/Mourvédre 4 - 2 - 0
Languedoc-Roussillon (land-dock roo-see-onh) is one of the oldest and largest wine growing regions of France. Running from the sun-drench shores of the Mediterranean to the border of Spain and the Pyrenees mountains, it has a wine making history reaching back centuries. A medium-full bodied bold wine, ruby red in colour with a deep dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle acents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex, soft black fruits combine with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate. Food Pairing: Leg of lamb, braised short ribs, peppered steak, duck/gooseliver paté, ripe cheese with walnuts.
Old Mundullo Australian Shiraz 4 - 4-5 - 0
Long sunny days and cooler nights have historically produced award winning wines in the Riverland region. This full-bodied wine sourced from Old Mundullo vineyards comes with Shiraz Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and untoasted American oak shavings. Warm black fruit and berries entice the nose, while concentrated flavours of red fruit, oak and chocolate round out the experience.
Old Vine Zinfandel with Zinfandel Winery Grape Skins 4 - 4 - 0
Sourced from old vines that date back to years of history and tradition, our Old Vine Zinfandel surrounds the palate with impressions of black cherries and plump dark fruit framed by ample aromas of tobacco and dark coffee from the toasted French Oak. Fermented on varietal Zinfandel Winery Grape Skins, this full-bodied dry wine is fruit forward, yet showcases an array of spicy flavours on the finish.
Rosso Grande Eccellente with Merlot Grape Skins 4 - 5 - 0
Deep, dark, and rich, this assertive wine is bold in all aspects. A delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries opens up to the palata, stacked with juicy fruit flavours and firmly structured tannins. Fermented on Merlot winery grape skins and untoasted American Oak, this wine is sure to create waves of excitement.
Rosso Fortissimo
A Super-Tuscan styled wine vinted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a native Italian varieties. A big, full-bodied wine with solid structure and bold fruit notes. French and American oaks contribute toasty vanilla and perfect balance to this intense wine. Extended aging, for a year or more, will allow this wine to mature to a harmonious delight.
Shiraz 4 - 4 - 0
Bold and assertive, the bouquet is opulent with vibrant notes of black currants, rich leather and pepper spice laced with strong toasted oak. Fermentation on the Winery Grape Skins reveals bold overtones of dark chocolate, burts spice and an abundance of bold, chewy tannins. The finish is seamless, adding depth and character to this masterpiece.
Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 4 - 3 - 0
Located on the western edge of Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, hundreds of feet above the Russian River, Yeager’s Vineyard has a terroir of well drained rocky soils and west-facing sun-drenched slopes. Bright wild blackberry and cherry are complemented with abundant spice. Black pepper, vanilla, a hint of cedar, smoke and a characteristic note of cassis (blackcurrant) along with other red berry notes evolve over time to show a hint of dry chocolate on the finish. Finely knit together with a silky mid-palate, this wine has a rich tannic backbone for aging. Serve with roast beef and horseradish.
South African Pinotage
First created in South Africa in the 1920s by crossing Burgundy's delicate Pinot Noir and Rhône's robust Cinsault. It has become the trademark grape of South Africa. The standard for excellence in Pinotage demands fermentation on the skins and contact with new oak, during fermentation and during aging. Following these standards, we have chosen to import the skins and solids from the grapes as well as the juice they produced. A 2 litre pack of virgin, Pinotage skins and solids is included to heighten the wine's true varietal character. Our exclusive 2-stage oaking system utilizes French oak during fermentation then Hungarian oak cubes during the initial resting period to deliver the complexity and body so prized in the best Pinotage wines.
South Australian Single Vineyard Shiraz 4 - 3 - 0
Single-Vineyard Shiraz comes from Conundrum Vineyards on the Murray River, which meanders for thousands of kilometres through sun-drenched plains and sloping hillsides of South Australia. A medium-full bodied wine combines the fruit flavours of plum and currants with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins. Food Pairing: Goes well with beef stews or pot roast.
Super Tuscan 4 - 4 - 0
Full bodied and dry, this classic Italian blend exudes aromatics of farm fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earthy tones. Fermentation on untoasted American Oak shavings and the proprietary Winery Grape Skins adds intense tannins to round out the concentrated nose of blackberries and black pepper.
Talagante Chilean Merlot 4 - 4 - 0
Acclaimed for warm dry summers, moderate rainfall and stony soil, Maipo Valley provides a great microclimate for the Merlot grape. This full-bodied wine is fermented on Cabernet Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted French oak shavings. It offers elevated succulent juicy berry flavours accentuated by delicate aroma notes of coffee and vanilla.
Trapani Sicilian Syrah 3-4 - 4-5 - 0
Sicily with its beautiful sun baked islands, rare summer rain consistently produces premium Syran wines. This full-bodied wine with Syrah Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins is robust and displays deep rich colours underlain with delicious aromas of ripe cherries, plums and bitter chocolate. Hungarian oak staves add rich tannins and a concentration of primary oak notes.
Valpolicella 4 - 4 - 0
Elegance and style come together to build this wine of true character. It boasts of a fruit forward nose distinguished by aromas of raisins, dark cherries and toasted oak. Drawing inspiration from the Winery Grape Skins, it showcases firm tannins on the palate embraced by concentrated notes of sweet chocolate and prunes. The finish is dramatic, peppered with layers of dark fruit and aggressive oak.
Valpolicella Classico di Veneto 4 - 2 - 0
This wine is made with the Corvina grape varietal, the power graped of italy’s famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone. Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas and a hint of almond. This wine has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many minutes. Food Pairing: Serve with grilled beef and port, strong dry cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano or Asiage), pasta with meat-based tomato sauces, antipasto, veal or roast port.
Valpolicella Ripassas 4 - 4 - 0
We have selected a classic Italian wine to showcase our new Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins. Italian winemakers have been using dried grapes to enhance their wines for centuries. We have included the Mi-PakWinery Grape Skins so you may experience the Italian tradition. You will discover the fermentation with the Mi Pak brings out the wines' firm tannins, supported by the ark fruit tones and smokey undertones. The result is an Italian classic with all the makings of a powerful full-bodied red wine. The aroma in the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by a streak of chocolate and toasted oak.
Washington State Merlot
Bold, yet elegant. This Yakima Valley Merlot is big and full with up-front waves of raspberry, blackberry, and plum. Subtle notes of cedar and mocha follow the fruit. American oak balances the tannins and creates harmony.
Yakima Valley Cabernet-Shiraz
A blockbuster with a rush of blackberry, plum, cherry, and candied orange fragrances. Followed by flavours of currant, fig, cedar, and spice intertwined with a beautiful balance of toasted oaks. Rich, elegant finish. The powerful fruit flavours dominate after 2 – 3 months aging. The full complexity starts to be revealed after 6 to 12 months.
Zinfandel - Old Vines, Ferrero Vineyards, Lodi California
Exhibits silken layers of multidimensional delight. It starts with an up-front core of blackberry and dark cherry aromas, followed by suggestions of blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, and dried plum. Undertones are of chocolate, almond and exotic spice. Ends with an unmistakable black pepper sensation. Seems to age indefinitely.
Zweigelt - Weingut Huber, Traisental Austria
Austria's most widely planted red is a cross between St. Laurent and Blaufrankisch. It has gained favour because of its appealing fruit and spice character. Dark cherry in colour. An opulent bouquet of red fruit including raspberry, cherry, and currant, stands against a background of vanilla, black pepper and a hind of licorice. The initially rustic tannins quickly mellow into a nicely structured state and contribute to a nice long finish.
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