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An expression of refined taste can be yours to enjoy with Cru Select Super Premium 6 week wine kits! Offering you a diverse collection of red and white wines from around the work, Cru Select wines have just the right body, flavour, clarity and bouquet to satisfy even the most discerning palate. |
PLATINUM RED WINES:
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Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Australian Cabernets are typically fruit forward, though softer and fruitier than North American Cabernets. This particular wine showcases complex varietal fruit flavours including cherry and blackberry for a smooth and lingering finish. |
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Oak - 3 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
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| The spicy flavour of Cabernet, sweet berry fruit of Shiraz and softening effects of Merlot result in a hearty tightly structured and well balanced wine. Aromas of leather and black pepper give way to jammy flavours of blackberry, finishing with an elegance and long pleasant mouth-feel experience. |
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Oak - 5 Body - 5 Sweetness - 0 |
Australian Shiraz
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| This full-bodied deep rich red wine is dark in colour, with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. It ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance. |
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Oak - 5 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
California Old Vine Zinfandel (Available by pre-order only)
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| This complex wine shows a deep ruby red colour with firm tannin structure. Luscious black cherry, tobacco and leather aromas burst into flavours of cherry and raspberry followed by spicy black pepper. |
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Oak - 3 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
California Pinot Noir
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| Recognized as a premier grape growing region, California is known for intensely flavourful Pinot Noirs. Medium to full-bodied, this wine presents a bouquet of rich tobacco, ripe blackberries and spices. The palate is treated to a heady experience of dark cherries, a hint of oak and velvety tannins. |
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Oak - 3 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
Chilean Cabernet Malbec Carmenere
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| Displaying Chile’s classic wines in a showcase of a wine; strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit and leather define this incredibly rich wine. Smooth tannins enhance the palate followed by hints of blackberries and spice. |
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Oak - 3 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
Chilean Malbec
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| Sleek and focused with layers of juicy fruit and earthy flavours, this full-bodied wine sets the stage for a dramatic experience. Seductively deep red in colour, aromas of crushed field fresh blackberries and vanilla follow through to densely packed notes of dark chocolate and abundant oak tones. Fermented on heavy Hungarian oak shavings, the finish is long and dramatic! |
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Oak - 4 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
French Merlot
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| This Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets and vanilla, framed with soft silk tannins. On the palate, it presents powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cradled by notes of cherry and dark fruit. The result is a graceful and lingering finish of taste. |
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Oak - 2 Body - 3-4 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Amarone (Available by pre-order only)
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| Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy, our Amarone is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and filled with ripe tannins. |
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Oak - 5 Body - 5 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Barolo (Available by pre-order only)
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| This full-bodied dry wine offers intense flavours of violet, cherries and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak dominate the long long finish, along with dark fruit and firm acidity. |
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Oak - 2 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Brunello
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| Big hearted and assertive, this deep ruby red wine is blessed with expressive aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries. The palate offers explosive notes of blackberries, prunes and vanilla. A wine destined to mature brilliantly! |
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Oak - 4 Body - 5 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Chianti Riserva
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| A rich, robust and complex wine with spicy black and red cherry aroma, offerings hints of chocolate on the nose and tongue. A fine young wine, but time lends grace and subtlety to this Italian masterpiece. |
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Oak - 4 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Valpolicella Ripassa (with Winery Dried Gape Skins!)
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| Our proprietary “Genuwine” Winery Grape Skins brings out the wines firm tannins, supported by dark fruit tones and smokey undertones. The resulting Italian Classic is a full bodied powerful red wine. The aroma in the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which ages well. |
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Oak - 4 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
PLATINUM WHITE WINES:
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Argentine "Trio" (Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay
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| A delightful blend highlighting the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the 'minerality' of Riesling and the tropical fruit aromas of Chardonnay. Fresh and evenly balanced fruitiness complimented with hints of vanilla. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
Australian Chardonnay (Available on pre-order)
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| Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours abound. It is golden hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla, cloves and butterscotch tantalize the palate. |
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Oak - 3 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0
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Australian Viognier Pinot Gris
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| Two classical French Wines, married together in Australia. The result is an extremely aromatic white wine opening with notes of lush ripe apricots and orchard fresh pears. Dry, with a medium body, this wine finishes on a refreshing fruit forward note. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
German Gewürztraminer
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| This German Classic delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of Gewürztraminer. Our proprietary Suss-Reserve pack along with added elderberries brings out intense fruit flavours and inviting spicy tones which complete the experience. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
German Riesling Traminer
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| The fresh crisp flavours of Riesling combined with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer result in a full-bodied dry white wine with immense character and a round well balanced finish. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
Italian Pinot Grigio
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| An exquisite balance of citrus fruits and acidity is the foundation of this popular Italian classic of a white wine. The bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew overtones. The balanced acidity gives it a great refreshing and crisp quality, with just a touch of light spice. Medium to full-bodied, it makes a great pre-dinner sipper or a refreshing wine for those hot summer afternoons. |
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Oak - 4 Body - 4 Sweetness - 0 |
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
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| Crisp and light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel and fresh cut grass, accompanied with a subtle accent of oak on the finish. The wine presents soft hues and an ever-so-slight tinge of green in the glass. |
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Oak - 1 Body - 3 Sweetness - 0 |
New Zealand UNOAKED Chardonnay
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| This incredible un-oaked Chardonnay from New Zealand showcases the brilliant balance between fresh fruity flavours and vibrant acidity. Offering a stunning array of flavours that reflect citrus, peach and mineral notes, this wine is best served chilled to show off its lively potential. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 2 Sweetness - 0 |
SPECIALTY WINES:
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NOTE: These kits are NO WATER, NO SUGAR added. Each kit makes 11.5 litres in 6 weeks, Enough to give approximately 30 (375ml) bottles!
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Cream Style Sherry
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| Sherry is the perfect after dinner aperitif! Served alone in front of a crackling fire and enjoy in the company of good friends. Cru Select’s Cream style Sherry boasts of burnt sugar and molasses on the nose, leaving mouth watering flavours of roasted walnut, brown sugar, and vanilla oak on the palate. |
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Oak - 1 Body - 5 Sweetness - 5 + |
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Orange Chocolate Port (Seasonal release only)
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| Winner of “Best in Show” and most medals for a kit at both the 2007 and 2008 International Amateur Winemaker Competitions, this rich specialty wine is an intricate mélange of lively flavours that tempt the nose and reward the palate. Rich aromas of dark chocolate are set gracefully against a frame of refreshing citrus and vanilla notes. The palate is endowed with a full-bodied experience and a finely balanced combination of delicious chocolate, hints or orange peel and a medium sweet finish. |
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Oak - 0 Body - 5 Sweetness - 5++
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White Chocolate White Port (Seasonal release only)
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| Winner Best In Show Dessert Wine – at the 2009 International Amateur Winemaker Competition. Newly introduced in 2008, White Chocolate, White Port is indeed a rare treat. This white chocolate, white port is an absolute “must have” for every wine or dessert lover! The senses are awakened by this thick honey coloured wine and its rich fruity nose. Hints of vanilla are balanced by velvety smooth white chocolate. Perfect on its own for dessert, we suggest serving this incredible dessert wine chilled to allow its true greatness to show! |
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Oak - 0 Body - 5 Sweetness - 5++Body |
