Cellar Craft Sterling Collection
THE
HIGHEST STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN WINE KITS
For an extra
investment, you can upgrade from a 4 week kit to wines that you will proudly
serve for special meals and to special guests. The 12 litre kits produce wines
with more pronounced character, more body, and more flavour. The reds even
contain a unique, varietal-specific Virgin Crushed Grape Pack for true
fermented on the skins flavour and aromas.
Usually bottled in as little as 5 – 6 weeks. The whites can be enjoyed
with only 2-4 weeks of cellaring while the reds will require a few months to
show their charm. Your guests will appreciate your choice and admire your taste
in wines. Available in unique
"Global Cuvée” blends and "Regional Classics" styles.
RED WINES
International Tempranillo (with crushed grape pack)
Oak 1 / Body 3 / Sweetness 0
We harvested Tempranillo grapes in La Mancha, Spain to capture the essence of the region’s most famous
red wine style. California Tempranillo concentrate has been added for more
varietal flavour and extra body. After fementation on the virgin crushed
Spanish Tempranillo grapes, the medium-bodied wine shows lively blackberry and
plum flavours with hints of vanilla, cocoa, and tobacco. Picks up spice and
herbs on the finish. Age 6 months or more to enjoy the full, balanced
complexity. Lively and bright enough for light dishes. Enough tannin and grip
for cured, roasted, or grilled meat and fowl courses.
International GSM (Grenache, Syrah,Mourvédre) (with crushed grape pack)
Oak 3 / Body 5 / Sweetness 0
We picked a classic mix of
Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvédre grapes in Gard, France, on the west side of the Rhône river,
for the foundation of this example of Southern Rhône-style wine. The French juices were
augmented with Syrah concentrate from California to add body and depth of flavour.
Fermentation on the French virgin crushed grapes produces a dark, toasty, and racy wine
typical of the Rhône. Bright fruit and violet aromas define the nose. Blackberry,black cherry,
fig, cocoa, and licorice flavours intermingle on the palate. The finish lingers with more fruit,
herbs, and a suggestion of spice. The wine shows best with 6 to 12 months of age. Pairs well
with chicken, pork, and roasted vegetable dishes.With age, stands up well to grilled or
roasted beef.
Global Cuvée Amarone style (with crushed grape pack
including sun-dried red wine grapes)
Oak 2 / Body 5 / Sweetness 0
Uses an Italian Valpolicella blend made with Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. Fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin
crushed grape pack made from equal portions of California CABERNET and BARBERA
grapes and sun-dried red wine grapes. A robust wine with an earthy aroma backed
by notes of spice and vanilla. When young, concentrated flavours of black
cherry and figs compete with un-mellowed oak, firm tannins, and an alcohol
level above 14%. Six months in the bottle will bring harmony to the flavours
and softer tannins for a rich,well-rounded mouth feel and lingering finish.
Another year or two of aging will create a truly special wine. This wine can be
enjoyed sipped like port or can take on your most robust foods like game,
sticky ribs, rich pasta, or blue cheese.
California ReserveMalbec Shiraz (with crushed grape pack)
Oak 3 / Body 4-5 / Sweetness 0
Our newest 12L 5-week kit is a take on a wildly popular blend of Malbec and Shiraz first introduced from
Argentina 2 or 3 years ago and that is already the number one brand in Canada,
the US, and Australia.The finished medium-bodied wine is bright red with purple
hues and is inflected with juicy red and black fruit notes, subtle spice (black
pepper), and an inviting vanilla accent. The flavours are in fine balance with
the natural fruit acids and soft tannins, making a very pleasant and quaffable
red. The wine shows well after 2 -3 months and will continue to develop for at
least 12 months in the bottle. We do however expect that most batches will be
thoroughly enjoyed within 6 months, and we won’t scold you if you follow that
pattern. It matches well with a wide variety of foods. Always at home with
beef, pork, and chicken from the BBQ; pastas, and pizza.
California Reserve Cabernet (with
crushed grape pack)
Oak 3 / Body 5 / Sweetness 0
This California Cabernet,
fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin crushed California CABERNET SAUVIGNON grape
pack, delivers a characteristically firm-tannin wine with loads of black fruit
character made more interesting by the vanilla notes from the oak. The
aromatics suggest blackberry and black currant. Flavour is centered around red
and black currants which remain evident through the nice finish. Six months of
ageing should reveal a harmonized wine with somewhat softened tannins, but the
wine will improve for a year or two. This is a wine to serve with beef and
lamb.
California ReserveMerlot (with
crushed grape pack)
Oak 1 / Body 4 / Sweetness 0
California Merlot with 1.5 litres virgin crushed California MERLOT grape pack. The wine releases aromas of raspberry and
cherry and a subtle toasted note, followed by flavours of raspberry and strawberry. Gentle
tannins and well-integrated oak contribute structure to the fruit-driven profile without
being too aggressive. Should show its true character in about 6 months, but will
continue to develop for at least a year. This soft red pairs with red meats and will work well with
roast chicken.
California Reserve Syrah (with
crushed grape pack)
Oak 3 / Body 5 / Sweetness 0
California Syrah fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin crushed California SYRAH grape pack produces a complex wine
which reveals notes of red currant, black pepper, vanilla, and toast -- all
wrapped together in a slightly earthy manner. Gentle tannins guide the wine
through a nice finish. Age at least 6 months to enjoy the integrated flavour.
Will continue to develop for at least a year or two and probably longer. A
great wine for hearty barbequed meats.
California Reserve Pinot Noir (with crushed grape pack)
Oak 3 / Body 3 / Sweetness 0
We use 10.5 litres of California
Pinot Noir must (and an accent of Pinotage) fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin
California Pinot Noir crushed grape pack for this bright and fruity wine. Expect to enjoy lively black cherry and
cranberry aromas and flavours against subtle spice and almond in the
background. A few month of ageing will subdue the oak and tannins to let the
fruit shine and define the medium-length finish. May be cellared for a year or
more. The soft, light to medium-bodied wine may be lightly chilled and enjoyed
as an aperitif, or serve with chicken,pork, or simple beef dishes (not
recommended for your best steaks or rich, braised foods). Pairs well with
salmon.
California Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel (with crushed grape pack)
Oak 2 / Body 4 / Sweetness 0
A medium-bodied Zinfandel, with juice and concentrate from that
shows complex dark fruit and spice notes. Attractive tannins and added depth
are contributed by fermentation with the virgin crushed grapes and untoasted American oak. An
attractive wine that is a sound choice for social situations and with most red
meats and pasta dishes. Widely chosen as the house favourite for barbeques.
Inviting after a few weeks, but show more depth and balance after about 6
months and will continue to develop for a couple of years. Serve at cellar
temperature.
CELLAR CRAFT WINE LEGEND
0 – Unoaked
1 – American Toasted
2 – American Untoasted
3 – French
4 – Hungarian Shavings
5 – Hungarian Oak Cubes
6 – Acacia Wood Cubes
Body
1 – Light
2 – Light/Medium
3 – Medium
4 – Full
5 – Very Full
Sweetness
0 – Dry
1 – Off Dry (230mL flavour reserve)
2 – Sweet (470mL flavour reserve)
6 – Very Sweet (2.0L flavour reserve)
10 – Dessert Wine