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.
WHITE WINES
California Reserve Pinot Grigio
Oak 0 / Body 4 / Sweetness 0
We have added just enough Yakima
Pinot Gris to our California Pinot Grigio to elevate the aromatics and finish
of the wine to a level above the norm. The nose has a pronounced, refreshing
citrus character with a back note of juicy peach. The mouth-feel is crisp with
citrus qualities and the overall sensation delightfully lingers through a good
finish. Begins to show harmony and balance after a few months and is usually
consumed within a year. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with light
chicken, fish, or pork dishes. Works well with most Asian foods.
California Reserve Chardonnay
Oak 3 / Body 4 / Sweetness 0
The 12 litre must pack contains
California Chardonnay concentrate blended with flavourful Santa Barbara Chardonnay juice.
We have included 30 grams of toasted French oak with the kit; however,we suggest this
as an optional additive. The“Naked” style focuses attention on the complex fruit character
making the wine more refreshing and versatile. Grapefruit, green apple, and pear aromatics
dominate the nose. The medium body is clean and crisp with flavours of green apple and
citrus which continue through the wonderful finish. The wine comes together in a couple
of months and should be enjoyed within a year or so. Serve lightly chilled on its own
or with seafood, chicken, pork, or vegetable dishes. Best with foods that are not too heavily
sauced.
California Reserve Riesling
Oak 0 / Body 3 / Sweetness 0
California Johannisberg Riesling
is lighter and less exuberant than cooler climate Rieslings, but still reflects the bright
citrus and ripe fruit character that makes Riesling one of the more versatile white wines.
Finished with a Flavour Reserve to balance the wine’s natural acidity and highlight the fruity
notes of the wine. An off-dry sensory impression. Serve as an aperitif or as an
accompaniment to most foods. Works especially well with Asian dishes, fish, pork, and chicken. Let the
wine rest at least 2-4 weeks after bottling. Then serve lightly chilled. Usually enjoyed within
12 months.
California Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Oak 3 / Body 3 / Sweetness 0
Juice and concentrate from Lake County produces a fresh, crisp, medium-bodied wine with restrained aromas of gooseberry
and lime followed by refreshing light flavours of fruit and a bracing core. We suggest using
the French oak as an optional additive. An excellent wine for social sipping,with
appetizers, chicken, and fish. A classic pairing with soft goat cheese. Chill and enjoy a couple of
months after bottling.
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