Cellar Craft Dessert Wines
For something special after a great meal, or simply as a luxurious indulgence, try one of our delectable dessert wines. Our dessert wine kits contain 12 litres of full strength must and produce 12 litres of finished wine in 6 weeks.
Classic Port Style
Oak 1 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
In the Portuguese tradition, this wine is made from a blend of several grape varieties, including grapes indigenous to Southwest Europe. Intense fruit character and depth of flavour at bottling. Like all ports, however, you'll be rewarded if you can set some bottles aside for a year or two. The kit produces up to 17.5% alcohol. Brandy may be added to elevate the alcohol even further and add to the true Port taste.
Porto Corinto - Exclusive to CELLAR CRAFT.
Oak 1 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
Classic ruby port infused with flavourful black currant. Intense, rich and savory! 16% alcohol. Enjoy after 2 or 3 weeks aging. Best after a year in the bottle.
Orange Muscat
Oak 0 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
Muscat dessert wine with natural orange essence. Exudes aromas of orange and spice. Flavours of honey, orange and lychee. Intense. Enjoy in its youth. Serve chilled.
Washington State Riesling Dessert Wine
Oak 0 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
Made with Washington State Johannisberg Riesling. Formulated with an extra measure of concentrated fruit. This produces intensely complex aromatics and flavours as well as a rich, lingering finish. The sensory impact is reminiscent of wines made from frozen grapes. Peach, apricot, and honey notes stand out on both the nose and the palate. The wine can be enjoyed young or cellared for several months for extra depth and a more harmonious sensory impression. Chill lightly and serve in a snifter, and lose yourself in the heady perfume. Pairs well with ripe fruit and the richest of desserts.
Washington State Gewürztraminer Dessert Wine
Oak 0 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
Gewurztraminer grapes fromWashington's Yakima Valley burst with spice, exotic lychee aromas and richly intense flavours. A rare sensory experience.
Classic Cream Sherry Style
Oak 1 / Body 5 / Sweetness 10
Our sherry style wine has a concentration of scents, flavours, and finish that captures the appeal of the finest cream sherries. Oak contact and exposure to elevated temperatures mimics the conditions of traditional "solara"ageing. The resultant complex aroma is enveloping. Subtle citrus fragrance precedes notes of coffee, caramel, tobacco, and cocoa. The velvety flavour suggests dried fruit, vanilla, and almonds. There is a balance of sweetness, richness, and maturity. The finish provides a lingering farewell as the concentrated flavours of dates and figs slowly dissolve on the palate. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.