RJ Spagnols - BSG HandCraft

PRODUCT CATALOGUE
2014
RJ Craft Winemaking has been
helping winemakers perfect the art
of winemaking for over 50 years.
En Primeur
Cellar Classic Winery Series
We start by visiting the world’s leading wine regions, where we select
the very best grapes for our juice and concentrates. Our Research
and Development team craft our distinctive wine kits with the perfect
blend of varietals. The result is superior tasting wines for you to enjoy
and feel proud to share with your family and friends.
Cru Select
Cru Specialty
We invite you to try our fine wine kits from a variety of brands.
From entry level to the highest quality, there is a wine kit for
every taste in our portfolio.
Cellar Classic
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Gran Cru International
Grand Cru
Vino Del Vida
Cru Orchard Breezin’
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WHITE WINES
RED WINES
Australia Chardonnay
Our Australian Chardonnay is fermented on a
combination of heavy toasted Hungarian oak
shavings and lightly toasted American oak chips. This
supple, elegant wine boasts rich aromas of honey
and tropical fruits while apples, melon, and toasted
oak notes tantalize the palate.
Australia Shiraz
This full-bodied wine features Genuwine Winery
Dried Grape Skins and untoasted American oak
shavings. Warm black fruit and berries entice the
nose, while concentrated flavors of red fruit, oak, and
chocolate round out the experience.
Australia Sauvignon Blanc
Tropical and citrus fruits are in the bouquet of this
unique, medium-to-full bodied Sauvignon Blanc. This
exciting and complex wine bursts with flavors of
pineapple, passionfruit, and stonefruit with a hint of
herbaceousness. The finish offers a refreshing zing
of acidity.
France Viognier
This wine opens with an intense floral bouquet
and aromas of apricots and peach. Notes of lush
peach and honeysuckle on the palate are perfectly
balanced with a crisp acidity.
Elegance Re-defined
En Primeur contains 18 L of varietal grape juice and concentrate hand
selected from leading vineyards around the world to create a wine
of elegance in your glass.You will be proud to share your wine with
family and friends.
Germany Riesling Gewürztraminer
This Riesling Gewürztraminer blend offers apples,
spice, and a hint of minerals to entice the nose.
Slightly off dry with perfectly balanced acidity,
flavors of citrus, floral and honey linger gracefully on
the palate.
Italy Pinot Grigio
Deeply aromatic with ripe pear, lychee and honey
on the nose, this wine lures you to take a sip.
Beautifully balanced flavors of ripe juicy pear and
stone fruit tantalize the palate and lead to an
enduring finish.
You will love your En Primeur wine kit because…
• We travel the world to bring the juices from the world’s leading vineyards to
your local winemaking retailer.
• In as little as 8 weeks, you will have crafted your own wine with comparable
quality to those sold through your local wine store.
• A GenuWine Advantage. The addition of a 250g package of our proprietary
GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins in select red wine kits enhance the flavor
profile and bouquet of your wine.
A new standard in wine excellence. Intense flavor, enhanced
bouquet and bold character lend to the distinctive qualities
consistently found with En Primeur.
8 WEEK, 18 L WINE KIT
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Chile Merlot
This full-bodied wine is fermented on Genuwine
Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted
French oak shavings. It offers elevated succulent juicy
berry flavors accentuated by delicate aroma notes of
coffee and vanilla.
Chile Pinot Noir
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 with winery grade yeast,
the palate is rich and oaky, supported by blackberries
and herb flavors layered over silky, integrated tannins.
Italy Amarone Style
Fermented on 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 flavors cradled by firm tannins
culminating in an almost endless finish.
Spain Cabernet Sauvignon
This richly built wine is fermented on Genuwine
Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted
American oak chips. It has intricate layers of luscious
black currants and cherries followed by black pepper
laced with toasted oak.
WHITE WINES
Chile Chardonnay
This medium-bodied aromatic Chardonnay is
balanced and fresh with lively acidity. Bursting with
hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate,
this lightly oaked dry white wine has delicate hints of
pear on the finish.
Italy Pinot Grigio
This light-bodied refreshing white wine opens with
citrus, floral and pear notes. An excellent harmony of
fruit and acid create a crisp finish that reveals hints of
citrus and green apple.
Chile Syrah
Bold and assertive, the bouquet is vibrant with notes
of blackcurrants, rich leather, and pepper spice laced
with strong toasted oak. One sip reveals overtones
of dark chocolate, spice, and an abundance of bold,
chewy tannins.
South Africa Sauvignon Blanc
This medium-bodied wine boasts aromas of apple,
lemon, and kiwi on the nose and provides hints
of lemon and herbaceous flavors on the palate.
Grapefruit and passion fruit notes offer a zesty finish.
Italy Amarone Style
This powerhouse wine is big, round, and flavorful
with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis, and pepper
notes. The bouquet is spicy, with black cherry,
tobacco, licorice, and coffee notes in the glass.
RED WINES
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon
This complex, full-bodied wine has an appealing
aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla, and fresh
violets while cherries, pepper spice, and rich tannins
grace the palate.
Experience the Tradition
Our red wines have taken craft winemaking to a whole new level of
quality with the addition of our GenuWine Winery Crushed Grape
Skins. Our white wines have been uniquely designed to bring out
the best flavors and aromas in each varietal. Carefully selected yeast
strains will highlight and enhance varietal characteristics during the
fermentation process.
You will love your Cellar Classic Winery Series wine kit because…
•C
ontains 18 L of super premium varietal grape juice, concentrate, and grape skins
in the red wines.
•G
enuWine Winery Crushed Grape Skins
contribute to an authentic winemaking
experience, adding increased complexity, deeper color, and chewier tannins.
Cellar Classic Winery Series showcases our expertise and
commitment to carry on the age-old winemaking traditions as
practiced in the finest grape growing regions of the world.
Chile Merlot
This Merlot features a rich aromatic bouquet of
fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. It is
medium-to-full-bodied with expressive flavors of
dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins.
Australia Cabernet Shiraz
A full-bodied, fruit forward blend that highlights all
the best characteristics of the varieties it contains.
The Cabernet Sauvignon brings cassis flavors and
firm tannins, while fermented on GenuWine Winery
Crushed Grape Skins.Toast and vanilla flavors from
the American oak will create a balanced classic wine.
Australia Pinot Noir
This medium-bodied red is bursting with flavors
of ripe black cherries, red berry fruits, and delicate
spice notes on the palate. Layered aromas of
strawberry, plum, and black cherry are superbly
balanced with oak.
Chile Carmenère
Medium-to-full bodied, this wine will tempt you with
cherries and strawberries on the nose followed by
dates and chocolate on the palate.
Chile Malbec
Rich and luxurious, this wine has a brilliant bouquet
of dark fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla, and
spices. The palate has strong plum and berry flavors
balanced by moderate tannins provided by medium
toasted American oak chips.
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Italy Rosso Grande Eccellente
This assertive wine is bold in all aspects. Fermented
on un-toasted American oak, a sip will reveal a
delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and
farm cherries, and firmly structured tannins.
Italy Super Tuscan
Full-bodied and dry, this classic blend exudes
aromatics of fresh raspberries supported by subtle
hints of vanilla and earth. Untoasted American
oak shavings add intense tannins to round out the
concentrated nose of blackberries and black pepper.
Italy Valpola
This wine boasts of a fruit forward nose with
aromas of raisins, dark cherries, and toasted oak. It
showcases firm tannins on the palate embraced by
concentrated notes of sweet chocolate and prunes
with a dramatic finish.
Italy Zinfandel
Our full-bodied 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 and spicy flavors on
the finish.
Spain Grenache Syrah
Gracefully blended together to create a bold wine
with a nose brimming with spicy black pepper
notes, dried dark fruit, earth, and a hint of tobacco.
Fermented on French oak, this wine is sure to
impress with its elegant finish.
A Time for Discovery
Cru Select travels the world to bring winemakers outstanding wines
from leading vineyards. These wines will become a delightful dinner
companion and a real treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to
complete their wine cellars.
You will love your Cru Select wine kit because…
• It is made with 16 L of pure varietal grape juice along with grape concentrates.
• Your wine can be enjoyed young or allow it to age for a few months
to truly discover the excellence of Cru Select.
• Six weeks takes you from box to bottling where you will find your
Cru Select wine wonderfully delectable.
• GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins in select reds.
WHITE WINES
RED WINES
Argentina Style Trio
A delightful blend that highlights the apricot and floral
notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the
tropical aromas of Chardonnay. Fresh and balanced
fruitiness complimented by hints of vanilla, this brilliant
golden yellow wine has a lingering finish.
Australia Style Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Cabernets are typically softer and fruitier.
This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavors
including cherry and blackberry.
Australia Style Chardonnay
Clean, crisp, and rich in varietal character with fruit
flavors abound. It is golden-hued and slightly tart
while flavors of vanilla, cloves, and butterscotch
tantalize the palate.
Australia Style Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
The spicy flavor from 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
intense jammy flavors of blackberries and ends with
an elegant and long finish.
Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris
This extremely aromatic white wine opens up with
apricots and pear notes. Dry and medium-bodied, it
finishes on a refreshing fruit forward note.
Australia Style Shiraz
This full-bodied red wine is deep and dark in color
with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. It
ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance.
California Style Muscat
A luscious blend with flavors and aromas of peach,
apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white wine
also has a hint of tropical fruit.
California Style Pinot Noir
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.
Germany Style Gewürztraminer
with Finishing Blend
This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees,
and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes
characteristic of a Gewürztraminer. Our proprietary
Finishing Blend, along with added elderflowers, brings
out intense fruity characteristics and inviting spicy
tones which complete the experience.
Chile Style Cabernet Malbec Carménère
Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit, and leather
define this rich dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the
palate followed by blackberries and spice.
Germany Style Riesling Traminer
The fresh, crisp flavors of Riesling combined with the
exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer produce a full,
dry wine with immense character and a round, wellbalanced finish.
Italy Style Pinot Grigio
An exquisite balance of citrus fruit and acidity is the
foundation for this popular white wine. The bouquet
reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with
honeydew tones.
New Zealand Style Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp and light, with intense flavors of grapefruit peel,
freshly cut grass, and an accent of light oak on the
finish. The wine presents soft hues, with a slight tinge
of green.
Cru Select offers a diverse collection of white and red wines style
from around the world. Each wine has just the right body, flavor,
clarity and bouquet to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
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RED WINES
Chile Style Malbec
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow
through to a densely packed palate richly blessed
with streaks of chocolate and abundant oak tones.
Fermented on heavy toasted Hungarian oak shavings,
the finish is dramatic and long.
France Style Merlot
This Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with impressive
aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla
framed with soft silky tannins. On the palate, it
presents powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cherries,
and dark fruit.
Italy Style Amarone Style
Our Amarone style is packed with rich raspberry,
blackberry and cassis flavors. Deep, dark, and inviting,
the finish is long, lingering, and full of
ripe tannins.
Italy Style Nebbiolo
This full-bodied dry wine has intense flavors of violet,
cherries, and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak
dominate the long finish, along with dark fruit and
firm acidity.
Italy Style Sangiovese
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.
Italy Style Valpola Ripassa
This is a classic with all the makings of a powerful
full-bodied red wine, complete with fermentation on
Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins. The aroma in
the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed
by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which
ages well into a wine of award winning potential.
Cru Specialty brings you truly unique and distinctive wines to stock
your cellar and are perfect for all your holiday entertaining and gift giving.
Cru Specialty has a wine to please every palate!
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SEASONAL FALL RELEASES*
Premium Dessert Wine
Deep ruby-red wine smoulders with bold aromas
and flavors of black cherries and blackberries. A
perfect after-dinner delight.
Black Forest Dessert Wine
Bursting with rich aromas of red and dark cherry,
this full-flavored wine also has a hint of dark
chocolate fused with plum and toasted oak on
the nose. Rich and sweet on the palate with an
enjoyable warm finish, this dessert in a bottle is an
irresistible complement to your holiday festivities.
Vidal Icewine Style
This golden nectar is full of peach and tropical fruit
with a perfectly balanced, honey-like sweetness.
Cabernet Franc Icewine Style
Your palate will be overcome with flavors of sweet
and tart red berries and apricots. A lingering honey
finish will have you craving more.
Riesling Icewine Style
Riesling's acidity adds the perfect balance to the
intense sweetness. Sinfully delicious with intense
apricots, apples, and pears on the nose, following
through to tempting flavors of honey and lychee that
linger on the palate.
Coffee Dessert Wine
Typical of medium roast coffee, aromas of toffee,
burnt marshmallow, and chocolate will entice you
and follow through to a palate which finishes with
lingering notes of vanilla. Our Coffee Dessert
Wine is a wonderful end to any meal, paired with
dessert or enjoyed on its own.
Orange Chocolate Dessert Wine
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
and balanced combination of delicious chocolate,
hints of orange peel, and a medium-sweet finish.
Toasted Caramel Dessert Wine
Intensely creamy and pleasantly sweet, this fullbodied port style combines rich caramel aroma
with the robust flavors of red fruit. The buttery
caramel notes give this wine a roundness and
texture on the palate that is perfectly balanced
with rich toasted notes on the finish.
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WHITE WINES
RED WINES
Bella BiancoTM
Extraordinarily rich, buttery aromas and flavors are
balanced by lush tropical fruit and full oak character.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Prized for its depth of flavor and aroma, it boasts a
cherry-currant flavor with herbal undertones, nicely
rounded with oak.
Chardonnay
Our version of this classic is clean and crisp with rich
toasted oak flavors and a hint of apples and pears.
Auslese Style Riesling
with Finishing Blend
This medium-bodied, straw colored wine presents
fragrant aromas of citrus fruits, honey, ripe pears, and
luscious flavors of green apples, peaches, and tropical
fruits.
Gewürztraminer
with Finishing Blend
Typically aromatic and rich with the character of
tropical fruit, Gewürztraminer is a perfect match for
spicy foods.
Italian Pinot Grigio
Crisp and flavorful, this wine has delicate floral notes
with tropical fruit aromas and hints of green apple,
melon, and citrus. Soft and fruity, yet assertive and dry.
Over 50 Years of Tradition
Every Cellar Classic wine kit contains 15 L of the finest varietal grape juices
and concentrates from the world’s premier vineyards. The marriage of the
finest quality juices and concentrates can only mean one thing – a superior
wine in your glass!
Riesling
Dry, fruity, and well-balanced with hints of peach
and apricot.
Sauvignon Blanc
This white is known for its grassy, herbal aromas
and green fruit character, producing a fine, dry, and
refreshing wine.
Rosé
A light wine with a delicate pink hue, strawberry
aroma, and soft, slightly fruity taste.
You will love your Cellar Classic wine kit because…
• Every wine kit contains all you need to produce a wine of quality, depth and character.
• In 6 weeks, you will find yourself with brilliantly clear wine bursting with incredible
aromas and flavors.
•O
nce bottled, you can enjoy your Cellar Classic wines right away or age a few
months to fully mature into a luscious wine.
Your favorite wine varietals made with new world winemaking
practices. Each wine kit produces a high quality, easy drinking wine
you will be proud to serve to your friends and family.
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Cabernet Merlot
The soft character of Merlot is the perfect foil for
Cabernet’s intensity, resulting in a smooth, lightly
oaked wine with the fullness of ripe berries.
Cabernet Syrah Zinfandel
This full-bodied red wine bursts with bold flavors of
black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak,
vanilla, and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee.
Merlot
This supple wine has a soft, full flavor, delicately laced
with oak to enhance its characteristic fruitiness.
Pinot Noir
This fruity, medium-bodied red wine is delicate,
yet rich in complexity, with a warm, oaky flavor.
Rosso Grande
An intense wine, it boasts a deep ruby-garnet color
and spicy oak aroma. Bursting with vibrant flavors of
ripe berries and black cherries, Rosso Grande is a
powerful wine with finesse and elegance.
Sangiovese Merlot
This luscious wine is admired for its rich, velvety
fruitiness, subtly accented with oak.
WHITE WINES
California Chardonnay Style
Captivating flavors of green apple and tropical fruit
enhance an upfront floral bouquet in this full-bodied
golden wine. It will develop to reveal layers of ripe
fruit and integrated oak.
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION
California Muscat Style
A luscious blend with flavors and aromas of peach,
apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white wine
also has a hint of tropical fruit.
California White Zinfandel Style
with Finishing Blend
This easy drinking blush wine offers fresh floral notes
on the nose and the palate. It is medium-bodied with
pleasing berry flavors and a soft, off-dry finish.
Germany Gewürztraminer Style
with Finishing Blend
This white wine has bold tropical fruits on the palate.
Our proprietary Finishing Blend creates a balanced
crisp wine.
Germany Müller-Thurgau Style
This wine has subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity. It
is medium in body with a delicate off-dry taste with a
long-lasting finish that leaves you wanting more.
From Around the World to You
The International Collection of Grand Cru highlights the winemaking
techniques and traditions from recognized wine regions around the world.
You will love your Grand Cru International wine kit because…
• 1 2 L of select grape juice and concentrates will create an exquisite wine ready
in as little as 5 weeks.
• A GenuWine Advantage. The addition of a 125g package of our proprietary GenuWine
Winery Dried Grape Skins in select red wine kits will enhance the flavor profile and bouquet
of your wine.
•M
any of our white wine kits will contain an additional Finishing Blend. Customize
your wine – add your Finishing Blend for an off dry wine or omit the pack if you
prefer a drier wine.
• Little or no aging required.
Grand Cru International will produce exquisite, easy-to-drink
wines that are expressively bold in their youth, yet graceful with
a few months of aging.
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Germany Piesporter Style
with Finishing Blend
Off-dry and extremely aromatic, this easy drinking
classic is packed with aromas of honey and floral
notes. The palate is soft and fruity, offering notes of
peaches and tropical fruit.
Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style
This medium-bodied and expressive wine presents
bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavors. Straw in
color with a refreshing grassy nose, it delights with
a long and fruity finish.
South Africa Chenin Blanc Style
This graceful wine is light-bodied with a pale straw
color. The fruity nose has hints of green apple and
lemon with a subtle floral bouquet. On the palate,
the wine is delightfully refreshing.
RED WINES
Argentina Malbec Syrah Style
Malbec and Syrah are blended to create a wine with
toasty aromas while fermentation on GenuWine
Winery Dried Grape Skins adds hints of cherry and
dark fruit to the palate.
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Style
A Cabernet Sauvignon with the varietal’s signature
nose: blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty
notes. Fermentation on GenuWine Winery Dried
Grape Skins and toasted American oak produces
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a full-bodied wine with hints of coffee and vanilla
notes.
British Columbia Pinot Noir Style
This wine has fine aromas of black cherries and fresh
strawberries. The French oak produces silky tannins
while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out
the experience.
California Syrah Style
Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony
to create an elegant flavor. Full-bodied in character,
the GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins with
an American and French oak blend deliver soft,
balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.
Chile Malbec Style
Complimented by warm spice notes, Malbec
boasts aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and
blackcurrant. The addition of our GenuWine Winery
Dried Grape Skins creates a chewy, deep, rustic red
wine with intense cherry flavors and blended oak
undertones.
Italy Nebbiolo Style
This classic is intense and full-bodied. Luxurious
flavors of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose,
while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices
on the palate are enhanced by the presence of
GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins.
Italy Sangiovese Style
This powerful classic is full and expressive on
the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk
acidity supported by ample smooth tannins. Our
GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and oak
shavings provide a deep and lingering finish to this
garnet wine.
Italy Primitivo Style
Rich in nature, this rustic wine opens up with a
luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate
spices, with a hint of toasted oak. Our Primitivo
fermented on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins
is blessed with well rounded smooth tannins, berry
fruit, and a long, complex finish.
South Africa Pinotage Style
Enhanced with GenuWine Winery Dried Grape
Skins, this Pinotage has dark fruit, serious tannins, and
subtle dark chocolate and spice undertones.
Washington Merlot Style
This deep intense wine exhibits classic flavors of
cassis and chocolate. Dark and rich with complex
notes of blackberries, the GenuWine Winery Dried
Grape Skins bring velvety tannins, enhancing the
stature of this crimson wine.
WHITE WINES
RED WINES
Chamblaise
A blend of a variety of grapes, this full-flavored
wine is smooth, clean, and well-balanced.
Bergamais
A fresh wine best consumed in its youth. Cherries
and plums fill the nose while sweet cherry follows
through to the palate, where it lingers gracefully.
Chardonnay Style
A full-bodied wine with crisp, green apple bouquet,
and hearty flavor.
Gewürztraminer Style
Extremely spicy in flavor and aroma, this wine will
tantalize any palate.
Liebfraumilch Style
Fruity in aroma and clean in taste. A crisp, dry wine
that’s pleasant in its youth.
Pinot Blanc Style
A superb wine with a rich, full-bodied flavor and
slightly herbal aroma. Subtle undertones of apple and
peach round out this wine.
Pinot Grigio Style
This wine is dry with overtones of green melon
leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey
and herbs completes the experience.
Riesling Style
Clean, crisp, and slightly fruity, this wine is full of
flavor with an intense aroma.
Setting the Global Standard
From the first swirl to the final sip, you will truly appreciate
the enhanced bouquet and flavors that Grand Cru premium
wine kits offer.
You will love your Grand Cru wine kit because…
• 10 L of varietal grape juice and concentrates sourced from around the globe
create perfectly balanced wines.
Sauvignon Blanc Style
A clean, refreshing wine offering a light, fruity aroma
with green, herbal flavors and a touch of mint.
Verdicchio Style
Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavors
of lemon and pear entice the palate. The finish is
crisp and clean.
Zinfandel Blush Style
With just a hint of rosé, this light wine is fruity,
refreshing and easy drinking. Fresh raspberries
dominate the palate in this wine.
• In just 4 weeks, you will have a wonderful, ready to enjoy wine.
• Little or no aging required. You can enjoy your wine shortly after bottling.
Cabernet Sauvignon Style
Considered the noblest of all grapes, this full-bodied
red is dark in color and aggressive in nature. A hint
of violet is present in the bouquet, typical of this
variety. It’s superbly enhanced with the addition of
oak, and does well with age.
Malbec Style
This rustic red wine has a soft, rich texture, silky
tannins, and fills your palate with ripe plums, currants,
cherries, and red berries.
Merlot Style
A smooth, rich wine, medium dark in color, with
notes of blackberry and currants. A hint of green
olive in the bouquet will pleasantly surprise you.
Nebbiolo Style
Deep in color, high in tannin, full-bodied, and
robust, this wine is intense on the palate.
Petite Sirah Style
This rich, extremely dark wine has notes of plum
that will entice you. Its high tannins allow this wine to
age gracefully.
Pinot Noir Style
A rich red wine, hearty in nature and smooth in
flavor. The soft texture and dark color complement
the flavors of berry fruit, with a subtle raspberry
undertone.
Sangiovese Merlot Style
Aggressive in nature, it is crisp, clean, and spicy with
a subtle black pepper flavor. A perfect match with
Italian food.
Valpola Style
An intense, deep-colored red wine boasting a velvety
yet fruity flavor with a long, lingering finish. Aging will
only add to the complexity of this wine.
Vieux Château du Roi
A complex blend of varietals, this rich wine is dark
in color and high in tannin, leaving a hint of plum on
the palate. Excellent aging potential.
Grand Cru travels the globe to select the highest quality grape
juices and concentrates to create wines that will gain in stature
with further aging.
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Awaken the Winemaker in You
Vino Del Vida makes it possible for you to create your own wine by bringing
you the fruits of the vineyard. These specially crafted wine kits of grape juice
and grape juice concentrate allow you to explore the world of winemaking.
WHITE WINES
RED WINES
“Australia Chardonnay” Style
This full-bodied wine displays an enticing
combination of crisp citrus fruits laced with vanilla
and peach notes. Straw in color, it is supported by a
seamless palate packed with notes of melon rounded
out in a long, oaky finish.
“Australia Shiraz” Style
This deep ruby red wine is well-balanced with lively
aromas of black pepper, plums and toasted oak. Fullbodied in structure, it is robustly built with chewy
tannins and streaks of chocolate leading up to an
elegant finish.
“Chile Sauvignon” Blanc Style
Pale straw in color, intense aromas of honeydew
melon and pears entice the nose while zesty flavors
of grapefruit and herbs grace the palate. Pale straw
in color, this full-bodied dry wine is a classic.
“Chile Cabernet Merlot” Style
A robust bouquet of warm dark fruit and tobacco
leads to elevated aromas of ripe black currants
and cherries. Layers of coffee and dark plum notes
unfold to reveal a big-hearted dry wine blessed with
excellent length of flavors and supple tannins.
“Italy Pinot Grigio” Style
Fresh and vibrant on the nose, this dry white wine
packs sensational aromas of green apples and
butterscotch. This easy-drinking wine displays a light
straw color with crisp flavors of almonds and citrus
notes on the finish.
“Italy Valpola” Style
Medium-bodied and deliciously fruity, this popular
wine is dark garnet in color and boasts of generous,
rich aromas of dark ripe fruit with hints of raisins.
Subtle nuances of vanilla and spice from the oak
create a well-rounded experience.
WHITE WINES
RED WINES
Chardonnay/Semillon Style
The ripe melon fruitiness of Semillon blended with
crisp, rich Chardonnay makes this white wine slightly
buttery with hints of honey, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon Style
A dry, medium-bodied, rich, and intense wine, nicely
rounded with oak and cherry-currant flavors.
Gewürztraminer Style
Aromatic, off-dry and rich with the character of
tropical fruit, this medium-bodied Gewürztraminer
is a perfect accompaniment to spicy foods.
Cabernet Shiraz Style
The marriage of the elegant Cabernet with the
fruity Shiraz results in a full red wine bursting with
blackberry, currant, and delicate oak aroma and
flavors.
Riesling Style
A medium-bodied, dry, well-balanced wine with
subtle hints of peach and apricot.
Merlot Style
A soft, medium-bodied and generously fruity dry
red wine. Delicately laced with oak.
White Zinfandel Style
An off-dry, light-bodied California-style blush that’s
best served chilled to emphasize its strawberry
notes and bright flavor.
Nebbiolo Style
A full-bodied, deeply colored red wine that is rich
with the flavors of warm, black fruit, and light oak.
Pinot Noir Style
A warm dry red wine with a smooth and velvety
texture, light oak and a ripe, fruity bouquet.
Sangiovese Merlot Style
A classic, light-bodied, Italian-style red, subtly
accented with oak and admired for its velvety
texture and rich fruitiness.
Vino Del Vida produces fruit forward and easy drinking wines
with a New World twist. Sit back and enjoy the accolades
received when you share your wine with family and friends.
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WHITE WINES
Banana Pineapple Paradise
A mouth watering blend, this fragrant white wine
combines with the tropical flavors of banana and
pineapple to create a perfect patio thirst-quencher.
The acidity of the pineapple and the smoothness of
the banana, come together to form a well-balanced
and refreshing drink.
Green Apple Delight
This popular, pale straw-colored white wine is
intensely flavorful, reminiscent of a freshly cut green
apple. The pleasant soft acidity and luscious, fruity
aroma of this crisp wine makeit a great refresher for
a hot summer day.
Peach Perfection
The luscious scent of ripe peaches explodes from
this exceptionally crisp, flavorful white wine. Pale
straw in color, this wine is a natural addition to a lazy
afternoon or an evening barbecue.
Strawberry Sensation
This light refreshing white wine offers the d
elightfully
sweet aroma of fresh picked field strawberries
blended with a rich mélange of honey, tropical fruit
and floral flavors. Try it chilled for added invigorating
freshness!
RED WINES
Drink It In
Subtle fruit flavors are blended with wine c reating a perfectly
balanced wine that’s n ot too sweet or not too dry.
Perfect for entertaining family and friends! Drink well chilled
on its own or mix with your favorite juices, sodas and liqueurs
to create truly unique and crowd pleasing cocktails that
express y our individual flair.
Orchard Breezin’… Drink it in!
Açai Raspberry Rapture
Enjoy the taste of the popular superfruit c ombined
with the freshness of raspberries in this powerhouse
red wine. A refreshing drink to serve on a nice day.
Blackberry Blast
Reward your passion for intense exotic flavors with
this garnet-colored red wine. Colorful tastes of juicy
blackberries and ripe currants round out a truly
flavorful experience to share with friends.
Blueberry Bliss
Experience the exciting combination of freshly picked
dark fruit flavors with a delicate touch o
f tannins and
structure. This off-dry red wine is b
est enjoyed chilled
on a warm summer day.
Subtle fruit flavors are blended with your favorite wine varietals
creating a perfectly balanced wine that’s not too
sweet or not too dry.
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Cranberry Craze
The crisp taste of fresh cranberries is harmoniously
blended with the fruity, velvety richness in this sweet,
plum-red wine. The robust, yet elegant, sweet berry
flavors make it a perfectbackyard refresher.
Pomegranate Wildberry Wave
This red wine brings together juicy and sweet flavors
of wildberries and the rich and crisp notes of orchard
fresh pomegranates. Combined with the rich flavors of
red wine, this delicious elixir is best enjoyed chilled.
Seville Orange Sangria
Discover this popular red wine based beverage that
promises to whisk you away to the sandy beaches of
Spain! Its fresh and sweet juicy flavors are balanced by
the bitterness of the Seville Orange. Bring out your
creative side by adding your favorite chopped fruit.
Very Black Cherry
This off dry ruby red wine presents succulent flavors
of fresh ripe black cherries balanced by a subtle touch
of tannins. Light and fruity, this thirst quencher is a
great addition to any s ummer festivity.
ROSÉ WINES
Rockin’ Raspberry Rosé
This blush wine offers the succulent, mouth-watering
flavors of sweet, ripe raspberries blended gracefully
with the delectable refreshing character of a rosé.
Wild Watermelon
This refreshing blush wine presents all the
characteristics of a slice of fresh watermelon. Balanced
with thirst quenching crispness and juicy sweetness,
serve it chilled to best enjoy the invigorating flavor.
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION
WINES
OAK BODYSWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
Australia Shiraz H
M
D
Y
Chile Merlot M
M
D
Y
Chile Pinot Noir
M
M
D
N
Italy Amarone Style M
F
D
Y
SPAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON H
F
D
Y
White wines
Australia Chardonnay M
M
D
N
Australia Sauvignon Blanc U
M
D
N
FRANCE VIOGNIER
U
M
D
N
German Riesling Gewürztraminer U
Italy Pinot GrigioU
M
M
ON
D
N
WINERY CRUSHED GRAPE SKINS
WINES
OAK BODYSWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon M
F
D
Y
Australia Cabernet Shiraz M
F
D
Y
Australia Pinot Noir M
M
D
Y
Chile Carmenère M
F
D
Y
Chile Malbec M
M
D
Y
Chile Merlot
M
M
D
Y
Chile Syrah M
F
D
Y
Italy Amarone Style M
F
D
Y
Italy Rosso Grande Eccellente M
F
D
Y
ITALY SUPER TUSCANH
M
D
Y
Italy Valpola M
M
D
Y
Italy Zinfandel M
F
D
Y
Spain Grenache Syrah M
M
D
Y
White wines
Chile Chardonnay M
M
D
N
ITALY PINOT GRIGIOU
M
D
N
South Africa Sauvignon BlancU
M
D
N
WINES
OAK BODYSWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
M
H
DN
Cabernet Merlot
M
M
DN
Cabernet SYRAH ZINFANDEL HM DN
Merlot
M
M
DN
Pinot Noir
M
L
DN
Rosso Grande
M
F
DN
Sangiovese Merlot
L
M
DN
White wines
Bella BiancoH
F
DN
Chardonnay
L
M
DN
Auslese Style RieslingU
M
ON
GewürztraminerU
Italian Pinot GrigioU
M
M
ON
DN
RieslingU
M
ON
Sauvignon BlancU
M
DN
BLUSH wines
RoséU
L
ON
WINES
OAK BODY SWEETNESS
Red wines
ArgentinA Malbec Syrah STYLE M
SKINS
WINES
OAK BODY SWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
M
Y
“Australia Shiraz” Style
MM DN
D
Y
“Chlie Cabernet
Merlot” STYLE
M
M
D
M
D
N
“Italy Valpola” STYLE
L
M
DN
M
F
D
Y
White wines
Chile Malbec STYLE
M
M
D
Y
ItalY Nebbiolo STYLE
M
M
D
Y
“Australia
Chardonnay” STYLE
ItalY Sangiovese STYLE
M
M
D
Y
ItalY Primitivo STYLE
M
M
D
Y
South Africa Pinotage STYLEM
M
D
Y
Washington Merlot STYLE
Australia Cabernet
Sauvignon STYLE
M
M
British Columbia
Pinot Noir STYLE
M
California Syrah STYLE
D
M
M
D
Y
White wines
California Chardonnay STYLEM
M
D
N
California Muscat STYLEU
M
O
N
California
White Zinfandel STYLEU
L
O
N
GermanY
Gewürztraminer STYLE
M
M
ON
O
N
Ontario
Sauvignon Blanc STYLEU
M
D
N
South African
Chenin Blanc STYLEU
M
D
N
OAK BODY SWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
AUSTRALIA STYLE
Cabernet Sauvignon
AUSTRALIA STYLE
Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
M
M
D
N
“Chile Sauvignon”
Blanc STYLEU
M
D
N
“Italy Pinot Grigio”U
L
DN
OAK BODY SWEETNESS SKINS
Red wines
Cabernet
Sauvignon STYLE
M
M
D
MM D
HF D
N
N
AUSTRALIA STYLE ShirazH
M
DN
California
STYLE Pinot Noir
M
D
N
N
M
CHILE STYLE Cabernet
MALBEC CARMENéRè M
M
D
CHILE STYLE Malbec
M
M
DN
FRANCE STYLE Merlot
M
M
DN
ITALY STYLE Amarone StyleH
F
D
ITALY STYLE Nebbiolo
M
M
DN
N
ITALY STYLE Sangiovese
M
M
DN
ITALY STYLE Valpola Ripassa M
M
D
Y
White wine
ArgentinA STYLE TrioU
M
DN
AUSTRALIA STYLE
Chardonnay
M
M
D
AUSTRALIA STYLE
Viognier Pinot Gris
U
M
DN
California STYLE MuscatU
M
MM DN
Merlot STYLE
L
M
DN
Nebbiolo STYLE
L
M
DN
Pinot Noir STYLE
L
M
DN
Sangiovese Merlot STYLE
L
M
DN
White wines
Chardonnay
Semillon STYLE
L
M
D
ON
M
ON
M
D
ITALY STYLE Pinot GrigioU
L
DN
New Zealand STYLE
Sauvignon Blanc
M
D
L
N
Gewürztraminer STYLEU
M
ON
Riesling STYLEU
M
DN
Rosé wines
White Zinfandel U
L
ON
WINES
OAK
BODY
SWEETNESS
SKINS
Red wines
Bergamais
U MDN
Cabernet Sauvignon Style MMDN
Malbec Style
MMDN
Merlot Style
MMDN
Nebbiolo Style
MMDN
Petite SIrah Style MMDN
Pinot Noir Style MMDN
Sangiovese Merlot
MMDN
Valpola STYLE
MMDN
Vieux Château du Roi MMDN
White wines
ChamblaiseU
L
DN
Chardonnay STYLE
MMDN
Gewürztraminer StyleU
Liebfraumilch StyleU
M
L
DN
DN
Pinot Blanc StyleU
L
DN
Pinot Grigio Style
M
DN
Riesling StyleU
L
DN
Sauvignon Blanc Style U
M
DN
VerdicchioU
L
DN
L
Rosé wines
Zinfandel Blush U
L
DN
N
GERMANY STYLE
GewürztraminerU
GERMANY STYLE
Riesling TraminerU
N
Cabernet Shiraz STYLE
UM ON
GermanY Müller-Thurgau STYLEU
GermanY Piesporter StyleU
WINES
N
WINES
LEGEND
N
N
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Ageing Tips
Temperature
54˚F – 59˚F is a great temperature to
store your wines. Most importantly, reduce
frequent temperature fluctuations.
Light
Try to keep the cellar dark when not
in use. Avoid fluorescent lights—they emit
UV light that can be harmful to your wine.
Storage
Bottles are best stored on their sides
to keep the cork moist.
Movement
Constant agitation tends to disturb
sediment, creating a haze.
Humidity
A relative humidity of 50-70% will keep the
corks in a supple condition and
keep air out.
Corks
There are different cork options available
dependant upon length of ageing.Your local
retailer will give you recommendations that
will best suit
your needs.
Sulphite Level
If your wine is being aged for more
than 6 months, add an extra 1/4 tsp to 23L
of wine. This will ensure the safety
of your wine.