Winexpert Estate Series Wine Making Kits

INTRODUCTORY PRICE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! SAVE $15.00 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE! (savings reflected in price shown) NEW! Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Winexpert's Estate Series Washington Pinot Gris offers fresh aromas and flavours of ripe honeydew melon and crisp green apple and an attractive floral note. The wine has an elegant, creamy finish restrained by a refreshing crispness that makes it very food-friendly. Sweetness: Dry. Body: Medium. Oak Intensity: None.

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit with Crushendo - Estate Series. Most people are unaware that Sonoma red wines win more awards than Napa. Winexpert Crushendo Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon's elegant and powerful nose showcases big black cherry character with nuances of mocha cedar and cigar box. It is bold and chewy on the palate with concentrated cassis, blackberry and cedar flavours along with firm structure and smooth (but powerful) tannins showing elegance on the long finish. Sweetness: Dry, Body: Full, Oak Intensity: Heavy.

INTRODUCTORY PRICE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! SAVE $15.00 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE! (savings reflected in price shown) NEW! California Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir Wine Making Kit - Estate Series - Winexpert's Estate Series Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir has silky tannins carrying notes of truffle, toast, herbs, gorgeous cassis, black cherry and raspberry flavours and black spice. Food-friendly, it shows restrained toasty oak and well-balanced acidity. Sweetness: Dry. Body: Medium. Oak Intensity: None

For a limited time only receive a FREE De Long's WINE GRAPE VARIETAL TABLE with purchase of a SA Shiraz Wine Kit! A $25.00 value! It's a wine reference disguised as a fine art print. Hang it anywhere you drink wine and you'll find yourself referring to it again and again. Clearly see the big picture of wine grape varieties and how they relate to one another. An attractive addition to any tasting room or wine cellar. The Wine and Grape Indexes, is the most comprehensive index available of the grape varieties used in worldwide wine appellations. It helps to answer the bacchanalian question, what grape am I drinking? Makes a great gift for all wine lovers. The Table and Index Book are packaged in an attractive and reusable gift tube. South Australian SINGLE VINEYARD Shiraz Wine Making Kit with Crushendo - Estate Series - A medium-full bodied wine combines the fruit flavors of plum and currants with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins. Goes well with meat stews and beef roasts. Sweetness-Dry. Body-Medium-Full. Oak Intensity-Heavy.

• Appellation: Conundrum Vineyards Murray River District, South Australia Style: Conundrum Vineyards is on the Murray River, which meanders for thousands of kilometers through sun-drenched plains and sloping hillsides of South Australia. Beautiful Gobelet-trained Shiraz vines bask in the warm days (tempered by the cool nights of the river valley) making perfectly balanced, intensely rich grapes. Winexpert South Australian Crushendo Shiraz is a bold wine, deep ruby purple in colour with a deep, dark plum and blackberry showing subtle accents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex, the soft black fruit combines with a hint of black pepper spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish with toasty vanilla and a hint of spice. Winexpert’s Crushendo™ grape pack complements this amazing palette of flavours with fresh grape tannin and character, and the special RC 212 yeast enhances the already spectacular fruit.



• Harvest Conditions: Brix 21.5, pH 3.50, TA 5.5 g/l



• Similar Styles: Selection International Australian Shiraz, Estate Series Crushendo Montagnac Vieux Chateau d’Oc



• Food Pairings: Steak, rich stews, pizza, or try it with bittersweet chocolate!



• Sweetness Code: 0 (Dry)



• Alcohol by Volume: 13.0—13.5%



• Oak: 60 grams French Oak, 60 grams Toasted Oak



• Ageing: While Crushendo wines are tempting to drink right out of the carboy, the gripping tannins will open up and blossom into an elegantly powerful wine with layers of dense fruit and spiciness after proper cellaring. Extended ageing of 3 years or more will bring great rewards to the patient!

Washington Columbia Valley Riesling Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington, U.S.A. Style: The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world class Riesling grapes. Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grownhere offer pronounced ripeness while retainingacidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a crisp freshness. This vivid fruitiness is enhanced by Winexpert's unique new süsse-reserve finishing pack, making this Riesling a unique and proud addition to our Estate Series line. Don’t miss out on this sublime Riesling from one of the world’s great wine producing regions! With a stunning balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity, this is one white wine that delivers on all fronts. Conditions at harvest: TA 5.75 grams per L, 20.5 Brix, pH 3.50. Similar Styles: Gewurztraminer, Johannisberg Riesling. Food pairings: Chicken with light sauces, shellfish, pasta with cream sauce, Asian noodle dishes, shrimp salad, steamed vegetables, chowders, delicate broiled fish (sole, snapper, etc.). Sweetness code: 1 (Off-Dry). Alcohol by Volume: 11.5 – 12.0. Oak: None. Aging: Allows for early consumption, though aromas and flavours are more striking upon extended aging.

Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay (Unwooded) Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California, USA. Style: Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape in the world, from Burgundy in France to Australia and back to California. Its reputation is well earned, as it makes delicious wines! The Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world. With its combination of well drained, rich volcanic soil, long California growing seasons, copious sunshine and cool coastal breezes, it produces grapes of powerful and unique intensity. Our Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Unwooded Chardonnay is a fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of tropical citrus aromas and flavours. Unusual in a Chardonnay, these flavours shine through undimmed by oak: while some wines use the vanilla and smoke of oaking to add structure and depth, the fruit quality of these grapes is allowed to come through, and the rich, round mouthful lingers to a long, crisp finish. Harvest Conditions: pH 3.34, Brix 21.6, T.A. 7.5 gram per L. Food Pairings: With a bold flavour and mouth-filling fruit, it will complement almost any meal, including grilled chicken, fresh salmon, lobster, or pasta with cream sauces. Sweetness Code : 0 (completely dry). Alcohol by Volume: 12.5. Oak: None. Ageing: Allows for early consumption, with a minimum of two months recommended.

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Lodi, Central Valley, California, United States. Style: The famous thick, gnarled and twisted old Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California’s Central Valley contribute to intense concentrated flavours in the grapes. The wine is deep andrich, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruits on the tongue. Robust and exciting, it bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by the premium French oak. From the home of Mondavi’s famous Lodi-Woodbridge winery comes this rich, spicy red wine of outstanding complexity – the perfect introductory showcase for the red wines of this series. Conditions at harvest: T.A. 6.3 gram per L. 23.0 Brix, pH 3.38. Similar Styles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Australian Cabernet/Shiraz, Luna Rossa. Food pairings: Steak and beef dishes, spicy ribs, pasta with meat sauce dishes, hard cheeses. Sweetness code: 0 (Dry). Alcohol by Volume: 13. Oak: Premium French oak. Aging: Recommended aging of over 4 months before consumption to mellow the tannins and smooth out the flavours.

NEW! Selection Estate Series Washington Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc/Merlot - Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA. Style: Washington state is home to more than 350 wineries producing 20 different varietals and is showing incredible growth, tripling in size over the past decade making it America’s second premium wine producing state. Columbia Valley encompasses an area of 18,000 square miles with its borders reaching Canada to the north, Oregon to the South and Idaho to the East. Selection Estate Washington Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc/Merlot is a classic Meritage blend of the Bordeaux varieties Merlot, Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cab Franc, a typical blending wine for Bordeaux styles, lends itself well to the firm structure of Cabernet Sauvignon while the dark fruit of Merlot helps to create a masterpiece which is an enjoyable red that can be savoured at any occasion. The nose of this wine holds an intense aroma of plum, black cherries and vanilla with an underlying hint of pepper and spice. Fruit flavours of plum and currants blended with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins give this medium-full bodied wine a pleasant finish, leaving you wanting more. Body: Medium-Full. Harvest Conditions: pH 3.50, Brix 23.0, TA 5.80 gram per L. Similar Styles: Estate Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Napa Valley Stag’s Leap District Merlot. Food Pairings: Goes well with meat stews and beef roasts. Sweetness Code: Dry (0). Alcohol: 12.5 – 13. Oak: 60 grams French & 60 grams of Toasted, Heavy. Ageing: The rich flavours will continue to develop with two years of ageing.

Lodi Ranch 11 Cab Sauv Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Lodi, California, United States. Style: Winexpert's ultra premium Cabernet Sauvignon offering – the king of red grape varietals in all its splendid glory. A commanding red wine, this Cabernet has the trademark black currant and cherry flavours, but its true triumph is the subtle weave of complex flavour compounds that contribute to the overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice, a splendid combination of structure and rich fruit that will dazzle from first aroma to long elegant finish. The perfect opportunity to explore the quality potential from our ultra premium line! Try this spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Conditions at harvest: T.A. 5.0 grams per L. 23.0 Brix, pH 3.55. Similar Styles: Barolo, Luna Rossa, Australian Cabernet/Shiraz, Italian Barbaresco. Food pairings: Flavourful beef dishes including steak and roasts. Also spareribs and lamb, game dishes including pheasant and venison, firm cheeses such as cheddar and hard cheeses such as parmigiano and romano. Sweetness code: 0 (Dry). Alcohol by Volume: 13.0. Oak: Premium American toasted and French oak. Aging: Recommended minimum aging of four months to mellow the tannins and allow full complexity to develop. Ideal after two years.

Napa Valley Stags Leap Merlot Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Stag’s Leap District AVA, Napa Valley, California, United States. Style: A sublime Merlot from California’s prestigious Napa Valley, where ideal climate and soilconditions and refined growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high qualitytreatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag’s Leap District on the valley’s east bench, this Merlot is dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its characteristic spicy aroma, accentuated with light oak, leads to a rich, smooth and mouth-filling flavour experience. A must-try for Merlot lovers everywhere. Taste the amazing quality that California’s Napa Valley offers! A world class Merlot from a world class wine region. Conditions at harvest: T.A. 5.90 gram per L. 23.5 Brix, pH 3.44. Similar Styles: French Merlot, Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Vieux Chateau du Roi. Food pairings: Beef dishes – steak, roasts, ribs, burgers. Poultry with rich sauces, lamb dishes, game birds, pasta with tomato sauces, hard firm cheeses, hearty stews, and bean-based dishes. Sweetness code: 0 (Dry). Alcohol by Volume: 13.0. Oak: Premium French and American oak. Aging: Soft tannins allow enjoyment after three months. Ideal after six months to a year.

New Zealand Marlborough Sauv Blanc Wine Making Kit - Estate Series. Appellation: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand. Style: France used to be the standard-bearer for Sauvignon Blanc, with flinty Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, rounded White Bordeaux, with some help from California interlopers. In one single year (1985) that all changed, when New Zealand produced its first vintage. Overnight, the world had a new model for Sauvignon Blanc, startlingly different and delicious. Marlborough has the sunniest, driest climate in New Zealand, and the Wairau Valley’s rich soils combine with the cool nights to deliver astonishingly pungent wines, with gooseberry, herbs, pink grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, asparagus, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, passion fruit, and a host of other beguiling aromas. Few wines ever achieve the amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The expression of this amazing explosion of fruit is aided by our special proprietary yeast: by careful management of the yeast strain, Selection Estate New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc casts long, rich flavours, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a crisp dry finish. Harvest Conditions: pH 3.37, Brix 20.3, T.A. 7.2 gram per L. Similar Styles: This is the first wine kit of its kind in that it is made with pure juice and concentrate actually harvested in New Zealand. This gives it authentic aromatics and fruit forward flavours never before achieved in a winemaking kit. Food Pairings: Oysters, scallops, salmon, spicy food (Hunan Chinese is spectacular!), asparagus, herbed roast chicken and crab. Sweetness Code: 0 (dry). Alcohol by Volume: 12.5. Ageing: Snappy, refreshing and delicious after only three months, this white wine will age gorgeously for two years, but really rewards prompt drinking with fruity freshness.

Valpolicella Classico di Veneto Wine Making Kit with Crushendo - Estate Series (formerly Corvina Classico Di Veneto) The power grape of Italy’s famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone, Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas and a hint of almond. The Veneto region stretches from the northeast border with Austria down to coastal Venice, with a mild continental climate ideal for long, controlled ripening and intense grapes. Valpolicella Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many minutes. In the historic footsteps of Amarone—a wine fermented with a reserve of crushed grapeskins—the Crushendo grape pack brings immense grape tannin and character to the wine, and the special RC 212 yeast enhances the wonderful cherry fruitiness. Right out of the carboy this wine will have intense, gripping tannins, and although drinkable immediately, it will open up and blossom into a wine of unique power and elegance over two to four years. This wine kit takes eight weeks from primary fermenting until it is ready for bottling.

Montagnac Vieux Chateau doc Wine Making Kit with Crushendo - Estate Series. Appellation: La Cave Montagnac, France Style: Languedoc-Roussillon (lang-dock roo-see-onh) is one of the oldest and largest wine growing regions of France. Running from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to the border of Spain and the Pyrenees mountains, it has a wine making history reaching back centuries. The combination of a perfect Mediterranean climate and rich soil explains why Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most successful wine regions in France. Named for Occitan, (oh-kit-onh) the language of ancient troubadours, this wine is a special blend of the renowned grape varieties traditional to the region: Mourvedre, Carignane, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. Vieux Chateau dOc is a bold wine, ruby red in colour with a deep, dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex, soft black fruit combines with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate. Harvest Conditions: pH 3.4, Brix 21.6, T.A 5.00g per L. Similar Styles: Selection Vieux Chateau du Roi, Crushendo Santa Ynez Valley Syrah. Food Pairings: Leg of lamb, braised short ribs, peppered steak, duck or goose liver pate, ripe cheese with walnuts. Sweetness Code: 0 (Dry), Body: Medium-Full, Alcohol by Volume: 12.5 – 13, Oak: 60 grams French Oak, Ageing: With gripping tannins and up-front fruitiness, it will be tempting to drink this wine young. However, after a year in the bottle, the floral character of the Viognier will blossom alongside the Mourvedres mellowed tannins, the rich plum fruit of the Syrah and the mouth-watering blackberry of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Extended ageing (two or even three years) will bring extended rewards to the patient wine drinker.

Castellina Supertuscan Di Siena Wine Making Kit with Crushendo - Estate Series. Winexpert brought out the big guns with the newest offering from the Estate Crushendo line, Castellina Supertuscan Di Siena. The latest 18-liter kit that is fermented on grape skins will really WOW you! In the 1970’s the Tuscany Winemakers broke with traditions of Chianti making to create the great Supertuscan wines. They concentrated on a single Italian grape, Sangiovese, instead of the usual red and white grapes that go into traditional Chianti and blended it with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This unique Italian creation has both well-finessed tannins and supple fruit flavors and aromas. The bright cherry and lively fruit of Sangiovese is a brilliant match with the firm structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the dark fruit of Merlot. This medium to full-bodied, dry wine is dark cherry in color with ruby-garnet highlights. A richly tannic finish follows the big, bold, earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant fruit. While it is tempting to drink the wine when it is young, the patient winemaker will be rewarded after a year when the lengths of the tannins subside and the ripe cherry and blackcurrant characters mellow and integrate with the oak.