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New Zealand, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc - Appellation: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Harvest Conditions: pH 3.37, Brix 20.3°, T.A. 7.2g/l

France used to be the standard-bearer for Sauvignon Blanc, but in 1985 all of that 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, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, passion fruit, and a host of other beguiling perfumes. Few wines ever achieve the amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Snappy, refreshing and delicious after only 3 months, this white wine will age gorgeously for 2 years, but really rewards prompt drinking with fruity freshness.

Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Unwooded Chardonnay - Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California, USA Harvest Conditions: pH 3.34, Brix 21.6°, T.A. 7.5 g/l

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 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.

Selection Estate Series Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris

Centred on the same latitude as France's most prestigious winegrowing regions, Washington State is a classic cool-climate viticultural area, with the Cascade Mountains providing a complete rain shadow for the vines. The resulting arid climate, combined with the long daylight hours of the growing season, ensures that grapes fully ripen, developing complex fruit flavours, good acid levels and pleasing aromatics.
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.

Washington Columbia Valley Riesling - Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA Harvest Conditions: pH 3.50, Brix 20.5°, T.A. 5.75 g/l

The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world-class Riesling grapes. Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grown here offer pronounced ripeness wile retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavors of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a crisp freshness. This vivid fruitiness is enhanced by Brew King's unique new susse-reserve finishing pack, making this Riesling a unique and proud addition to our Estate Series line.

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
(up to 3 years) will bring great rewards to the patient!

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.

A fantastic red wine showcasing the standard available in the Selection Estate Series format. This special Zinfandel is sourced directly from the Lodi appellation in California's Central Valley (home of Mondavi's Lodi-Woodbridge winery). There the famous thick, gnarled and twisted old vine plantings possess deep, rigorous root systems and limited grape yields, contributing to intensely concentrated flavors in the grapes. The result is a deep rich red, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruits on the tongue. Pairs exceptionally well with lamb, spicy ribs, grilled meats, and pasta with meat sauce dishes.

A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California’s Napa Valley, where ideal climate and soil conditions, combined with refined growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high quality treatment 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 warm oak, foreshadows the rich, round, smooth and mouth-filling flavour experience, finishing with lengthy elegance. A must-try for Merlot lovers everywhere.

Selection Estate Series Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

With more than 200,000 acres stretching from the rugged Pacific coast to the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma County offers a rich and varied landscape. The County is a diverse landscape for grape growing, strongly influenced by maritime variations. Cool nights and warm days contribute to layers of fog that creep into Sonoma's interior valleys from the Pacific Ocean, moderating the intense California sun.
Winexpert's Estate Series Sonoma County 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.

The Woodbridge appellation in California's Central Valley has established itself for producing distinctive, consistently excellent Cabernet. Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon is the hearty red wine classic that lovers of fine Cabernet hunt down with passionate zeal - the king of red grapes in all it's splendid glory. Our Cab has the trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavors, but its true triumph is the subtle weave of complex flavor compounds that contribute to the overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice, combining structure and rich fruit for a red wine that will dazzle from first aroma to long elegant finish.

Corvino is the power grape of Italy's famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone. Corvino Classico di Veneto delivers fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas, a hint of almond, and a richly tannic finish. 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 intensely flavoured grapes. Corvina 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 grape skins- 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 over two to four years.

Languedoc-Roussillon 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, the language of ancient troubadours, this wine is a special blend of the renowned grape varieties traditional to the region: Mourvèdre, Carignane, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. Vieux Chateau d'Oc 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. 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 Mourvèdre's mellowed tannins, the rich plum fruit of the Syrah and the mouth-watering blackberry of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Extended ageing of two or three years will bring extended rewards to the patient winemaker. This is the third addition to the wildly received Crushendo™ Series of Selection Estate kits.

Estate Series Castellina Supertuscan blends the ubiquitous Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two French classics that explode with richness in the perfect growing conditions of Tuscany. This wine is dark-cherry colour with highlights of pretty, ruby-garnet. Bold, yet supple and expansive enough to be consumed with great pleasure, the big, smoky, earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant like fruit is followed by a richly tannic, long, long finish. Good acidity makes this a very food friendly wine that pairs perfectly with meat dishes such as a succulent rack of lamb with herbs, Tuscan-style meat dishes with tomato sauce, or Stroganoff. If you are a fan of Chianti, Barolo, Montepulciano or remember our Limited Edition Super Tuscan, you will certainly want to make this wine. Allow it to age for at least 12 months and ideally 18 - 24 months and your patience will be well rewarded.