Cru Select 6-8 week wine kits

From the full-bodied and robust, to the soft and refined, Cru Select™ wines are a delightful dinner companion and a real treasure
for wine enthusiasts looking to complete their personal cellar.

The 16-litre Cru Select wine kits make 23 litres and are made to exacting standards – with pure varietal grape juice in addition to
European and Australian grape concentrates (no sugar is added or required)! Many of our wine kits include toasted oak chips to
impart rich, succulent shades of oak and smokey vanilla. The result is superb wine you will be delighted to share with friends and
family. We offer a diverse collection of white and red premium varieties from around the world – from the noble Chardonnay to the
alluring Amarone – you’ll discover all Cru Select wines have just the right body, flavour, clarity and bouquet to satisfy even the most
discerning palate.

The 12-litre Cru Select Specialty wine kits contain and produce 12 litres of product and are made to the same exacting standards
of all of our wine kits. No addition of water is required, allowing for a simplified winemaking process. You will find that these rich
and complex specialty wine kits will allow you to create some truly unique and distinctive wines.

Six to eight weeks takes you from the box to bottling where you’ll find Cru Select wonderfully delectable. We do, however,
recommend your patience, because the gift of time will reward you with a wine of elegance, finesse and character. With
Cru Select, the best is yet to come.

Watch for the launch of our Cru Select RQ program every fall. This program showcases four exciting wines sourced from
some of the most premium wine growing regions around the globe. From December to April, one of these innovative
wines is launched each month on a limited release basis. Preorder your favourites so you don’t miss out!

Cru Select Red Wine Kits $ 91.95
Cru White Wines Kits $87.95

........To have your wine made on-site add $43.00 to the kit price

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

Australian Cabernets are typically softer and fruitier. This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavours including cherry and blackberry.

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Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2005 WineMaker International Award Winner

A classic New World blend made popular by the recent trend of success of Australia’s leading wineries. A well-balanced aroma of
leather and black pepper gives way to intense jammy flavours of blackberries. The length of spicy flavour from the Cabernet, sweet
berry fruit of the Shiraz and softening effects of the Merlot results in a tightly structured, well-balanced wine. Ruby red in colour, this
hearty wine has an elegant and long finish.

The wine is deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. It ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure
elegance.

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California Old Vine Zinfandel 2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

History meets the New World in this well-structured hearty red wine. Benefiting from deep roots that pick up flavours unobtainable
by its younger counterparts, this complex wine shows off a deep ruby red colour with subtle vanilla flavours. Luscious black cherry,
tobacco and leather aromas burst into textured flavours of cherry and raspberry followed by spicy black pepper. Blessed with a bold
tannin structure, this wine has a very well defined, long balanced finish.

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California Pinot Noir 2005 WineMaker International Award Winner

Recognized as a premier grape growing region, California is known for intensely flavourful Pinot Noirs. 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.

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French Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

Full and flavourul, this wine is supported by intense blackberry, black cherry and plum aromas. Toasted french oak further
accentruates the fruit filled aroma.

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French L’Collage 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

L’Collage is a collection of the finest red varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc. Dark, intense, and brilliant
ruby red in colour, this blend shows a nose rich in cassis and spice. On the palate the spice is enhanced by flavours of vanilla.

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French Merlot 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

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, cradled by notes of cherries and dark fruit to complete the
graceful tasting experience.

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Italian Amarone 2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy, our Amarone is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark
and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and full of ripe tannins.

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Italian Barolo

Deep red in colour and aggressive in structure, this full bodied dry wine has many fans. Intense flavours of violets, cherries and cocoa
are set firmly against a backdrop of silky, yet firm tannins. Undertones of toasted oak dominate the long finish along with dark fruit and
firm acidity. This traditional bold wine compliments fettuccine Bolognese, roast pork with garlic and rosemary, brie and camembert.

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Italian Brunello 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

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. A wine sure to mature brilliantly!

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Italian Chianti Riserva

Richer and fuller than traditional Italian Chianti, this robust red wine will be a proud addition to any winemaker’s cellar. Chianti is made with a
base of the Sangiovese grape, which is best grown in a hot, dry climate such as Tuscany. The result is a dry, fruity red with medium to full body.
This is a complex wine with spicy black and red cherry aroma and notes of chocolate. A fine young wine but time lends grace and subtlety to
this masterpiece.

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South African Pinotage Cabernet 2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

It is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault resulting in a classic hightoned, perfumed nose, hinting at ripe strawberries, oak and spices.
This wine is blended with the rich and lively Cabernet to produce a full-bodied wine with velvety texture, refreshing berry fruit and complexity
and depth of flavour.

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Spanish Rioja Neuva 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

Old Vine Tempranillo pushed to the edge, La Rioja Nueva is an innovative style deeply rooted in old vines and ancient soils. Rich and simple
fruit flavours deepen to reveal layers of cherry, blackberry and vanilla. The experience ends with flavours of mint and licorice. The nose
carries aroma of sweet vanilla. The result is a vibrant wine that requires little aging, yet combines the enthusiasm of youth with the grace
and generosity of age.

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Valpolicella Ripassa with Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins $110.95

We have selected a classic Italian wine to feature our new Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins. Italian winemakers have been using dried grapes
to enhance their wine for centuries. The Valpolicella varietal is one of the most famous wines enhanced with fermentation on dried skins.
You will discover that fermentation with the proprietary dried Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins brings out the wine`s firm tannins, supported
by dark fruit tones any smokey undertones. The result is an Italian classic with all the makings of a powerful full bodied red wine. 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. Compliments rich foods such as char grilled pepper steak, well aged cheeses and slow braised baby back ribs.

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Cru Select White Wine Kits $87.95

Australian Chardonnay

Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours abound. It’s golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla, cloves and
butterscotch tantalize the palate.

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Australian Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

This full-bodied white wine of remarkable intensity combines the refreshing citrus lift of Semillon with vibrant tropical fruit flavours of
pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. Well structured and fruit focused, this straw colored wine offers a persistent finish.

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French Viognier 2005 WineMaker International Award Winner

A wine full of history, Viognier originated in France but is enjoying a growth in popularity in various wine regions worldwide.
The prime appeal of this dry, full-bodied wine is its powerful, rich and complex aroma of ripe apricots and orange blossoms.
Its fresh and heady aroma also has an abundance of tropical fruit flavours and is balanced by a soft and creamy mouthfeel.
Viognier has a deep golden colour and is best consumed young.

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German Gewürztraminer 2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of
Gewurztraminer. Our proprietary Süss-Reserve Pack™, along with added elderflowers, brings out intense fruity characteristics
and inviting spicy tones which complete the experience.

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German Reisling Traminer

Two famous German wines blended into one kit! The fresh, crisp Riesling combined with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer
makes a round and well-balanced wine. Riesling-Traminer is a dry, full wine with aromas of peach, apricot and nutmeg.

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Italian Pinot Grigio

Exquisite balance of citrus fruit and acidity is the foundation for this ever popular Italian white wine. The bouquet reveals bright citrus and green
apple aromas with honeydew tones. The balanced acidity gives it a great refreshing and crisp quality, with a touch of light spice. Medium to full
bodied, it makes a great pre-dinner sipper or a refreshing wine on a hot afternoon. A perfect wine to enjoy with cedar plank grilled salmon,
steamed mussels or chicken florentine.

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Italian Trebbiano di Soave

Traditionally made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, this Italian white displays a crisp, flinty and persistently fruity nose. Delicately bitter,
this medium-bodied wine is elegantly light and refreshing on the palate.

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award Winner

Crisp, light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel and freshly cut grass and an accent of light oak on the finish. The wine presents soft hues,
with a slight tinge of green.

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