6 Week Ultra-Premium Wines
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. Our 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. Our 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. Six 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.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina Malbec/Syrah This wine is a classic example of the spicy nature of the Shiraz, high alcohol producing, rustic qualities of Malbec. Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit and leather define this rich dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the palate followed by blackberries and spice. |
Red | $170.00 |
| Australian Cabernet Sauvignon ustralian Cabernets are typically softer and fruitier. This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavours including cherry and blackberry. |
Red | $170.00 |
| Australian Cabernet Shiraz A rich, full-bodied wine with ripe fruit such as plum and blackberry, a spicy nose and silky tannins complemented by toasted oak. Superb choice for beef tenderloin and spicy red meats. Includes premium American toasted oak and Elderberries. |
Red | $170.00 |
| Australian Shiraz 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. |
Red | $170.00 |
| California Pinot Noir 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. |
Red | $170.00 |
| Chilean Malbec Sleek and focussed with layers of juicy fruit and earthy flavours, this full-bodied wine sets the stage for a dramatic experience. Seductively deep red in colour, aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate richly blessed with streaks of chocolate interwoven with abundant oak tones. ... |
Red | $170.00 |
| French 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, cradled by notes of cherries and dark fruit to complete the graceful tasting experience. |
Red | $170.00 |
| Italian Amarone 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. |
Red | $170.00 |
| 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 ... |
Red | $170.00 |
| Italian Chianti Riseva 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 ... |
Red | $170.00 |
| 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. |
White | $165.00 |
| Australian Viognier/Pinot Gris These two white grape varieties are originally from France, but thrive in Australia to produce an easy to drinking and refreshing wine.This extremely aromatic white wine opens up with apricots and pear notes. Dry and medium bodied, it finishes on a refreshing fruit forward note. |
White | $165.00 |
| German Gewurztraminer 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. Delicately bitter, this medium-bodied wine is elegantly light ... |
White | $165.00 |
| 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, ... |
White | $165.00 |
| New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 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. |
White | $165.00 |
| New Zealand Unoaked Chardonnay This full-bodied unoaked wine showcases the brilliant balance between fresh fruity flavours and vibrant aciditity. Offering a stunning array of flavours that reflect citrus, peach and mineral notes, this refreshing wine is best served chilled to show off its lively potential. |
White | $165.00 |
