2 of our finest Limited Release reds are returning as regular additions to our Showcase Collection.

 

Sunset Ridge Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington, CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Originally released in January 2007 as a Limited Release, now returns as a regular item for the duration of 2008.

Cellar Craft enables you to be among the handful of acclaimed wineries lucky enough to have Red Mountain Cabernet in their tanks and cellars.

 

Piedmont, Italy, BARBERA

Originally released in April 2006 as a Limited Release, now returns as a permanent addition to the Showcase Collection.

We have been excited about this wine since we tasted the first 2006 prototype and continue to be thrilled as we discover the ongoing growth and development whenever we pull a cork of the few remaining bottles from 2006.

 

2 Additions to our Regional Classic Series of 6-week wines.

 

Alto Adige, Italy, PINOT BIANCO

Grown in the northern Alto Adige region, near the Swiss and Austrian borders where the Alpine climate produces striking white wines.

 

Emilia-Romagna, SANGIOVESE

Grown in Emilia-Romagna, often said to be the original home of Sangiovese, just north of the Tuscan border.

 

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Announcement for 2008 Limited Release Collection:

 

January: Super-Tuscan style, Rosso Fortissimo, Reserve Cuvee

We have created an even more exciting version of our popular wine kit for 2008 Limited Release program.

 

February: Red Mountain Syrah, Sunset Ridge Vineyard

Only 2% of Washington's Syrah comes from this acclaimed appellation. 15% of that is now available to Cellar Craft customers.

 

March: Yakima Valley Washington, Gentil

A tribute to "Noble White Blends of Alsace".

 

April: Gard France, GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)

This mix forms the basis of classic South-Rhone wines.

 

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Release Date: July 23, 2007  -  Summer 2007 Limited Releases - "SYNERGY: The interaction of two or more elements where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts" (I.E. Artfully blended wines can be stunning).

 

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Pinot Synergy - Italy, South Africa, and California

 

We combine Pinot Nero from the Veneto region of Italy with Pinot Noir from central California and Pinotage from South Africa to create a unique wine. The wine reflects classic Pinot Noir yet retains traits characteristic of each distinct region and delivers a flavour sensation that is unlike any you have ever experienced.

 

Yakima Synergy - Yakima Ridge Viognier and Lizard Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris

 

Individually, Yakima Viognier and Yakima Pinot Gris have earned the most medals of all our white wines over the past four years. Together they have garnered five gold, six silver, and five bronze medals in the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competitions.

 

 

Release Date: June 1, 2007 - Newest addition to our esteemed Showcase Collection.

Colchagua Valley, Chilean Carmenere with crushed grape pack.

 

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Our medal-winning 2005 Limited Release Carmenere created nothing but enthusiastic comment. Now Carmenere is back but with grapes from what has become the new, premiere region in Chile.

 

Multi-flavoured Carmenere from Colchagua shows best when processed with extended oak contact. Again we utilize our break-through, two-stage oaking system. Hungarian oak shavings are introduced at the start of fermentation, then lightly toasted Hungarian oak cubes are used for further extraction during the post-fermentation stage. The oaks together add surprisingly soft tannis, subtle toast and vanilla which provide a terrific back-drop to the aromas and flavours of blackberry, black cherry, tropical fruit, and spice from the grapes. With age, notes of coffee, mocha, and tobacco can be expected along with a mineral tang that forms as part of the lengthy finish. The wine is medium to full-bolied with bright ruby colour. It's charm will begin to show after six months of cellaring, and it should continue to develop for at least two years.

 

 

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California Reserve PINOT NOIR (with crushed grape pack)

 

We use 10.5 litres of California Pinot Noir must (and an accent of Pinotage)

fermented on a 1.5 litre vitgin California Pinot Noir crushed grape pack and French

oak for this bright and fruity wine. Expect to enjoy lively black cherry and, cranberry

aromas and flavours against subtle spice and almond in the background. A few months ageing will subdue the oak and tannins to let the fruit shine and define the medium length finish.

May be cellared for a year or more.

The soft, light to medium-bodied wine may be lightly chilled and enjoyed as an aperitif or with chicken, pork, and simple beef dishes (not

recommended for your best steaks or rich, braised foods). Pairs well with salmon.

 

 

Global Cuvee BARBERA (with crushed grape pack)

 

10.5 litres of must using California and Italian Barbera is fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin

California Barbera crushed grape pack and untoasted American oak to deliver a medium-bodied wine with unique complexity and character. Deep crimson colour. Fruity aromatics, dominated by raspberry and blackberry, with lightly spicy notes and a suggestion of vanilla.

Well-rounded mouth-feel. Flavours of black fruit and a nice finish. Six months ageing is recommended to refine the balance between fruit, spice, tannins, and oak. Will continue to develop for more than a year.

This wine should match well with a wide variety of hearty foods. Italian pasta with tomatoes, eggplant, chicken, or red meats. Anything barbequed.

 

 

California Reserve PINOT GRIGIO (12 litres)

 

We have added just enough Yakima Pinot Gris to our California Pinot Grigio to elevate the aromatics and finish of the wine to a level above the norm. The nose has a pronounced, refreshing citrus character with a back note of juicy peach. The mouth-feel is crisp with citrus qualities and the overall sensation delightfully lingers through a good finish.

Begins to show harmony and balance after a few months and is usually consumed within a year. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with light chicken, fish, or pork. Works well with most Asian foods.

 

 

California Reserve CHARDONNAY (12 litres)

 

The 12 litre must pack contains California Chardonnay concentrate blended with flavourable Santa Barbara Chardonnay juice. We have included 30 grams of toasted French oak with the kit, however we recommend NOT using it. The "Naked" style focuses attention on the complex fruit character making the wine more refreshing and versatile.

Grapefruit, green apple, and pear aromatics dominate the nose. The medium body is clean and crisp with flavours of green apple and citrus which continue through the wonderful finish.

The wine comes together in a couple of months and should be enjoyed within a year or so. Serve lightly chilled on its own or with seafood, chicken, pork, or vegetable dishes. Best with foods that are not too heavily sauced.

 

 

California Reserve WHITE SHIRAZ (with flavour reserve)

 

12 litres of must from California Shiraz, which received minimum skin contact, is the heart of this wine. An all natural, 230 ml Flavour Reserve (featuring Viognier) is added after fermentation to add body, elevate the aromatics and create a just off-dry finish.

The light salmon colour comes from the brief skin contact. The nose has complex layers of honeysuckle, strawberry, apricot, and tropical fruit. On the palate, the wine is smooth and round with notable strawberry flavour and a suggestion of tropical fruit. Don't confuse this as just another take on White Zinfandel.

The wine shows well after a couple months of ageing and is usually consumed within a year. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with light foods. Try it with chicken, salads, deserts, and Asian dishes.