White Wines ~ Regional Classics
 

California Reserve Meritage ( 4 & 6 Week): A typical Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon accented with a touch of Chardonnay. Dry, crisp and clean with subdued grassiness and flavours of apple, gooseberry and fig A light touch of French oak creates the harmony. Enjoy young.

Italian Verdicchio (6 week): From the Marche region in central eastern Italy. The favourite Italian “fish wine.” Delicate bouquet, subtle fruit and very harmonious. Pleasant after taste with a hint of bitterness. A quiet wine that is to be enjoyed young.

Italian Pinot Grigio (4 & 6 week:) A star variety from the Alto Adige area of northern most Italy. Medium bodied. Lively, fresh citrus notes. Rich gold colour. Subtle spiciness. Lots of appeal! Usually enjoyed young.

Washington Select Gewürztraminer (4 & 6 week): Made from only the finest juices from White Sands Vineyard in Washington. Finished with our exclusive, all natural “Flavour Reserve.” A powerhouse of lychee, mango, grapefruit, honey and spice. Lovely, long finish.
Enjoy young or cellar for several months for a more rounded charm.

Washington Select Johannisberg Riesling (4 & 6 week): Displays a delicate aroma of apricot and citrus. Juicy flavours of peach and melon. Bright, clean acid finish. A bit of conditioner is usually preferred to release the full charm of this wine.

Washington Late Harvest Riesling (6 week): Extra mature Riesling grapes from White Sands Vineyard in Washington provides the foundation for this luscious wine. Our “Flavour Reserve” adds a concentration of tastes and natural sweetness that make late harvest wines so special. Notes of honey, apple and apricot dominate the aroma and taste, right through the rich finish. The wine displays all of the complexity of an ice Wine, but with less sweetness.

California French Columbard (6 week): A distinctive wine featuring complex tropical aromas, surprisingly rich mouthfeel and smooth, lingering finish. Lively and inviting in its youth, aging will reveal subtle herbaceous nuances. Often bottled with a touch of conditioner to accentuate the fruit character of the wine.

Chaton Blanc (4 week): An easy drinking wine with the fruit and character of California’s Chenin Blanc and French Colombard grapes. A friendly, all occasion wine that is usually finished with a touch of conditioner. Enjoyed chilled within 6 months of bottling.

California Blush Zinfandel (4 & 6 week): When California Red Zinfandel grapes are harvested early and processed with minimal skin contact, the result is a very friendly wine with a pink hue known as “Blush.” Our Blush Zinfandel is medium bodied, displays nice fruit and has a suggestion of spice on the nose. An exclusive “Flavour Reserve” adds depth and a pleasant sweetness. Enjoy while very young, or age a few months for a more rounded and mellow wine.

Washington Select White Merlot (6 week): A truly unique wine, exclusive to CellarCraft. All the charm of a fine Merlot but with the freshness and softness that comes when the juice is quickly separated from the skins. Inviting salmon coloured hue. Incredible fruit. Finished with our exclusive “Flavour Reserve.” A blush wine you must try.

Lodi California Sauvignon Blanc (4 week): A medium-bodied unoaked wine which is fresh and crisp with an overall impression of lemon and lime and a suggestion of gooseberries followed by a snappy finish. Requires little aging. Serve chilled with shrimp, prawns, red snapper and other seafoods prepared with garlic and butter. Compliments many spiced Asian dishes. Serve on the patio as a refreshing change to Chardonnay.

Italian Riserva Verdicchio (4 & 6 week): From the Marche region in central eastern Italy. The favourite Italian "fish wine." Delicate bouquet, subtle fruit and very harmonious. Pleasant after taste with a hint of bitterness. A quiet wine that is to be enjoyed young.

Viognier “Delightful Aromatic White”: First introduced as a 2003 Limited Release, we received such a positive response that it now is a regular item. The wine displays velvet softness and a full lingering finish, achieved by our Natural Flavour Reserve, made from almost one litre of grape juice. There are no artificial flavours or non-grape botanicals used in this wine—only the natural goodness of the grape. Ready to enjoy in a couple of months and should be consumed within none months.

Yakima Valley Pinot Gris: Cellar Craft's 2003 Limited Release Pinot Gris from Washington's Yakima Valley earned top Pinot Gris score at last year's flagship amateur wine competition. Displays aromatic notes of green apple and lemon against a floral and honeyed background. A Flavour Reserve creates a rich mouth-feel with tangy fruit acid balancing the hint of sweetness. Floral and mineral notes persist in the lingering finish. The wine's full character and charm become most apparent after several months of bottle ageing.

Information on this webpage is based upon blends at time of publishing.
The Wine Maker may modify for quality refinement from vintage to vintage.