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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. |