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 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.

Watch for the launch of our Cru Select RQ program every fall.  This program showcases four or five exciting wines sourced from some of the most premium wine growing regions around the globe.  From January 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

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

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

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.

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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.

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California Old Vine Zinfandel

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

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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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.  Fermented on Heavy toasted Hungarian oak shavings, the finish is dramatic and long.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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Italian Valpolicella Ripassa

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 GenuWine 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.  Complements 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

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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French Viognier

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 Gewürtztraminer
with Süss Reserve Pack

This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of Gewürztraminer.  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 and refreshing on the palate.

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German Riesling 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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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.

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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.

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