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Cru Select

A treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to try new grape varieties and wine styles from around the world. These kits make 6 gallons (approximately 30 bottles) of wine.

 

White

Argentina Style Trio

This modern New World white highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay.

Food Pairings

Serve with chicken and root vegetables or grilled fish, potato and mushrooms.

 

Australia Style Chardonnay

A classic style Chardonnay that is clean, crisp, and rich in varietal character with fruit flavours abound. It is golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla and cloves tantalize the palate.

Food Pairings

Pair with buttery shrimp, poached salmon or cedar planked halibut.

 

Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris

This popular Australian white blend is extremely aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note.

Food Pairings

Serve with roasted turkey and dried fruit sauce or spicy fish cakes.

 

Bella Biancoâ„¢

This modern and bold Italian style white blend is extraordinarily rich, with buttery aromas and flavours that are balanced by lush tropical fruit and full oak character.

Food Pairings

Enjoy with shellfish, baked ham or medium cheddar cheese.

 

Germany Style Gewurztraminer

Spicy notes, typical of Gewürztraminer are complimented by aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruit. Elderflowers bring out intense fruity characteristics.

Food Pairings

Enjoy with a chicken, almond and rice stirfry or pierogies.

 

Germany Style Riesling Traminer

The fresh, crisp flavours of Riesling combined with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer produce a dry wine with immense character and a well-balanced finish.

Food Pairings

Try it with fried mackerel and cilantro sauce or pork chops and sticky rice.

 

Italy Style Pinot Grigio

Made in an Italian style, the bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones; an exquisite balance of citrus and acidity.

Food Pairings

Excellent with light seafood dishes such as garlic and lemon shrimp or fresh crab salad.

 

New Zealand Style Sauvignon Blanc

This renowned New Zealand wine presents soft hues in the glass. It is crisp and light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass, and light oak on the finish.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with fresh seafood such as oysters and scallops or goat cheese.

 

Red

 

Amarone Style

This classic Italian style wine is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark, and inviting, the finish is long, lingering, and full of ripe tannins.

Food Pairings

Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce.

 

Australia Style Cabernet Sauvignon

Soft yet fruity, this Australian style Cab shows more complex varietal fruit flavours, including cherry and blackberry than its Old World counterpart.

Food Pairings

Great with roasted duck or beef and veggie stirfry.

 

Australia Style Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

These three noble grapes, grown in Australia’s warm climate, have produced an elegant wine with aromas of leather and black pepper and intense jammy flavours of blackberries.

Food Pairings

Great with roasted meat including beef, lamb or veal.

 

Australia Style Shiraz

Deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis, this is the Shiraz that put Australian wines on the map. It will age into a velvety wine of pure elegance.

Food Pairings

Ideal with spciy chili con carne or burgers with grilled onions and gouda cheese.

 

Cabernet Syrah Zinfandel

This is a classic big, bold California red blend. It exudes pronounced flavours of black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak, vanilla, and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee.

Food Pairings

Try with honey and spice glazed chicken or beef chili and beans.

 

California Style Pinot Noir

This New World California style Pinot Noir features a bouquet of rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries. The, hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate are a pleasant surprise.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey.

 

Chile Style Cabernet Malbec Carmenere

Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit, and leather define this rich dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the palate followed by blackberries and spice.

Food Pairings

Perfect with Chilean dishes such as corn and meat pie or grilled beef tenderloin with cilantro sauce.

 

Chile Style Malbec

Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones. This wine showcases the Malbec grape at its best.

Food Pairings

Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce.

 

France Style Merlot

Impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla framed with soft silky tannins. Powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cherries, and dark fruit on the palate. A true French classic wine.

Food Pairings

Perfect with grilled lambchops or veal and portabello mushrooms.

 

Italy Style Nebbiolo

Made from the prized Nebbiolo grape, this wine features flavours of violet, cherries, and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish.

Food Pairings

Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef.

 

Italy Style Sangiovese

This deep ruby red wine with aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries will remind you of Tuscany. The palate offers explosive notes of blackberries, prunes, and vanilla.

Food Pairings

Serve with penne alla vodka or chicken parmigiana.

 

Italy Style Valpola

An aroma reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate. Toasted oak on the palate helps it age into an Italian style wine of award winning potential.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

Food Pairings

Enjoy with beef stroganoff or chicken with mushroom and onion gravy.

 

Rosso Grande

Deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aroma and bursting with vibrant flavours of ripe berries and black cherries. This is classic, food-friendly Italian style red wine.

Food Pairings

Great with meaty pizza or pasta and tomato sauce.

 


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