EN PRIMEUR RED WINES
New 2011 ! En Primeur Chilean Malbec ... 3 | 4 | 0
Chile's Maipo Valley lies in the shadows of the Andes providing perfect growing conditions for many world class wines. With spicy and herbaceous aromas and a hint of tobacco, this medium to full bodied Malbec is rounded by an elegant palate of dried red fruits with lingering earthiness. Fermentation on Cabernet-Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and American & French oak chips round the finish.

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico... 4 | 4-5 | 0
Fermented on Sangiovese Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and toasted French oak chips, this is an assertively full-bodied wine with a delectable nose of black cherries, dark chocolate and well balanced oak. It offers ripe dark fruit flavours cradled by firm tannins culminating in an almost endless finish.

New Zealand Pinot Noir - Dashwood... 3-4 | 3-4 | 0
Elevated aromas of plump red cherries, bitter chocolate and spice define the intense varietal character of this full-bodied wine. Fermented on Hungarian oak cubes and winery grade yeast, the palate is rich and oaky supported by blackberries and herb flavours layered over silky, integrated tannins.

California Cabernet Sauvignon - Woodbridge... 3 | 4 | 0
This richly built wine is fermented on Cabernet Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted American oak chips lending intricate layers of luscious black currants and cherries followed by black pepper laced with toasted oad.

Chilean Carmenere - Mapocho ... 2 | 4 | 0
Our Chilean Carmenere is fermented on Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grapeskins and offers liberal flavours of fresh blackberries, plums and violet. Full-bodied, this exquisite wine treats the palate to the richness of French toasted oak with smooth silky tannins and succulent dark fruits. An excellent balance between freshness, fruit and structure gives an ample and impressively persistent finish.

Australian Shiraz - Mundulla ... 4 | 4-5 | 0
This full-bodied wine features Shiraz Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and untoasted American oak shavings. Warm black fruit and berries entice the nose, while concentrated flavours of red fruit, oak and chocolate round out the experience.

Chilean Merlot - Talagante ... 4 | 4 | 0
This full-bodied wine is fermented on Cabernet Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and heavy toasted French oak shavings. It offers elevated succulent juicy berry flavours accentuated by delicate aroma notes of coffee and vanilla.

EnPrimeur PDF - 2 pages to view or to print out

Note: this PDF is not up-to-date. The source of the
Sauvignon Blanc grapes is now Australia, not New Zealand.
Chilean Malbec has been added to the selections.

High Tail Wines: 6 week wine kits
grape juice from the Okanagan

Cellar Classic Winery Series

California Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet grape-skins: A distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon in an appealing rich, compex style, this full-bodied wine has a deep garnet colour with an appealing aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla and fresh violets. Notes of blackberries and cherries grace the palate interwoven with rich tannins and pepper spice extracted from the Cavernet Sauvignon Winery Grape Skins. Oak: 3 | Body: 4 | Sweetness: 0 _____________________________________________________________

California Syrah with Syrah grape-skins: Bold and assertive, the bouquet is opulent with vibrant notes of blackcurrants, rich leather, and pepper spice laced with strong toasted oak. Fermentation on Syrah Winery Grape Skins reveals bold overtones of dark chocolate, burst of spice , and an abundance of bold, chewy tannins. The finish is seamless adding depth and character to this masterpiece. Oak: 4 | Body: 4 | Sweetness: 0 _________________________________________________________________________

Chilean Malbec with Malbec Grape Skins: Rich and luxurious, this garnet coloured wine has a brilliant bouquet of dark fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and spices. The palate has strong plum and berry flavours balanced by moderate tannins provided by the Malbec Winery Grape Skins and medium toast American oak chips. This wine is full-bodied and dry with mouth filling flavours and a lovely long finish. Oak: 4 | Body: 4 | Sweetness: 0
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Chilean Carmenere Medium to full bodied, this wine will tempt you with cherries and strawberries on the nose followed through with dates and chocolate on the palate. Fermented on Carmenere Winery Grape Skins and toasted oak, this wine can be consumed relatively young, although will benefit with age. Oak: 3 |Body: 4| Sweetness: 0 ______________________________________

French Grenache Syrah ~ Two of France's dominant grapes are gracefully blended together to create a bold wine with a nose brimming with spicy black pepper notes, dried dark fruit, earth and a hint of tobacco. Fermented on Syrah Winerey Grape Skins and French oak, this wine is sure to impress with its elegant finish. Oak: 4 |Body: 4| Sweetness: 0 _________________________________________________________________________

Australian Meritage with Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Skins: Classic bordeaux varietals made with a new world twist ! A full-bodied, fruit forward, flavourful blend that highlights all the characteristics of the noble varieties it contains. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings dominant cassis flavours and firm tannins, the Merlot softens with hints of plum and violets and the Cabernet Franc adds dark cherry notes. Toast and vinilla flavours from the American oak will create a blalanced classic wine. Left to mature, this wine becomes lusciously smooth and delicious.
Oak: 4 | Body: 5 | Sweetness: 0
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Italian Amarone with Corvina Grape Skins: This powerhouse wine is dark in colour and rich in flavour and aromas. The bouquet is spicy, with black cherry, tobacco leaf, licorice and coffee notes in the glass. Big, round and flavourful on the palate with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis and pepper. This wine demands patience to reach it;s full potential. Oak: 5 | Body:5 | Sweetness: 0
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Italian Rosso Bravissimo ~ Fermente on Merlot Winery Grape Skins and Hungarian Oak, this wine will develop into a complex, bold wine. Cherry and plum notes are complimented with cassis and rish tannins lending to a graceful, lingering finish. This wine is sure to have you cheering "Bravissimo" after every sip ! Oak: 3 |Body: 5| Sweetness: 0 ________________________________

Spanish Tempranillo Cabernet ~ Mushroom, dried fruit and black pepper entice the nose and gracefully follow through to the palate. Cabernet Winery Grape Skins combined with American and Hungarian toasted oak add smooth tannins and complexity. Oak: 5 |Body: 4| Sweetness: 0 _________________________________________________________________________

Washington Merlot with Merlot grape-skins: This elegant ruby-coloured Merlot features a rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Medium-to-full-bodied, it is characterized by Merlot Winery Grape Skins which adds expressive flavours of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins. Well structured and balanced it cuminates dramatically on the palate. Oak: 3 | Body: 3 | Sweetness: 0
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Italy Valpolicella with Primitivo grape-skins: Elegance and style come together to build this wine of true character. It boasts of a fruit forward nose distinguished by aromas of raisins, dark cherries and toasted oak. Drawing inspiration from the Primitivo Winery Grape Skins, it showcases firm tannins on the palate embraced by concentrated notes of sweet chocolate and prunes. The finish is dramatic, peppered with layer of dark fruit and aggressive oak.
Oak: 3 | Body: 3 | Sweetness: 0
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California Old Vine Zinfandel with Zinfandel grape-skins: Sourced from old vines that date back to years of history and tradition , our Old Vine Zinfandel surrounds the palate with impressions of black cherries and plum dark fruit, framed by ample aromas of tobacco and dark coffee from the toated French Oak. Fermented on varietal Zinfandel Winery Grape Skins, this full-bodied dry wine is fruit forward, yet showcases an array of spicy flavours on the finish. Oak: 4 | Body: 4 | Sweetness: 0
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Italy Super Tuscan with Merlot grape-skins: Full-bodied and dry, this classic Italian blend exudes aromatics of farm fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earthy tones. Fermentation on untoasted American Oak shavings and Merlot Winery grapeskins adds intense tannins to round out the concentrated nose of blackberries and black pepper. Oak: 4 | Body: 4 | Sweetness: 0
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Rosso Grande Eccellente with Merlot grape-skins: Ten years ago, Rosso Grande was launched with great show and quickly became the most talked-about and popular wine kit of its time. Today, we'd like to introduce you to the next evolution of this masterpiece. Deep, dark, and rich, this assertive wine is bold in all aspects. A delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries opens up to the palate, stacked with juicy fruit flavours and firmly structured tannins. Fermented on Merlot winery grapeskins and un-toasted American Oak, this wine is sure to create new waves of excitement. Oak: 4 | Body: 5| Sweetness: 0

Read or Print out the Cellar Classic Winery Series PDF (which is not quite as accurate as the website...)