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Crushed Grape Red Wine Kits

R J Spagnols offers many red wines that are produced by fermenting grape juice on crushed grape skins, seeds and stems. This allow the winemaker to extract deep colour, chewy tannis, tantalizing flavours and complex aromas to produce richly structured wines. On this page:

Cellar Classic Winery Series RJ Spagnols 6 Week Wine Kits
with GenuWine Winery Dried Grapeskins- 18 liters

En Primeur Premium RJ Spagnols 8 Week Red Wine Kits
with GenuWine Winery Dried Grapeskins ~ 18 liters

Grand Cru International Red Wines RJ Spagnols
with GenuWine Winery Dried Grapeskins ~ 12 liters

"Cellar Craft" Wine Kits (Washington state company)
with Crushed grape packs

"Glad Hatter" Red Wine Kits RJSpagnols


Cellar Classic Winery Series ~ 6 week ~18 litres

Cellar Calssics

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 _________________________________________________________________________

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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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European vineyard and town

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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Rows of grapes at harvest

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

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En Primeur : Premium 8 week Red Wines ~ 18 liters

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.

En Primeur Wines

 


Cru Select CartonGrand Cru International, the Red Wines :
These five-week kits contain 12 litre superior grape concentrates and pure varietal grape juice harvested from all corners of the globe. Excellent at bottling, these wines gain in stature with ageing. Featuring GenuWine Winery Dried Grapeskins in many of the Red Wines
(numbers indicate: Oak / Body / Sweetness)

New: Argentina Malbec Syrah ... more info coming

New: Italian Primitivo... more info coming

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon: The warm Southern sun produces a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with the varietal's signature nose: black currants, dark chocolate and subtle toasty notes. Fermented with Cabernet GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and toasted American oak produce a full-bodied wine with hints of coffee laced with vanilla notes. 3-4-0

BC Pinot Noir: Fine aromas of black cherries and farm fresh strawberries treat the nose in this ruby coloured wine. Silky tannins grace the palate, while subtle notes of black pepper and spice round out the experience.2-3-0

California Shiraz : Shiraz boldly exhibits flavours of raspberries and peppery spice, blended in harmony to create an elegant, remarkably smooth wine. Full-bodied in character, the Shiraz GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and American and French oak blend to deliver soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.3-4-0

California Zinfandel : One of the oldest grapes grown in California this deep, rich red is an irresistable mix of dark berries with a hint of spice. Nicely balanced acidity and oak blend harmoniously with Zinfandel GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins accenting its fruity overtones.3-4-0

baskets of mature grapesChilean Malbec: With cool temperatures and plenty of sunshine Chile has ideal growing conditions for this full-bodied wine. Complimented by warm spice notes Malbec boasts aromas and flavours of ripe blackberry and backcurrant. The addition of our Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins creates a chewy, deep rustic red wine with intense cherry flavours and blended oak undertones..4-4-0

Italian Barolo : This Italian classic is intense and full-bodied, luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose. Hints of blackberries, toasted oak and spices on the palate are enhanced by the presence of Sangiovese GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins. 3-4-0

Italian Brunello: One of Italy's most popular exports, this powerful classic is full and expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity, supported by ample smooth tannins. Our Sangiovese GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and oak shaving provide a deep and lingering finish to this garnet wine.4-5-0

South African Pinotage : A symbol of South African wine tradition, this grape native to South Africa, Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Enhanced with Pinotage GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins, this Pinotage has lots of dark fruit and serious tannins with subtle dark chocolate and spice undertones.3-4-0

Washington Merlot: Deep intense flavours of cassis and chocolate are trademark characteristics of this wine. Dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries the Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins bring velvety tannins enhancing the mouthfeel and stature of this crimson wine.3-3/4-0


THE ULTIMATE QUALITY DIFFERENCE !!!

CellarCraft (located in Washington State) uses over 10 pounds of virgin varietal grapes to produce Crushed Grape Packs for true on-the-skins fermentation in its Showcase Reds.

baskets of grapes

All of the natural skins and solids from variety specific grapes are captured for extra extraction of aromatics, flavour, tannin, colour, and body during the fermentation stage. The finished wine shows character never before possible from a kit. Truly a quality breakthrough! Available in 11 varieties: Each kit is in the 18 L format.

ROSSO FORTISSIMO
A Super-Tuscan styled wine vinted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and native Italian varieties. A big, -full-bodied wine with solid structure and bold fruit notes. A big, full-bodied wine wiith solic structure and bold fruit notes. French and American oaks contribute toasty vanilla and perfect balance to this intense wine. Extended aging, for a year or more, will allow this wine to mature to a harmonious delight.

MERLOT
White Sands Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington
Bold, yet elegant, this Yakima Valley Merlot is big andfull with dominant, up-front waves of raspberry, blackberry and plum. Subtle notes of cedar and mocha follow the fruit. American oak balances the tannins and creates harmony.

CHATEAU DU PAYS
In the style of the finest wines of the southern Rhone Valley, this wine derives its character from Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache grapes. Rich flavours suggestive of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and plum combine with notes of pepper and chocolate. the finish shows a subtle herbaceous note and a suggestion of cedar and violets. American oak adds the final harmonizing nuance. Shows well young but will develop for over a year.

ZINFANDEL
Old Vines, Ferrero Vineyards, Lodi California
Exhibits silken layers of multidimensional delight. It starts with an up-front core of blackberry and dark cherry aromas, followed by suggestions of blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, and dried plum. Undertones are of chocolate, almond, and exotic spice. Ends with an unmistakable black pepper sensation.

baskets of grapesAMARONE STYLE WITH "SUPER PACK"
Amarone is a legendary, assertive wine from the Valpolicella area in northern Italy. Its uniqueness and character comes from the addition of partially dried grapes during fermentation. Dried grapes boost flavour concentration and create an intensity not found in regular wines.
Our "Super Pack" of crushed grapes and whole, sun-dried grapes is added to the juices for traditional on-the-skins fermentation character and the maximum infusion of the natural essence of the dried grapes. In all 14 pounds of virgin, varietal grapes are used to produce the "Super Pack", 40% more than our regular "Crushed Grape Pack"

YAKIMA VALLEY SYRAH
Some of the best Syrah in the world is now coming from Wahington's Yakima Valley. Wine & Spirits Magazine recently devoted a feature article to Yakima Syrah: "...easily in a league with those from the northern Rhone and Southern Australia, yet they have their own sensory imprimatur: bold rich and lively, seductively perfumed and heroically structured with a kiss of elegance". Expect to discover a rush of red and black fruit, hints of chocolate, coffee and licorice followed by the spiciness of black pepper. Fermentation on Syrah skins lifts and adds to the lucious texture and cramy tannins. Toasted Hungarian oak completes the sensory profile. Age 3 months to a year or more.

CABERNET-SHIRAZ
White Sands & Rattlesnake Vallery Vineyard, Yakima Valley Washington
A block-buster with a rush of blackberry, plum, cherry, and candied orange fragrances. Followed by flavours of currant, fig, cedar, and spice intertwined with a beautiful balance of toasted oaks. Rich, elegant finish.

MALBEC Argentinian
Our Malbec is distiguished by its dark, derise structure; full, rounded mouth-fell; prominent, lush flavours of ripe cherry, black currant and blackbery; subtle notes of clove, vanilla and caramel with background suggestions of earthiness. Premiium, lightly-toasted Hungarian oak is used in our exclusive 2-stage oaking procedure.

PINOTAGE
Duplessis Organic Vineyard, Breede River Valley South Africa
First created in South Africa in the 1920's by crossing Burgundy's delicate Pinot Noir and Rhone's robust Cinsault. It has become the trademark grape of South Africa. Two-stage oaking utilizes French oak during fermentation then Hungarian oak cubes during the initial resting period to deliver the complexity and body so prized in the best Pinotage wines. The flavours are complex with doninant currant, cherry, banana, blackberry, vanilla and toastiness.

ZWEIGELT
Weigut Huber, Traisental Austria
Austria's most widely planted red is a cross between St. Laurent and Baufranksch. It has gained favour because of its appealing fruit and spice character. Dark cherry in colour. An opulent bouquet of red fruit including raspberry, cherry, and currant, stands against a background of vanilla, black pepper and a hint of licorice. The initially rustic tannins quickly mellow into a nicely structured state and contribute to a nice long finish.

CABERNET-MERLOT
Bare Ridge Vineyard, Walla Walla Washington
Walla Walla Cabbernets and Merlots consistently rank in top 10 lists of the finest from the Americas. A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet and Merlot but typifies the unique Walla Walla profile of intense fruit, spice flavours and aromatics. Notes of currant, cherry and plum are backed by hints of black pepper, anise and coffee.

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