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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Grand Cru International, the
Red Wines
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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
Chilean 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
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