RJS Cru International Wine Kits – 5 Week Wine Making Kit

Explore the world of wine in your own way. These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new worlds. Whether you enjoy tantalizing reds or exciting whites, Cru International has the perfect international wine style for you. Each wine kit takes 5 weeks to make and makes 30, 750 ml bottles. #MalbecSyrahArgentina Argentina’s best known and cherished red grape, Malbec, is blended with spicy Syrah to create a wine with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of cherry and dark fruit on the palate. Food Pairings Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Malbec Syrah SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #CabernetSauvignonAustralia A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla notes on the palate. Food Pairings Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Cabernet Sauvignon SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #ColumbiaPinotNoirBritish As one would expect from a BC style Pinot Noir, this wine features aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries. Silky tannins while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out the palate. Food Pairings Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Pinot Noir SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #SyrahCalifornia Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony to create an elegant flavor with soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish. This is a California wine at its best. Food Pairings Try with teriyaki beef or Shanghai stirfry and cabbage. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Syrah/Shiraz SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Full LABELS INCLUDED Yes #ZinfandelCalifornia Zinfandel creates a wine with a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices. The palate boasts a hint of toasted oak with well-rounded, berry fruit, and a long finish. Food Pairings Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Zinfandel/Primitivo SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #CabernetMerlotChile A robust bouquet of warm dark fruit and tobacco leads to elevated aromas of ripe black currants and cherries. Layers of coffee and dark plum notes unfold to reveal a traditional Chilean dry wine with supple tannins. Food Pairings Pairs well with Italian sausage and pasta or Spanish jambalaya. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #MalbecChile Warm spice notes and aromas and flavours of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant. Chile is well known for these chewy, deep, rustic red wines with intense cherry flavours and blended oak undertones. Food Pairings Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Malbec SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #NebbioloItaly Luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices are found on the palate of this great Italian classic. Food Pairings Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Nebbiolo SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #SagioveseItaly Perhaps Italy’s best-loved grape from Tuscany, this wine is expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity supported by ample smooth tannins with a deep and lingering finish. Food Pairings Try with Italian sausage and tortellini soup or ham and swiss stromboli. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Sangiovese SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #BacoNoirNiagara Abundant red fruit, spice, and sweet smoke notes on the nose draw you in. The full-bodied palate and signature long smoky finish are true to character for this unique Niagara variety. Food Pairings Pairs well with red meats of any kind including barbeque ribs, burgers and smoked brisket. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Baco Noir SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Full LABELS INCLUDED Yes #MeritageOkanagan This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with polished tannins for a supported finish. Food Pairings Enjoy with red wine braised beef with pomme purée, bison burgers with blue cheese, garlic lamb chops with chickpea purée, or triple cream cheese. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Meritage Style SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #MerlotWashington A cooler climate style Merlot from Washington, this wine features classic flavours of cassis and chocolate. It is dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries and velvety tannins. Food Pairings Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Merlot SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #ChardonnayCalifornia Captivating flavours of green apple and tropical fruit enhance an upfront floral bouquet as is expected by the finest California Chardonnays. It will develop to reveal layers of ripe fruit and integrated oak. Food Pairings Serve with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Chardonnay SWEETNESS Dry OAK Medium BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #MuscatCalifornia A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd-pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit. Food Pairings Pairs best with desserts including chocolate cake and peach cobbler. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Muscat SWEETNESS Off-dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #GewürztraminerGermany Made in the style of one of Germany’s most renowned whites, this Gewürztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate. Food Pairings Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Gewürztraminer SWEETNESS Off-dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #MüllerThurgauGermany Made from a quintessential German white grape variety, this wine features subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity. Its long and lasting finish will leave you wanting more. Food Pairings Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Müller-Thurgau SWEETNESS Off-dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #PinotGrigioItaly An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes that follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish. This Pinot Grigio is made in the true northern Italian style. Food Pairings Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Pinot Grigio SWEETNESS Dry OAK Unoaked BODY Light LABELS INCLUDED Yes #SauvignonBlancOntario Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours on the palate. This wine is as delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day, its finish both long and fruity. Food Pairings Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Sauvignon Blanc SWEETNESS Dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #CheninBlancSouthAfrica The fruity nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet. On the palate, true to its South African origins, it is delightfully refreshing. Food Pairings Perfect with sushi or Italian fried and stuffed rice balls (Arancini di Riso). WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Chenin Blanc SWEETNESS Dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes #WhiteZinfandelCalifornia This easy drinking, classically California style blush offers fresh floral notes on the nose and pleasing berry flavours with a soft, off-dry finish on the palate. Food Pairings Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL White Zinfandel SWEETNESS Off-dry OAK Unoaked BODY Light LABELS INCLUDED Yes #RoséFrench Made in the classic French rosé style, it is light bodied and pink in colour with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas. The palate features fresh strawberry flavours with a refreshing fruity finish. Food Pairings Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad. WEEKS 5 VARIETAL Rosé SWEETNESS Dry OAK Unoaked BODY Medium LABELS INCLUDED Yes