The
International Wine Series brings home winemakers grape juice from the world's
best vineyards. Wines that showcase the distinct styles that have made
each region famous. In the tradition of our Premium Selection wine kits,
the same fresh grape juice to concentrate composition produce an astonishing
quality homemade wine. We have taken great care to bring in the finest
the world has to offer.
New
Zealand Pinot Noir Returns! NEW
ZEALAND PINOT NOIR $109.95
This is one of New Zealand's finest. A delicate
wine with aromas of violet and luscious red fruit characteristics of cherry,
strawberry and raspberry. Silky tannins grip your palate and end
with a velvet, smooth finish. An elusive aftertaste of spice and
toasty vanilla makes you long for more.
SOUTH AFRICAN
PINOTAGE $109.95
South African Pinotage has only been on the international scene since the
1970s. A variety too long neglected. The Pinotage is a deep, ruby wine
with purple highlights. Complex and intense, its layered aromas of ripe
raspberry, spices, red cherry and fruitcake give way to a rich complexity
of flavors that include raspberry, vanilla, plum, coffee and a subtle hint
of banana in the finish.
SOUTH AFRICAN
CHENIN BLANC $109.95
Selection International South African Chenin Blanc comes from the country’s
largest and highest quality growing region Stellenbosch. High natural
acidity and fruity aromas meld with flavors of green apple, luscious tropical
fruits and summer melon to produce a crisp, well-balanced finish.
Aging improves the floral and melon notes of this dry white wine.
ARGENTINA
WINE KITS (makes 6 gallons)
ARGENTINE
MALBEC $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Malbech has found uniquely favorable growing conditions in Argentina
and has no doubt created one of the most successful and delicious Malbec
wines in the world. A combination of desert climate, cold nights, and irrigation
of eternal snows from the Andes. An intense bouquet of plums, black currant
and violet aromas give way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes.
This richly purple colored Malbec carries a velvety texture with long,
soft flavors.
AUSTRALIAN
WINE KITS
MURRAY
RIVER RESERVE $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Full, intense white from the Murray River region between Victoria and
New South Wales. Herbaceous bouquet and ripe, tropical fruit flavors from
this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties. Crisp, dry,
refreshing acidity with a hint of oak.
AUSTRALIAN
CHARDONNAY $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Australian Chardonnays continue to impress with
their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and seductive vanilla-oak,
full-bodied flavor. Supple, buttery, fruity, this golden wine delivers
from the first sip, to the clean, lingering finish.
AUSTRALIAN
TRAMINER RIESLING $109.95
The lively golden hue reveals a combination of floral notes and apple
crispness with perfumed headiness of lychee, rose petals, and hints of
passion fruit. The long finish and medium body makes a great off-dry
wine for sipping. Excellent with Asian cuisine, soft cheeses, oily
fish and especially smoked salmon.
AUSTRALIAN
SHIRAZ $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Wonderfully delicious, with rich, ripe aromas
that deliver right through to the full, zesty finish. The young wine is
not rough or harsh and the aged version gains extra polish and retains
the core fruit flavors of plums, cherries, and blackberries.
AUSTRALIAN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The bold, individualistic style of Australia’s winemakers is captured
in our Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Combines forward fruit flavors of
cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with a tremendous backing of tannin.
Polished with a long, layered finish accentuated with oak.
AUSTRALIAN
CABERNET SHIRAZ $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The blend that made Australia famous. Cabernet Sauvignon's structural
intensity perfectly complements the ripe fruit and chocolate flavors of
Shiraz, for a rich, complex and hearty red wine of outstanding character.
Big, bold and dark, a luxurious treat.
CHILEAN
WINE KITS (makes 6 gallons)
CHILEAN
MERLOT $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Powerful fruit and spice flavor, with mellow tannins for a supple finish.
Deserves ageing, but will develop quicker than Cabernet Sauvignon and will
stand up to the same food pairings.
CHILEAN
PINOT NOIR $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A bright ruby color with delicate aromas of red berry flavors.
Medium bodied and supple with a hint of herbiness, the mouthfeel is very
elegant with soft tannins and a subtle oak finish.
CHILEAN
CARMENERE $109.95
Deep crimson, with dark cherry aroma, red fruits and berry notes running
to a smokey, spicy finish with notes of dark chocolate and tobacco.
With medium body and moderate tannins, Carmenere drinks well young and
improves with age. Drink with grilled beef, pizza, or (best of all!)
dark chocolate.
CHILEAN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Our Chilean version of this classic boasts black pepper and berry bouquets.
Notably flavorful, with tannins that develop with age. Pairs with beef,
turkey, lamb and stews.
CHILEAN
CHARDONNAY $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Lively, medium-bodied wine with citrus and apple notes.
FRENCH
WINE KITS
FRENCH
MERLOT $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Direct from the vineyards of southern France, this classic varietals
is rich with ripe fruit and berry flavors, yet soft and elegant. Dry, full
bodied and deeply colored, with a complex velvety taste accentuated with
premium French oak.
FRENCH
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The world's most renowned red wine, from the world's most renowned
wine country. Deep ruby red color, with characteristic fruit intensity
balanced by strong tannins. The use of premium French oak, results in a
wine of rich complexity fully realized with age.
FRENCH
CHARDONNAY $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The classic, from the country that made it famous as the grape of White
Burgundy. Pleasantly dry, with medium acidity balanced with subtle hints
of citrus and fruit. Includes premium French oak for a characteristic vanilla
oak structure.
GERMAN
WINE KITS
MULLER-THURGAU-$109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Developed as a cross combining Riesling with the Sylvaner, Germany’s
most widely cultivated grape attains rare heights in aroma and flavor.
Crisp, clean, with a grapey fruit character, low to medium acidity, and
fragrant aroma.
ITALIAN
WINE KITS
ITALIAN
SANGIOVESE $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Italian Sangiovese (san-joe-VAY-zee) has a bright red cherry character,
overlaying strawberry notes, with hints of violets and white pepper. It's
medium body and long, wonderfully smooth, tannic finish is livened by a
zing of acidity and toasty oak.
ITALIAN
AMARONE $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A very intense and complex wine, with a wide array of flavors and aromas.
Deep ruby red, this heavyweight wine exudes aromas of sour cherries, dark
chocolate, stewed plums, dried fruits, anise, raisins, bitter almond and
molasses. A spicy-earthy bittersweet finish that lengthens on indefinitely
from the huge volume of tannins. Italian Amarone is often enjoyed by itself,
sipped outside of mealtimes with good conversation and good friends.
ITALIAN
MONTEPULCIANO $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A vigorous red grape grown in east-central Italy, capable of creating
deep colored, rich red wines with blackberry flavors and peppery tannins.
Produces wines that are smooth yet robust, with high alcohol.
ITALIAN
PINOT GRIGIO $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The uniquely Italian version of the Pinot Gris grape. Produces a bight,
crisp and dry white wine. Fresh, fragrant and lively with the flavors of
flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.
SPANISH
WINE KITS
SPANISH
RIOJA $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Spain's finest red wine blend from the famous northern Spanish region.
Tends towards the traditional Bordeaux style, combining bright berry and
spice flavors, deep red colors and solid tannin backup. Includes premium
oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish. Delightful when aged.
New
Zealand Pinot Noir Returns!
CHILEAN
CHARDONNAY $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50
