The Wine Section - Cellar Craft Wine Kits


4 - 6 week premium wine kits: Offering classic wines from many of the world's major wine regions. Discover the global pleasures of Cellar Craft ~ wine without borders~. Note: Due to the weight of these kits each will be shipped as a single item. Special Order Only: All the kits listed as Special Order Only are not stocked in house but must be ordered from the warehouse. Order time may take up to one month from order date. Dessert ~ Showcase ~ Showcase White
Our dessert wine kits contain 12 liters of full strength must and produce 12 liters of finished wine in 6 weeks. You add no water! All Dessert wine kits are $95.00 + $6.00 handling fee These are Dessert Wine Kits:
Classic Port Style: In the Portuguese tradition, this wine is made from a blend of several grape varieties including indigenous grapes from southwest Europe. Intense fruit character and depth of flavor at bottling. Like all ports however, you'll be rewarded if you can set some bottles aside for a year or two. The kit produces up to 17.5% alcohol. Brandy may be added to elevate the alcohol even further and add to the true Port taste. item #4700		Cream Sherry: The complex aroma is enveloping. Subtle citrus fragrance precedes notes of coffee, caramel, tobacco and cocoa. The velvety flavour suggests dried fruit, vanilla and almonds. There is a balance of sweetness, richness and maturity. The finish provides a lingering farewell as the concentrated flavours of dates and figs slowly dissolve on the palate. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. item #4715
Gewürztraminer Ice Wine-Style: Made with Washington State Gewürztraminer grapes. Layers of spice, citrus and lychee predominate. A wine with immense depth of aroma, flavor and finish. A rare sensory experience. Serve lightly chilled. item #4712		Orange Muscat: White Port style with natural orange essence. Exudes aromas of orange and spice. Flavors of honey, orange, and lychee. Intense. Enjoy in its youth. Serve chilled. item #4706
Porto Corinto: Exclusive to CellarCraft? Classic ruby port infused with flavorful blackcurrant. Intense rich and savory! 16% alcohol. Enjoy after 2 or 3 weeks aging. Best after a year in the bottle. item #4703		Riesling Ice Wine-Style: Made with Washington State Johannisberg Riesling. Complex rich and intense. Prominent peach, apricot, and honey notes. Long lingering finish. Discover why Ice Wine is the most sought after nectar in today's wine world. item #4709
All Showcase wine kits are $125.00 + $6.00 handling fee These are Showcase Red Wine Kits:
Amarone: This wine is full-bodied, with a deep garnet colour and richly dry. Notes of plum, sour cherry, raspberry and vanilla gradually marry with anise, bitter chocolate, coffee, tobacco, leather and fig tones that develop with age. Long, lingering finish and alcohol that should exceed 15%. Try to give this wine at least 1 year of aging to enjoy the truly remarkable Amarone experience. item #4747		Chateau Du Pays: A 4 week wine kit. In the style of fine wines of the southern Rhône Valley. This wine derives its complex character from Syrah, Carignan and Grenache grapes. Rich flavors 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. item #4736
Lodi Old Vines Zindandel: 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. item #4745		Malbec: Our Malbec is distinguished by its dark, dense structure; full-rounded mouth-feel; prominent, lush flavours of ripe cherry, black currant and black berry; subtle notes of clove, vanilla and caramel with background suggestions of earthiness. The bright, vibrant edge is beautifully counterbalanced by our 2-stage Hungarian oak process. item #4749
Pinotage: The finished wine is a remarkable example of the complex and distinctive character of South Africa s unique red wine. It releases aromatics of black pepper, red currant, vanilla, spice, cedar, toasted hazelnuts, cherry and trademark notes of banana. Slight earthiness. The flavours are complex with dominant currant, cherry, banana, blackberry, vanilla and toastiness. Beautifully balanced. Great colour. Medium, soft tannins. Long, clean finish. The mature character should be revealed in 6 months and further refinement is expected for up to 2 years. item #4751		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. French and American oaks contribute toasty vanilla and perfect balance to this intense wine. item #4730
Washington State Merlot: Bold, yet elegant. This Yakima Valley Merlot is big and full with 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. item #4733		Yakima Cabernet/Shiraz: A blockbuster with a rush of blackberry, plum, cherry and candied orange fragrances. Followed by flavors of currant, fig, cedar and spice intertwined with a beautiful balance of toasted oaks. Rich, elegant finish. item #4742
Yakima Valley Syrah: Wine & Spirits magazine recently described Yakima Syrah as: "...easily in a league with those from the northern Rhône and southern Australia.....bold, rich and lively, seductively perfumed and heroically structured with a kiss of elegance". Expect an aromatic rush of red and black fruit; hints of chocolate, coffee and licorice followed by the spiciness of black pepper. item #4739
All Showcase wine kits are $125.00 + $6.00 handling fee These are Showcase White Wine Kits:
Washington State Gewürztraminer: Made with select juices from the Yakima Valley. Finished with our exclusive, all natural "Flavor Reserve". A powerhouse of lychee, mango, grapefruit, honey and spice. Lovely, long finish. item #4780		Gruner Veltliner: The reason for the adoration of this wine is that, like Chardonnay, it is a full-bodied, fruit-driven wine with a big creamy texture and at a much more reasonable price. Additionally, Gru-Vee is never heavily oaked and, as a member of the Traminer cépage, has an enticing spiciness that makes it perhaps the most versatile food wine in the world. It even pairs well with the likes of artichokes and Asparagus - foods that generally destroy lesser wines. Sommeliers have adopted this 'new' wine as the first recommendation to customers who are looking for the alternative to Chardonnay. Chefs embrace it because it enhances such a broad range of their dishes. The wine has a green - yellow hue. Complex aromatics are reminiscent of apple, pear, grapefruit, honeydew, honeysuckle, banana, and peach.The flavors echo the melon, apple, citrus and peach aromas. The medium-bodied wine shows just a hint of sweetness to balance the natural acidity. The finish lingers pleasantly. Works well with foods. Spicy Asian dishes would be a good pairing to discover the wine's ability to enhance diverse dishes. Best enjoyed after a couple months of bottle aging and within a year. Don't over-chill. item #4766
Pinot Gris: This wine displays aromatic notes of green apple and lemon against a floral and honeyed background. Our natural Flavor Reserve creates a rich mouth-feel with tangy fruit acid balancing the hint of sweetness. Floral and mineral notes persist in the lingering finish. The wine's full character and charm become most apparent after several months of bottle aging. Should show well for up to 18 months. A good choice for foods rich in butter and oil, garlic and lively spices. Consider for shrimp, crab and fish dishes; rich pastas; cannelloni with ricotta, chicken and most Chinese and Thai dishes. Serve lightly chilled. item #4770		Yakima Valley Traminer - Riesling: Peach and melon undertones from Riesling marry beautifully with the spice, mango, grapefruit and lychee notes from Gewürztraminer. Incredibly elegant with a hint of sweetness from our Riesling-based "Flavor Reserve". Enjoy young and fresh or cellar for a more harmonious profile. item #4783
Yakima Valley Viognier: A delightful, aromatic wine from Washington State. Aromas of apricot, mango, peach, orange blossom, violets and spiced pear dazzle the senses. Our "Flavor Reserve" makes for velvet softness and a full, lingering finish. item #4786