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processing facilities and stringent quality control procedures set the
standards in the industry, ensuring you the pinnacleof quality.
Note: Not all of Winexpert's wine kits are imported to New Zealand, however,
the importer will bring in any kit available if requested. Pick up a copy of
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order is being made
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The SELECTION range
REDS 
Barolo Style - Deep purple colour with a very full, robust mouth-feel of black fruits and oak. A rich wine for rich foods.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Noble Californian red grape, rich in tannins, produces a deep full
bodied wine with intense aroma and flavour. A robust wine, perfect with red meat or wild game. Best when aged for several months.
Cab/Sauv/Merlot - This popular blend combines the plump, fruity, earlier-aging Merlot grape with the robust Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Chianti - A dry, light-medium bodied wine with elegant flavours of cherries and blackberries with moderate acidity and spicy notes.
Luna Rossa - Big, bold and bountiful with loads of rich black fruits and oak. Plenty of tannin and structure for short term aging.
Merlot - Characteristically deep in colour with black cherry & berry aromas. The full fruit intensity of this wine makes it perfect with lamb, red meats & spicy tomato sauce dishes.
Pinot Noir - A very popular grape producing a wine with very fruity, yet spicy characteristics. Has a velvety flavour & a fullness of aroma resembling black currants. Aging uncovers further complexity.
Shiraz - Boasts an incredible concentrated blend of blackberry fruit, spice and chocolate, all within a firm structure that keeps it together beautifully.
Valpolicella - A delicate bouquet of red berries with a hint of oak.
Viex Chateau du Roi - A soft, easy drinking red wine with plenty of character and charm. A wine for many occasions.
White Merlot - Fresh strawberries burst from this off-dry, light-medium bodied, refreshing rose style wine.
White Zinfandel - A soft, refreshing, medium dry rose wine with flavours of red berries.
WHITES
Chardonnay/Semillon - An interesting blend of classic Chardonnay; giving the wine structure, complexity and depth; and Semillon, giving the wine body and character. A dry, medium-bodied wine with a good balance of fruit and oak.
Gewurztraminer - A very distinctive white wine with exotic, spicy, almost perfumed characteristics. Flavours of lychees and rose water in a refreshing medium body style.
Johannisberg Riesling - A beautiful floral bouquet with flavours of citrus, apple and sweet spice. This is a crisp, clean, refreshing white wine.
Liebfraumilch - An uplifting floral bouquet with flavours of ripe, sweet fruit with a touch of sweetness and balancing acidity
Luna Bianca - A rich, buttery bouquet with flavours of tropical fruit, vanilla and oak with a smooth, round mouth-feel.
Piesporter - A soft, easy drinking wine with delicate aromas and flavours of apple, pear, honey and elderflowers.
Sauvignon Blanc - A classic varietal with a grassy, herbaceous character, plenty of refreshing acidity and a very dry mouth-feel.
"Wine... the intellectual part of the meal." Alexandre Dumas
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Selection Estate Series Ultra premium wine kit
Selection
Estate Series re-defined the premium wine kit landscape, by offering a
very limited number of prestigious varietals and styles, sourced from
exclusive vineyards in the world's greatest winemaking regions. Blended
with 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice
concentrate, with no added sugars, Selection Estate Series yields wines
of exceptional flavour, aroma and complexity.
CRUSHENDO REDS 
Crushendo combines all the fine attributes of the Estate series with a crushed grape pack
Castellina Supertuscan di Siena - A bold, yet supple wine, expansive enough to be consumed with great
pleasure, the big, smoky, earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant
fruit is followed by a richly tannic finish.
Serve with a rack of lamb with herbs, Tuscan-style meat dishes with tomato sauces, Stroganoff or meat grilled rare.
South Australian Single Vineyard Shiraz - A medium-full bodied wine combines the fruit flavours of plum and
currants with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins.
Goes well with meat stews and beef roasts.
Valpolicella Classico di Veneto (Corvina) - The power grape of Italy's famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone,
Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas
and a hint of almond. The Veneto region stretches from the northeast
border with Austria down to coastal Venice, with a mild continental
climate ideal for long, controlled ripening and intense grapes.Corvina Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and
raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly
tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many
minutes.
Sonama Valley Cab Sauv - Most people are unaware that Sonoma red wines win more awards than
Napa. Winexpert Crushendo Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon's elegant and
powerful nose showcases big black cherry character with nuances of
mocha cedar and cigar box. It is bold and chewy on the palate with
concentrated cassis, blackberry and cedar flavours along with firm
structure and smooth (but powerful) tannins showing elegance on the
long finish.
"Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." Anonymous
REDS
Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel - The famous thick, gnarled and twisted old
Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California's Central
Valley contribute to intense concentrated
flavours in the grapes. The wine is deep and
rich, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry
fruits on the tongue. Robust and exciting, it
bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by
the premium French oak.
Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon - The Woodbridge appellation in California's Central Valley has
established itself for producing distinctive, consistently excellent
Cabernet. Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon is the hearty red wine
classic that lovers of fine Cabernet hunt down with passionate zeal –
the king of red grapes in all its splendid glory. Our Cab has the
trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavours, but its true triumph is the
subtle weave of complex flavour compounds that contribute to the
overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice, combining
structure and rich fruit for a red wine that will dazzle from first
aroma to long elegant finish.
Napa Stags Leap Merlot - A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California's Napa
Valley, where ideal climate and soil conditions, combined with refined
growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high quality
treatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag's
Leap District on the valley's east bench, this Merlot is dry and medium
bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its
characteristic spicy aroma, accentuated with light warm oak,
foreshadows the rich, round, smooth and mouth-filling flavour
experience, finishing with lengthy elegance. A must-try for Merlot
lovers everywhere.
Washington Columbia Valley Cab/Franc/Merlot - The nose of this wine holds an intense aroma of plum, black cherries
and vanilla with an underlying hint of pepper and spice. Fruit flavours
of plum and currants blended with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate
and firm tannins give this medium-full bodied wine a pleasant finish,
leaving you wanting more.
Sonama Pinot Noir - Silky tannins
carrying notes of truffle, toast, herbs, gorgeous cassis, black cherry
and raspberry flavours and black spice. Food-friendly, it shows
restrained toasty oak and well-balanced acidity.
New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough has the sunniest, driest climate in New Zealand, and the
Wairau Valley's rich soils combine with the cool nights to deliver
astonishingly pungent wines, with gooseberry, herbs, pink grapefruit,
fresh-cut grass, asparagus, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, passion fruit,
and a host of other beguiling aromas. Few wines ever achieve the
amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon
Blanc, long, rich flavours, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a
crisp dry finish.
Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay- A fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of
tropical and citrus aromas and flavours. The fruit quality of these
grapes is allowed to shine through, and the rich, round mouthful
lingers to a long, crisp finish without the influence of oak.
Washington Columbia Valley Riesling - The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world
class Riesling grapes. Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grown here offer
pronounced ripeness while retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral
aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a
crisp freshness.
Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris - Offering fresh aromas and
flavours of ripe honeydew melon and crisp green apple and an attractive
floral note. The wine has an elegant, creamy finish restrained by a
refreshing crispness that makes it very food-friendly.
 German Mosel Valley Gewurztraminer - The Mosel valley is famous for its beautiful scenery and excellent
wines. Gewürztraminer grapes from this region tend to be a dusky pink
colour, and result in wines from light to a dark golden yellow with
subtle copper tones. Gewürztraminer is quite full-bodied, more so than
most any other white wine type and the combination of its strong and
heady perfume, exotic lychee flavour and rich texture make it a
powerful wine with an intense and memorable finish.
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REDS
Argentine Malbec - The Argentine Malbec has found uniquely favourable 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, creates an
especially healthy environment for these vines. An intense bouquet of
damson plums, blackcurrant and violet aromas give way to a slight touch
of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple coloured Malbec
carries a velvety texture with long, soft flavours. Although it ages
beautifully, firm tannins and mellow acidity allow this wine to be
enjoyed while young.
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon - Our Chilean version of this classic boasts black pepper and berry
bouquets. Notably flavorful, with tannins that develop with age.
Chilean Merlot - Powerful fruit and spice flavour, with mellow tannins for a supple
finish. Deserves ageing, but will develop quicker than Cabernet
Sauvignon
Chilean Pinot Noir - a bright ruby colour with delicate aromas of red berry flavours. Medium
bodied and supple with a hint of herbiness, the mouth feel is very
elegant with soft tannins and a subtle oak finish.
French Cabernet Sauvignon - An excellent candidate for short term aging due to its moderate tannins.
Deep ruby red colour with berries and oak on the palate.
French Merlot - Direct from the vineyards of southern France, this classic varietal is
rich with ripe fruit and berry flavours, yet soft and elegant. Dry,
full-bodied and deeply coloured, with a complex velvety taste
accentuated with premium French oak.
Italian Amarone - Italian Amarone is a very intense and complex wine, with a wide array
of flavours and aromas. Deep ruby red, this heavyweight wine exudes
aromas of sour cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums, dried fruits,
anise, raisins, bitter almond, tobacco, leather and molasses, and has a
spicy-earthy
bittersweet finish that lengthens on indefinitely from the huge volume
of tannins.
Delightful with food, Italian Amarone is often enjoyed by itself,
sipped outside of mealtimes with good conversation and good friends.
Italian Montepulciano - Montepulciano is a vigorous red grape variety widely planted over much
of east-central Italy, capable of creating deeply coloured, rich red
wines with blackberry fruit flavours and spicy, peppery tannin levels.
Montepulciano generally produces wines that are smooth and mellow yet
robust and mouth filling, with dependably high alcohol content. An Italian gem you won’t want to miss.
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.
New Zealand Pinot Noir - 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 & toasty vanilla makes you long for
more.
South African Pinotage - Delicate and balanced like a Pinot noir, with the hardiness and robust
colour of Cinsault. Deep intense ruby colour with purple highlights.
Layered aromas of raspberry, spices, red cherry, and fruitcake give way
to rich complexity of flavours including raspberry, vanilla, plums,
coffee.
Spanish Rioja - Spain’s finest red wine blend from the famous northern Spanish region.
Tends toward the traditional French blends, combining bright berry and
spice flavours, deep red colours and solid tannin backup. Includes
premium oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish. Delightful when aged.
WHITES
Australian Traminer/Riesling - 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.
Chilean Chardonnay - Our Chilean Chardonnay displays charming flavours and personality: lively and medium-bodied, with citrus and apple notes.
French Chardonnay - The classic, from the country that made it famous in so many of its
high-end white wine blends. Pleasantly dry, with medium acidity
balanced with subtle hints of citrus and fruit.
German Müller-Thurgau - crisp and clean, with a grapey fruit character, low to medium acidity,
and a pleasantly fragrant aroma. Vibrant flavours of crunchy green
apples are imparted in its floral residual sweetness
Italian Pinot Grigio - A bright, crisp, dry white wine with a gentle perfume and a detectable
spiciness. Fresh, fragrant and lively, its flavours include a certain
flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.
South African Chenin Blanc - Pale straw colour with a green tinge and the aroma of summer melon,
this medium to full-bodied, dry white wine evokes luscious tropical
fruit flavours and has a palate-pleasing, well balanced, crisp,
lingering aftertaste.
"Wine is bottled poetry"
Robert Louis Stevenson
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REDS
Cabernet Franc Icewine - Sweet and rich, almost syrupy in texture, with rose and salmon tints, Cabernet Franc
Icewine entices with irresistible aromas and flavours: ripe currants, notes of spice,
honey, strawberry, tart rhubarb and cranberry .
Cream Sherry - rich and smooth, with the body of a
fine liqueur. Produced from lusciously sweet selected grapes, it is
excellent with desserts or snacks.
Dry Sherry - a well-balanced, straw-coloured sherry
in the style of the great finos. Served chilled, it is a crisp, dry
delight - the ideal aperitif.
Port - Rich and warm with flavours of fig, plum and chocolate makes this a bold, distinctive dessert wine.
***NEW*** Chocolate Raspberry Port - this wine is bursting with rich, intense flavours and aromas, has
traditional Port character of warm, rounded cherry and plum, supported
by a racy zing of bright raspberry. Perfumed and gently tart with
luscious liquid chocolate, beguiling with dark, bittersweet aromas of
coffee and vanilla. Toasty hints of oak guide the way to a long, rich
finish. Excellent within three months, this wine will age gorgeously—if
you can keep any that long!
WHITES
***NEW*** Okanagan Peach Icewine - The Okanagan Valley lies in the rain shadow of British Columbia’s
Coastal mountains. The region’s very low annual average rainfall means
that part of the valley is a true desert! In this climate Vidal grapes
ripen to perfect intensity, with notes of honey, apricot, and spice.
Okanagan Peach Icewine has deep floral notes, stone fruit and perfect sweetness,
balanced with the sun-ripened perfume of a luscious peach.
"New Millenium" Sparkling Wine - A fantastic bubbly made from a blend of quality California grape
varietals, Millennium produces an off-dry sparkling wine with a fruity
bouquet and taste, and a crisp finish. The colour - a warm, deep gold -
matches that of the finest old cuvees. Full bodied and bursting with
fruit aromas, this sparkling delight displays a wonderful balance of
fruit and acidity - everything you would expect from a fine
commercially produced sparkling wine.
Riesling Icewine - Prized as a unique sweet wine specialty, our Icewine - based on
Riesling grapes - will surprise you with its body and complexity.
Served chilled, this golden nectar should be sipped slowly to cherish
its special charms.
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the
arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason. Latin saying
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WORLD VINEYARD COLLECTION
REDS
Australian Shiraz - Australia’s route to fame on the world wine stage, Shiraz from Down
Under offers lush berry aromas that beg for a hearty whiff. A wine of
ripe fullness, its concentrated blackberry fruits and fragrant
spiciness are a delight on the tongue. It has the uncanny quality of
allowing early consumption despite its complexity and ‘bigness’. Robust
and lively, Australian Shiraz is a savoury treat.
California Trinity Red - An ideal blending of three of California 's most popular grape
varieties - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, com ing
together to make a perfectly balanced, well- structured dry red wine.
Notes of black cherry and coffee complement the smokey, herbal
flavours, and hints of vanilla that round out this medium bodied wine.
California Zinfandel Shiraz - A deep flavourful red wine with notes of raspberry, black cherries,
figs, dark chocolate and a jamminess that finishes with a peppery spice.
Chilean Malbec - The hot dry climate allows the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, and
lush fruity characters, making an intense, black wine. A thick-skinned
grape full of colour, tannin and flavour, Malbec makes wines of great
power and character, with blackberry, plums, tar, red pepper, sweet
cherry, spice, licorice and deep bittersweet notes, almost like
unsweetened chocolate, or espresso.
Chilean Merlot - Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile
hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot
is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavours.
Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner
for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp
autumn evenings.
French Cabernet Sauvignon - rich, intense aromas, deep berry fruits, healthy tannins, and a smooth,
lingering finish. With the proper tannin astringency and premium French
oak evident throughout, this is an elegant wine offering body and
complexity when aged.
Italian Sangiovese - The lively fruit and good acidity make it one of the most food-friendly
of all reds, pairing well with pasta, veal Parmigiana, intensely
flavoured cheeses, and fruits like cherries, figs, plums and
raspberries.
WHITES
Australian Chardonnay - Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with
layers of toast and spice. Extremely versatile with foods, this is the
‘red wine’ of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork,
chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces.
Australian Riverland Reserve - A stunningly unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat
varieties sourced from Australia’s Riverland region on the Murray
River. The hot climate produces a wine offering a lively combination of
rich ripe fruits, complimentary acidity, and a full body, making this
delicious white wine a ‘must-try’.
California Trinity White - A unique blend of Colombard, Sauv Blanc and Semillon, combining lemon
and grapefruit aromas with rounded fruit, redolent of melons and fresh
figs to round out this crisp refreshing medium-bodied white.
French Sauvignon Blanc - Steely, grassy, herbaceous – the classic traits of palate-cleansing
Sauvignon Blanc are here in this version sourced directly from the
French countryside. Crisp and dry, this refreshing wine is a fabulous
match with food, as its full, fresh flavours and wonderfully balanced
acidity make it essential with chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.
German Muller Thurgau - Müller-Thurgau (Moo-lehr Tirr-gow) Delicious flavours apricot, green
apple and peach aromas of Riesling, and the early ripening qualities of
Silvaner.A great sipping wine, it’s a perfect choice for potato chips
(there’s nothing like a crisp glass of Müller-Thurgau and some crunchy
chips!) but mostly it’s a very satisfying wine to quench a thirst in
good company.
Italian Pinot Grigio - The Italians have their own way with the Pinot Gris grape variety, and
in the process they create a special magic with it that’s unmatched
elsewhere in the wine world. Though dry in character and with a
pleasant zip of acidity, this Pinot Grigio shows off a pleasant floral
fragrance and tremendous fruit flavours, making it the perfect picnic
accompaniment.
Italian Trebbiano - This light, almost pale in colour, crispy white wine offers citrusy
notes and a clean, fruit with almond-like finish. Excellent with
appetizers such as shrimp cocktail or lightly flavoured pastas.
"Age still leaves us friends and wine" Thomas Moore
VINTNERS RESERVE
REDS
Blush - A light refreshing, sipping wine with flavours of strawberries and raspberries with just a touch of sweetness.
Cabernet Sauvignon - A bold, medium-bodied red wine with rich black fruit and hints of spice.
Chianti - Berries, spice and herbs fill the mouth of this robust red wine. Youthful tannins suggest short term cellaring.
Merlot - Berries abound in this smooth, medium-bodied wine.
Mezza Luna Red - Well balanced, medium-bodied wine with red berry fruit and oak.
Pinot Noir - This elegant fruit-forward style has aromas of black currants and cherries.
Shiraz - Blackberry, spice and chocolate leap from the glass of this full-flavoured wine.
Valpolicella - A smooth easy drinking style with delicate notes of red berries.
Vieux Château du Roi - A smooth, medium-bodied red wine with flavours of red and black berries, with notes of spice and oak.
White Zinfandel - Sweet plums dance across your palate. A refreshing, medium-bodied wine with a touch of sweetness.
Zinfandel - A deep red, peppery wine, with a hint of fruit flavours of berries and dark cherries.
WHITES
Bourgeron Blanc - A full-flavoured white wine with fresh ripe peaches and apricots on the palate.
Chardonnay - A smooth, appealing wine with vanilla, oak and apple notes. A touch of acidity to refresh the palate.
Gewürztraminer - A distinctive wine with grapefruit, rose petal and lychee nut characteristics with a hint of sweetness.
Liebfraumilch - Ripe sweet fruit fills the mouth of this easy drinking, slightly sweet white wine.
Mezza Luna White - A round, flavourful wine with apple and oak on the palate.
Piesporter - Vivid fruitfiness and lively acidity give this wine excitement and refreshment.
Riesling - A great easy drinking white wine that refreshes the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc - A dry, full-flavoured wine with grapefruit, apple and herbaceous notes on a crisp, clean palate.
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