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From the full-bodied and robust, to the soft and
refined, Cru Select™ wines are a delightful dinner
companion and a real treasure for wine enthusiasts
looking to complete their personal cellar.
RJ Spagnols' 12-litre Cru Select
Specialty wine kits contain and produce 12 litres
of product and are made to the same exacting standards
of all of RJ Spagnols' wine kits. No addition
of water is required, allowing for a simplified
winemaking process. You will find that these rich
and complex specialty wine kits will allow you
to create some truly unique and distinctive wines.
RJ Spagnols' 16-litre Cru Select
wine kits make 23 litres and are made to exacting
standards – with pure varietal grape juice in
addition to European and Australian grape concentrates
(no sugar is added or required)! Many of RJ Spagnols'
wine kits include toasted oak chips to impart
rich, succulent shades of oak and smokey vanilla.
The result is superb wine you will be delighted
to share with friends and family. We offer a diverse
collection of white and red premium varieties
from around the world – from the noble Chardonnay
to the alluring Amarone – you’ll discover all
Cru Select wines have just the right body, flavour',
clarity and bouquet to satisfy even the most discerning
palate.
Six weeks takes you from the box
to bottling where you’ll find Cru Select wonderfully
delectable. We do, however, recommend your patience,
because the gift of time will reward you with
a wine of elegance, finesse and character. With
Cru Select, the best is yet to come.
Watch for the launch of RJ Spagnols'
Cru Select RQ program every fall. This program
showcases four exciting wines sourced from some
of the most premium wine growing regions around
the globe. From January to April, one of these
innovative wines is launched each month on a limited
release basis. Preorder your favourites so you
don’t miss out!
You can purchase Cru Select
kits online at our Clickabrew.com
website.
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The Reds
Australian Cabernet
Sauvignon
Australian Cabernets are typically softer and fruitier.
This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavours including
cherry and blackberry.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Australian Cabernet
Shiraz Merlot
A classic New World blend made popular by the recent trend
of success of Australia’s leading wineries. A well-balanced
aroma of leather and black pepper gives way to intense
jammy flavours of blackberries. The length of spicy flavour
from the Cabernet, sweet berry fruit of the Shiraz and
softening effects of the Merlot results in a tightly structured,
well-balanced wine. Ruby red in colour, this hearty wine
has an elegant and long finish.
Oak-5, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Australian Shiraz
The wine is deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet
of fruit and a hint of cassis. It ages gracefully into
a velvety wine of pure elegance.
Oak-5, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International
Award Winner
California Old
Vine Zinfandel
History meets the New World in this well-structured hearty
red wine. Benefiting from deep roots that pick up flavours
unobtainable by its younger counterparts, this complex
wine shows off a deep ruby red colour with subtle vanilla
flavours. Luscious black cherry, tobacco and leather aromas
burst into textured flavours of cherry and raspberry followed
by spicy black pepper. Blessed with a bold tannin structure,
this wine has a very well defined, long balanced finish.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
California Pinot
Noir
Recognized as a premier grape growing region, California
is known for intensely flavourful Pinot Noirs. Medium
to full-bodied, this wine presents a bouquet of rich tobacco,
ripe blackberries and spices. The palate is treated to
a heady experience of dark cherries, a hint of oak and
velvety tannins.
Oak–3, Body–3, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International
Award Winner
French Grenache
Syrah Mourvèdre
Full and flavourul, this wine is supported by intense
blackberry, black cherry and plum aromas. Toasted french
oak further accentruates the fruit filled aroma.
Oak-3, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
French L’Collage
L’Collage is a collection of the finest red varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc. Dark, intense,
and brilliant ruby red in colour, this blend shows a nose
rich in cassis and spice. On the palate the spice is enhanced
by flavours of vanilla.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award
Winner
French Merlot
This Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with impressive
aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets and vanilla
framed with soft silky tannins. On the palate, it presents
powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cradled by notes of
cherries and dark fruit to complete the graceful tasting
experience.
Oak-3, Body 3-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Italian Amarone
Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy, our Amarone
is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours.
Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering
and full of ripe tannins.
Oak-5, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Italian Barolo
Deep red in colour and aggressive in structure, this full
bodied dry wine has many fans. Intense flavours of violets,
cherries and cocoa are set firmly against a backdrop of
silky, yet firm tannins. Undertones of toasted oak dominate
the long finish along with dark fruit and firm acidity.
This traditional bold wine compliments fettuccine Bolognese,
roast pork with garlic and rosemary, brie and camembert.
Oak-2, Body-4, Sweetness-0
Italian Brunello
It is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault resulting
in a classic hightoned, perfumed nose, hinting at ripe
strawberries, oak and spices. This wine is blended with
the rich and lively Cabernet to produce a full-bodied
wine with velvety texture, refreshing berry fruit and
complexity and depth of flavour.
Oak-2, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Spanish Rioja Neuva
Old Vine Tempranillo pushed to the edge, La Rioja Nueva
is an innovative style deeply rooted in old vines and
ancient soils. Rich and simple fruit flavours deepen to
reveal layers of cherry, blackberry and vanilla. The experience
ends with flavours of mint and licorice. The nose carries
aroma of sweet vanilla. The result is a vibrant wine that
requires little aging, yet combines the enthusiasm of
youth with the grace and generosity of age.
Oak - 3, Body-3, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
Valpolicella Ripassa
with Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins We have selected
a classic Italian wine to feature our new Mi-Pak Winery
Grape Skins. Italian winemakers have been using dried
grapes to enhance their wine for centuries. The Valpolicella
varietal is one of the most famous wines enhanced with
fermentation on dried skins. You will discover that fermentation
with the proprietary dried Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins brings
out the wine`s firm tannins, supported by dark fruit tones
any smokey undertones. The result is an Italian classic
with all the makings of a powerful full bodied red wine.
The aroma in the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries
backed by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which
ages well into a wine of award winning potential. Compliments
rich foods such as char grilled pepper steak, well aged
cheeses and slow braised baby back ribs.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
The Whites
Australian Chardonnay
Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours
abound. It’s golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours
of vanilla, cloves and butterscotch tantalize the palate.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
Australian Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
This full-bodied white wine of remarkable intensity combines
the refreshing citrus lift of Semillon with vibrant tropical
fruit flavours of pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon
Blanc. Well structured and fruit focused, this straw colored
wine offers a persistent finish.
Oak - 0, Body-5, Sweetness-0
Gewurztraminer
This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees
and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes
characteristic of Gewurztraminer. Our proprietary Süss-Reserve
Pack™, along with added elderflowers, brings out
intense fruity characteristics and inviting spicy tones
which complete the experience.
Oak-0, Body-4, Sweetness-1
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
German Reisling
Traminer
Two famous German wines blended into one kit! The fresh,
crisp Riesling combined with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer
makes a round and well-balanced wine. Riesling-Traminer
is a dry, full wine with aromas of peach, apricot and
nutmeg.
Oak-0, Body-3, Sweetness-0
Italian Pinot
Grigio
Exquisite balance of citrus fruit and acidity is the foundation
for this ever popular Italian white wine. The bouquet
reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew
tones. The balanced acidity gives it a great refreshing
and crisp quality, with a touch of light spice. Medium
to full bodied, it makes a great pre-dinner sipper or
a refreshing wine on a hot afternoon. A perfect wine to
enjoy with cedar plank grilled salmon, steamed mussels
or chicken florentine.
Oak-0, Body-2, Sweetness-0
Italian Trebbiano
di Soave
Delicately bitter, this medium-bodied wine is elegantly
light and refreshing on the palate.
Oak-2, Body-2, Sweetness-0
New Zealand Sauvignon
Blanc
Crisp, light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel
and freshly cut grass and an accent of light oak on the
finish. The wine presents soft hues, with a slight tinge
of green.
Oak-1, Body-3, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International
Award Winner
You
can purchase Cru Select kits online at our Clickabrew.com
website.
