Cellar Classic Winery Series Wine Kits
If you're willing to invest a little time in your winemaking, your patience will be rewarded when you choose a Cellar Classic wine kit.
Cellar Classic wines are truly complex, boasting genuine varietal character because we select only the finest 100% varietal grape juice and grape concentrates from among the world�s premier vineyards. Many wine kits include specially chosen toasted oak chips for barrel-aged character and increased depth. This marriage of the finest quality ingredients can only mean one thing—a superior wine in your glass.
Every kit contains all you'll need to produce a wine of quality, depth and character. With White and Red varieties to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect style to suit your tastes!
You begin with 15 litres of premium varietal juice and concentrate, which means you add very little water to make 23 litres of wine. In 6 weeks, you'll find yourself with brilliantly clear wine, bursting with incredibly full aromas and flavours.
Once bottled, you can enjoy your Cellar Classic wines right away the taste and aroma will impress you immediately. As it ages over the ensuing months, the character will continue to mature into a rich, luscious wine you'll be proud to serve your friends and family.
Cellar Classic Winery Series - Now with 2.5kgs of pure winery grape skins! The Cellar Classic Winery Series showcases our expertise and commitment to carry on the age-old winemaking traditions as practiced in the finest grape growing areas of the world. These red wines are produced by fermenting grape juice on the crushed grape skins, seeds and stems. This allows the winemaker to extract deep colour, chewy tannins, tantalizing flavours and complex aromas to produce richly structured wines.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
A distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon in an appealing rich, complex style, this full-bodied wine has a deep garnet colour with an appealing aroma of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla and fresh violets. Notes of blackberries and cherries grace the palate interwoven with rich tannins and pepper spice extracted from the Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Grape Skins.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2007, 2008 and 2009 WineMaker International and 2009 Best In Show - Winemaker International Award Winner
Washington Merlot
This elegant ruby-coloured Merlot features a rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Medium-to-full-bodied, it is characterized by Merlot Winery Grape Skins which adds expressive flavours of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins. Well structured and balanced, it culminates dramatically on the palate.
Oak-3, Body-3+, Sweetness-0
2007, 2008 and 2009 WineMaker International Award Winner
California Old Vine Zinfandel
Sourced from old vines that date back to years of history and tradition, our Old Vine Zinfandel surrounds the palate with impressions of black cherries and plump dark fruit framed by ample aromas of tobacco and dark coffee from the toasted French Oak. Fermented on varietal Zinfandel Winery Grape Skins, this full-bodied dry wine is fruit forward, yet showcases an array of spicy flavours on the finish.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2007, 2008 and 2009 WineMaker International Award Winner
California Syrah
Bold and assertive, the bouquet is opulent with vibrant notes of blackcurrants, rich leather, and pepper spice laced with strong toasted oak. Fermentation on Syrah Winery Grape Skins reveals bold overtones of dark chocolate, burst of spice, and an abundance of bold, chewy tannins. The finish is seamless, adding depth and character to this masterpiece.
Oak-3, Body-3, Sweetness-0
Italian Valpolicella
Elegance and style come together to build this wine of true character. It boasts of a fruit forward nose distinguished by aromas of raisins, dark cherries and toasted oak. Drawing inspiration from the Winery Grape Skins, it showcases firm tannins on the palate embraced by concentrated notes of sweet chocolate and prunes. The finish is dramatic, peppered with layers of dark fruit and aggressive oak.
Oak-3, Body-3, Sweetness-0
2007 and 2008 WineMaker International Award Winner
Italian Amarone
This powerhouse wine is dark in colour and rich in flavour and aromas. The bouquet is spicy, with black cherry, tobacco leaf, licorice and coffee notes in the glass. Big, round and flavourful on the palate with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis and pepper. Warm, with a soft tannin backbone, fine acidity and good structure. This wine demands patience to reach it’s full potential - allow it to mellow minimally 9-12 months as it will improve with age.
Oak-5, Body-5, Sweetness-0
Australian Meritage
Pronounced like "heritage", this wine is made with classic Bordeaux varietals, but with a New World twist. A full bodied, fruit forward, flavourful blend that highlights all the characteristics of the noble varieties it contains. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings dominant cassis flavours and firm tannins, the Merlot softens with hints of plum and violets and the Cabernet Franc adds dark cherry notes. Toast and vanilla flavours from the American oak will create a balanced classic wine. Left to mature, this wine becomes lusciously smooth and delicious.
Oak-4, Body-5, Sweetness-0
Italian Super Tuscan
Full-bodied and dry, this classic Italian blend exudes aromatics of farm fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earthy tones. Fermentation on untoasted American Oak shavings and Merlot Winery Grape Skins adds intense tannins to round out the concentrated nose of blackberries and black pepper.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2007, 2008 and 2009 WineMaker International Award Winner
Rosso Grande Eccellente
Ten years ago, Rosso Grande was launched with great show and quickly became the most talked about and popular wine kit of its time. Today, we’d like to introduce you to the next evolution of this masterpiece. Deep, dark, and rich, this assertive wine is bold in all aspects. A delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries opens up to the palate, stacked with juicy fruit flavours and firmly structured tannins. Fermented on Merlot winery grape skins and un-toasted American Oak, this wine is sure to create new waves of excitement.
Oak-4, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2007, 2008 and 2009 WineMaker International Award Winner
Chilean Malbec
Sleek and focussed with layers of juicy fruit and earthy flavours, this full-bodied wine sets the stage for a dramatic experience. Seductively deep red in colour, aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate richly blessed with streaks of chocolate interwoven with abundant oak tones. Fermented on Heavy toasted Hungarian oak shavings, the finish is dramatic and long.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
Chilean Carmenère
Medium to full bodied, this wine will tempt you with cherries and strawberries on the nose followed through with dates and chocolate on the palate. Fermented on Carmenère Winery Grape Skins and toasted oak, this wine can be consumed relatively young, although will benefit
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
French Grenache Syrah
Two of France’s dominant grapes are gracefully blended together to create a bold wine with a nose brimming with spicy black pepper notes, dried dark fruit, earth and a hint of tobacco. Fermented on Syrah Winery Grape Skins and French oak, this wine is sure to impress with its elegant finish.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
Italian Rosso Bravissimo
Fermented on Merlot Winery Grape Skins and Hungarian Oak, this wine will develop into a complex, bold wine. Cherry and plum notes are complimented with cassis and rich tannins lending to a graceful, lingering finish. This wine is sure to have you cheering “Bravissimo” after every sip
Oak-3, Body-5, Sweetness-0
Spanish Tempranillo Cabernet
Mushroom, dried fruit and black pepper entice the nose and gracefully follow through to the palate. Cabernet Winery Grape Skins combined with American and Hungarian toasted oak add smooth tannins and complexity
Oak-5, Body-4, Sweetness-0