Grand Cru
Grand Cru brings together the advantages of varietal grape juice with the convenience and value of a 10-litre, 4-week wine kit. From the first swirl to the final sip, you will truly appreciate the enhanced bouquet and aromas that Grand Cru wine kits offer. Whether you seek full-bodied and hearty or light and refreshing wines, you’ll surely discover a style to suit your individual taste.
All of our Grand Cru wine kits are made with exactly the right amount of the best varietal grape juices and grape concentrates gathered from around the globe. In just 28 days, you will have a wonderful, ready to enjoy wine of character and distinction that will gain in stature with further aging.
We are proud of these wine kits, and are convinced you’ll savour the marvellous wines you will create with them.
International Collection
The International Collection of Grand Cru wine kits highlight the winemaking techniques and features of selected countries from around the world. Drawn from recognised winemaking regions, you will find exquisite easy-to-drink wines that are expressively bold in their youth, yet graceful with a few months of ageing.
Grand Cru sets the global standard for 10-litre wine kits through the blending of top quality varietal grape juice and grape concentrate. Like our other award winning wine kits, it comes complete with easy-to-follow instructions, all the additives including premium European and American Oak to deliver a wine of finesse and balance in just 4 short weeks.
Grand Cru International Collection – Red Wine Wine Kits
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
The warm Southern sun produces a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with the varietal’s signature nose: blackcurrants, dark chocolate and subtle toasty notes. Fermented with Cabernet GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and toasted American oak produce a full-bodied wine with hints of coffee laced with vanilla notes.
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BC Pinot Noir
Grown in the popular Okanagan Valley, this wine has fine aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries. The French oak produce silky tannins while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out the experience.
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California Syrah
Although it is a relative newcomer to the California vineyards, this remarkably smooth wine has gained quick popularity. Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony to create an elegant flavour. Full-bodied in character, the Shiraz GenuWine Winery Grape Skins and American and French oak blend to deliver soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.
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Italian Barolo
This Italian classic is intense and full-bodied, luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose. Hints of blackberries, toasted oak and spices on the palate are enhanced by the presence of Sangiovese GenuWine Winery Grape Skins.
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Italian Brunello
One of Italy’s most popular exports, this powerful classic is full and expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity, supported by ample smooth tannins. Our Sangiovese GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and oak shavings provide a deep and lingering finish to this garnet wine.
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Washington Merlot
Deep intense flavors of cassis and chocolate are trademark characteristics of this wine. Dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries. Velvety tannins enhance the mouthfeel and stature of this wine.
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Grand Cru International Collection – White Wine Wine Kits
California Chardonnay
The wine displays captivating flavors of green apple and tropical fruit enhanced by a floral upfront bouquet. Full bodied and straw in colour, this wine develops with age to reveal layers of fruit and integrated oak.
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California White Zinfandel (blush)
This easy drinking blush wine offers fresh floral notes on the nose and palate. It is medium bodied with an attractive display of citrus flavours and a soft, off dry finish.
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German Piesporter
Off dry and extremely aromatic, this easy drinking German classic is packed with a nose of honey and fresh roses. The palate is soft and fruity, offering medium acidic notes with traces of peaches and tropical fruit. Complete with a Süss-Reserve Pack™!.
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Ontario Sauvignon Blanc
Full bodied and very expressive, this wine presents bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours. Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose, it produces a long and fruity finish.
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Grand Cru Red Wine Kits
Barolo
Deep in colour and high in tannin, full-bodied and robust–its intensity will roll thickly over your palate. Oaking is recommended.
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Bergamais
A fresh young wine, best consumed in its youth. Cherries and plums fill the nose and the sweet cherry follows through to the mouth, where it lingers softly.
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Bordailles Rouge
This wine is medium in colour, clean and refreshing in the mouth with flavours of raspberry and cassis accompanied by an aroma of bell pepper.
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Bourgeron Rouge
Medium in colour and lower in tannin, this wine is dry and crisp in the mouth. Flavours of cranberry and cherry will delight the senses.
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Cabernet Franc
This oaky, fruity wine has a complex aroma of plum, bell pepper, tar and toasted coconut rounded out with mild tannins and a pleasant finish.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Considered the noblest of all grapes, this full-bodied red is dark in colour and aggressive in nature. A hint of violet is present in the bouquet, typical of this variety. It’s superbly enhanced by oaking, and does well with age.
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Chat Dormant
A dark, rich, full-bodied wine so smooth it’s like liquid velvet. Hints of plum and licorice in the bouquet lead on to dry, intense flavours of raspberry and strawberry.
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Chianti
Aggressive in nature, it is crisp, clean and spicy with a subtle black pepper flavour. A perfect mate to Italian food.
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Coteau Royal
The ideal bistro wine – best enjoyed young. The soft red hue gives way to a taste experience with overtones of ripe fruit and berry. A touch of tannin gives this wine a pleasant finish.
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Malbec
A rustic, medium-bodied red wine, this wine has a soft, rich texture, silky tannins, and flavour filled with ripe plums, currants, cherries and red berries.
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Merlot
A smooth rich wine, medium dark in colour, tasting of blackberry and currants. You’ll note a hint of green olive in the nose.
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Petite Sirah
This rich, extremely dark wine has a plum flavour. Due to high tannins, this wine will age gracefully for longer periods of time.
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Pinot Noir
A rich red wine, hearty in nature and smooth in flavour. The soft texture and dark colour complement the flavours of berry fruit, with a subtle raspberry undertone. 2005 WineMaker International Award Winner.
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Red Zindfandel
Dark in colour, with a firm concentrated flavour, this zinfandel shows layers of plum and raspberry both in the glass and mouth.
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Valpolicella
An intense deep-coloured red wine boasting a velvety yet fruity flavour, with a long, lingering finish. Excellent when young, better with age.
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Vieux Chateau du Roi
A complex blend of varietals, the heartiest rich wine of our collection is extremely dark in colour and tannic in flavour, with a hint of plum and excellent aging potential. 2005 WineMaker International Award Winner.
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Grand Cru White Wine Kits
Crisp and delicate on the palate, this wine boasts a faintly herbaceous flavour.
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Smooth in flavour and clean in taste, you’ll savour soft citrus on the tongue with a crisp, leafy bouquet.
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A wine delicate and aromatic in nature. Dry, crisp and fresh in flavour, you’ll appreciate its slight leafy bouquet.
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This full-flavoured wine is smooth, clean and well balanced. Oaking is not required, but will enhance if aging.
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Chenin Blanc has a dominant flavour, slightly fruity and unique in many ways. You’ll savour apple and honey flavours.
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Crisp, acidic and extremely fragrant in its youth. A lovely summer refresher.
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Extremely spicy in flavour and aroma, this wine offers a frontal attack on your taste buds. Well-aged, it becomes truly distinctive.
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A light coloured, delicately flavoured wine which offers a slight tartness. A flinty lime flavour and spicy bouquet complement the clean taste.
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A delightful blend of Rieslings, fruity in aroma and clean in taste. Well balanced as both a dry, crisp wine or as a medium sweet wine. Pleasant in its youth.
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Well-balanced and full of fruit with earthy qualities. It is light in body with a cool, clean flavour. Typically off-dry, this wine is best when young.
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Blended to exhibit soft light floral overtones in the glass, this wine gives way to a fresh clean and delicate sensation on the tongue.
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A superb wine with a rich, full-bodied flavour and slightly herbal aroma. Subtle undertones of apple and peach round out this wine. Best consumed early.
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Pinot Chardonnay
A full-bodied wine with crisp, green apple bouquet and hearty deep flavour. One of the finest wines on the market if you value depth.
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Also known as Pinot Grigio. Dry with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs completes the experience.
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Clean, crisp and slightly fruity, this German-style wine is fruity and flavourful with an intense aroma.
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A medium bodied dry wine with golden overtones. In the nose, pear and apple - in the mouth, the toasted silkiness of butterscotch, vanilla and spice.
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A clean, refreshing wine offering a light, fruity aroma with green, herbal flavours and a touch of mint. A unique French-style wine that ages well.
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Light and delicate, with a slight nutty flavour, you will enjoy a perfect balance of fresh fruit and crisp acidity. This wine is best consumed young.
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Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavours of lemon and pear entice the palate. The finish is crisp and clean.
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With just a hint of rosé, this light Zinfandel is fruity, refreshing and easy drinking. Reminiscent of fresh raspberries as it rolls across the tongue. Best consumed young.
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