WASHINGTON COLUMBIA VALLEY RIESLING

Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grown here offer pronounced ripeness while retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavors of peach and apricot, while maintaining a crisp freshness.

A fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of tropical citrus aromas and flavors.  Undimmed by oak, the fruit quality of these grapes is allowed to come through, and the rich, round mouthfeel lingers to a long, crisp finish.

Fresh aromas and flavors of ripe honeydew melon, crisp green apple and an attractive floral note.  This wine has an elegant, creamy finish restrained by a refreshing crispness that makes it very food friendly.

Redolent with heady perfume and the aromatic fragrance of lychee, tropical

fruit and rose petals.  Finishing off-dry, its flavors are ample, lusciously fruity and spicy rather than complex.

A complex white wine with beguiling aromas of gooseberry, herbs, pink grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, asparagus, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, and passion fruit.  Long, rich flavors, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a crisp dry finish.  Serve with oysters, scallops, salmon, spicy food (Hunan Chinese is spectacular!), asparagus, herbed roast chicken and crab.

"CRUSHENDO" SONOMA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Bright wild blackberry and cherry are complemented with abundant spice. Black pepper, vanilla, a hint of cedar, smoke and a characteristic note of cassis (blackcurrant) along with other red berry notes evolve over time to show a hint of dry chocolate on the finish. Finely knit together with a silky mid-palate, this wine has a rich tannic backbone for aging.

LODI OLD VINES ZINFANDEL

Deep and rich with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruit flavor.  Robust and exciting, it bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by the premium French oak.  Recommended aging of 4 months.

LODI RANCH 11 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This ultra premium Cabernet has the trademark black currant and cherry flavors with a subtle weave of complex compounds that will delight "Cab" fans.

NAPA VALLEY STAG'S LEAP DISTRICT MERLOT

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, accented with light oak, leads a rich, smooth and mouth-filling flavor experience.

SONOMA VALLEY PINOT NOIR

Has silky tannins carrying notes of truffle, toast, herbs, gorgeous cassis, black cherry and raspberry flavors and black spice.  Food-friendly, it shows restrained toasty oak and well-balanced acidity. 

Valpolicella Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that leaves the fruit lingering on your palate. 

ITALIAN BAROLO

The undisputed champion of Italian reds.  Medium-heavy in body with a luminous dark cherry color.  Burly, assertive, intense and complex with robust dryness in the finish.    

This is a bold wine, ruby red in color with a deep, dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate.  Rich, lush, and complex soft black fruit combines with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate. 

3117

A medium to full-bodied dry wine, dark cherry in color with ruby-garnet highlights.  A richly tannic finish follows the big, bold earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant fruit. 

3118

A bold wine, deep purple in color with a deep, dark plum and blackberry showing subtle accents of chocolate.  Rich, lush and complex, the soft black fruit combines with a hint of black pepper spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish with toasty vanilla and a hint of spice. 

Available early

September

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PORT

Chocolate Raspberry Port is crafted from the finest wine juice available and incorporates only natural flavors and essences. Like the traditional Speciale Port, the Chocolate Raspberry Port will finish out at 15-16.5% alcohol. While it is in the half-batch (3 US gallon) Speciale dessert wine format, this kit will be made to full-strength. No water additions will be necessary. The same equipment will be required as with any Speciale product, mainly a primary fermentation bucket and a 3-gallon carboy.  11.5 liters. 

MILLENNIUM SPARKLING WINE

Made from a blend of California varietals and formulated to produce an off-dry, sparkling wine with a fruity bouquet and taste, and a crisp finish.  Can also be finished as a "still" wine. 7.5 liters.

PORT

Rich, warm and generous in character, this full-bodied classic has been prepared to meet the demands of the discerning palate.  12 liters.

RIESLING ICEWINE STYLE

Prized as a unique sweet wine specialty, our Icewine will surprise you with its body and complexity. 12 liters.

SHERRY

This kit will allow you to make either a rich, smooth cream sherry or a well balanced dry sherry. 12 liters.

CABERNET FRANC RED ICEWINE STYLE

Intensely flavorful, sweet and rich with rose and salmon tints, this wine entices with irresistible aromas and flavors of ripe currants, notes of spice, honey, strawberry, tart rhubarb and cranberry.  12 liters.

PEACH APRICOT CHARDONNAY

Chardonnay quietly contributes a subtle dryness and perfectly balanced acidity, with hints of its own citrus and fruit flavors.

EXOTIC FRUITS WHITE ZINFANDEL

A fantastic pairing of White Zinfandel with a host of luscious fruits including blackberry, strawberry, passion fruit and black currant.

BLACK RASPBERRY MERLOT

The aroma and flavors of freshly-picked, ripe raspberries merge with the lush richness of berries and fruit that naturally burst from the Merlot grape.

GREEN APPLE RIESLING

Crisp, crunchy green apple flavor with a pleasant initial tartness, followed by a delicious juicy finish.  A real thirst-quenching treat.

WILDBERRY SHIRAZ

A special combination of wild field berries is blended with the delicious, big red Shiraz to create a wonderfully fruity treat.

STRAWBERRY WHITE MERLOT

The medium pink White Merlot lays the groundwork and the natural strawberry flavor weaves in a pleasant sweetness for a wonderful and delicious sensation.

BLACKBERRY CABERNET

The natural combination of slight tart acidity with the pleasant sweetness that makes blackberries so appealing is the perfect complement to the robust and lively Cabernet backing.

A delightful blend of ripe mango flavors and crisp citrus notes combined with the grapefruit, peach, banana and papaya aromas of Symphony, the popular, award-winning, white wine featured during two past Limited Edition programs.

Crisply tart and delightfully fruity with a luscious combination of kiwi, pineapple and banana flavors which meld beautifully into rich pear aromas.

POMEGRANATE ZINFANDEL

WINE CONDITIONER

Sweetener with stabilizer; add to taste, 1-4 oz per gallon.

Replaces the "Vintage Brochure".  Completely redesigned! 

BAG DECAPPER

This handy gadget easily removes the yellow cap from the juice bag of your wine kit.

CRUSHENDO STRAINING BAG

Designed to be used on day one of Crushendo winemaking.  An alternative to the #4864 Mesh Tip.

Used with the Estate Crushendo kits to aid in siphoning the wine off the grape skins.

WHITE GRAPE CONCENTRATE

RED GRAPE CONCENTRATE

BLACKBERRY

BLUEBERRY

RASPBERRY

SWEET CHERRY

A blend of dark, sweet and tart cherries.

Always use the fruit purees in the primary or secondary fermenter.  Never boil the purees.

APPLE CONCENTRATE

APRICOT

BLACKBERRY

BLUEBERRY

K1V-1116 (12-14% alcohol tolerance)

All purpose.  For producing wines from grapes and fresh fruit.

RC-212 (12-14% alcohol tolerance)

For producing red wines of smooth character and rounded structure.

71B-1122 (14% alcohol tolerance)

For producing wines with a fruity aroma.  Ideal for concentrates.

ICV D-47 (15% alcohol tolerance)

For producing superior quality white wines.  Ideal for dry and fruity white wines.

EC-1118 (18% alcohol tolerance)

For producing all white wines, sparkling wines, ciders and to restart stuck fermentations.

BACCHUS MALOLACTIC BACTERIA

Each

MONTRACHET (8-10% alcohol tolerance)

All purpose.  For producing full-bodied red and white wines.

PASTEUR CHAMPAGNE (12% alcohol tolerance)

For producing white wines, some red wines, fruit juices and to restart stuck fermentations.  Not commonly used for sparkling wines.

COTE DES BLANC (EPERNAY 2)

For producing red, white, sparkling and non-grape fruit wines.  Slow fermenting.

PREMIER CUVE' (PRISE DE MOUSSE)

For producing red wines, white wines and champagne and to restart stuck fermentations.

PASTEUR RED

Encourages development of varietal fruit flavors, balanced by complex aromas when using grapes from the Cabernet family.  Also good for use with grapes picked early.

YEAST STARTER, 2 oz

For culturing and stuck fermentation.

44½ x 10½ x 45

26 x 10½ x 27

19 x 10½ x 27