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Red Wine

Vintner's Cellar

Choose from our extensive selection of red, white, and fruit wines, with options ready to enjoy in as little as 4 to 8 weeks.

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Most wine kits yield 28 to 30 bottles.

 

Vintner's Cellar

REDS

Alicante

A big, full-bodied wine that is excellent as a before or after dinner drink. This deeply colored wine of purples and reds is sweet and aromatic. Its delectable smoothness is due to a low acid content, delivering a rich earthy flavor, but it is mainly used to increase the intensity of color and body in other grape varieties.

Comparable Wines: None

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Barbera

Recognized for its intensity of color and good structure of tannin and acid, it presents nuances of gooseberries and a smoky, peppery bouquet and is often added to a blend to liven it up. Smooth on the palate this wine ages well and mellows with time.

Comparable Wines: Zinfandel

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Bergamais

This supple, fruity and delicate red wine is best consumed young. Cherries and plums fill the nose and the sweet cherry follows through the mouth where it lingers . This refreshing wine is best served slightly chilled. It suits desserts and is excellent as an aperitif.

Comparable Wines: Bardolino, Pinot Noir Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Cabernet Franc

It is usually a less tannic and acidic wine with a lighter body and color. It is however, known to be more aromatic and herbaceous than most reds and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot in smaller quantities where it helps to heighten the organoleptic qualities of the blend.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordailles Rouge

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Cabernet Shiraz

This popular blend of elegant Cabernet Sauvignon along with the fruity flavor of Shiraz creates a lush, full-bodied wine bursting with blackberry, cherry and currant. The delicate oak aroma makes this very intense for all your senses.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

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Italian Super Tuscan

Subtle hints of vanilla with robust fruit flavor and heavy untoasted oak chip character add intense tannins to the palate. This wine offers traces of the old world that are big on flavor. Built with a strong back bone of acidity, this wine is better on the dinner table enjoyed with food rather than sipping alone.

Comparable Wines: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Montepulciano

This Italian classic has a deep ruby robe, with violet reflections. It is a complex bold wine with soft peppery tones and nuances of spice, wrapped up in a velvety texture. Well structured for aging.

Comparable Wines: Chianti, Sangiovese Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Ruby Cabernet

A cross between Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, it was developed to give a high yield vine in hot climate conditions. The “must” can be used to increase color intensities in blends or it can be used to produce a light table wine.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon Available In: Supreme Sterile Juice Only

Valpolicella

This refreshing, complex, medium-bodied wine, has a delicate bouquet and a rich texture. This wine possesses solid tannins and acids that delight the palate. Ruby-red color, intense raisin and floral flavors culminate in a long lingering finish. The wine is a versatile accompaniment for large dinner parties

Comparable Wines: Bardolino, Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir

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Amarone

An irresistible wine whose elegance draws you subliminally into its orbit. Intense ruby-garnet in color, it is redolent of a profusion of aromas of coffee, cherries and sun dried fruits. Its high alcohol makes it full and generous in the mouth and it overwhelms the palate with intense flavors, prolonging your pleasure with its characteristic slightly bitter finish.

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Bardolino

A medium-bodied red with a medium color. This wine has floral notes accompanied by ripe fruit. On the palate it has a smooth, well balanced, velvety structure.

​Comparable Wines: Bergamais, Pinot Noir Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Bordailles Rouge

A smooth and round wine, velvety with subtle notes of berry. Dry and medium in color, this clean and refreshing wine offers unique flavors of raspberry cassis and a touch of bell pepper aroma. Low in tannin. Generous and crisp on the palate ages well but can be enjoyed young

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Cabernet Merlot

Deep garnet hues, with a brilliant red sparkle. The intense nose of red fruits and herbaceous undertones rise from your glass. The wine is robust, fresh, well structured given its high ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon juice. With the addition of Merlot mellowing the wine, giving it that all too delightful appeal on the palate.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordailles Rouge

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Cabernet Trio

A blend of all 3 cabs: sauvignon, shiraz and merlot. An intense blend of red color with purplish hues along with the fruity lush flavor of shiraz. Deep garnet hues, red fruits and herbaceous undertones of merlot rise from your glass. A robust, rich bouquest of warm berries. Fresh and mellow, this wine gives a delightful appeal on the palate

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Lambrusco

Bright ruby red in color with violet reflections, this wine is complex, charming and subtle. The aromas of ripe berries, a hint of cherries and subtle herbaceous finish with good length and structure. This wine has mellow tannins with hints of red fruit on the palate and an attractive freshness. It is usually consumed young and often chilled.

Comparable Wines: None

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Petit Syrah

This varietal produces a big, robust, deep red wine with good aging potential. Because of its higher tannin levels, it is well suited to the amateur looking for a hefty red with substantial body. It is sometimes blended with Zinfandel to add some zest and complexity.

Comparable Wines: Syrah, Zinfandel Available In: Supreme Sterile Juice Only

Sangiovese

A rich dry wine. Well-balanced, strong and full-bodied with a deep ruby red color. This wine has rich flavors of cedar and blackcurrant. It has the deep flavor of intense fruit and mellow tannins with just a hint of vanilla from the oak. The finish is clean and pleasant and is best matched with spicy foods.

Comparable Wines: Chianti, Sangiovese Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Vieux Chateau Du Roi

Bright ruby color, this wine has a fine complex nose of plum and fruit jam. It is rich and hearty with a hint of ripe cherries on the palate. Its tannic backbone allows for graceful aging.

Comparable Wines: Chianti, Shiraz

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Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

Surprisingly smooth without any of the tart tannin. The fruity bouquet is rendered more enticing due to a hint of cassis, rich and dark in color, it delivers complex varietal flavors of cherries and blackberries, with a promise of herbs

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Shiraz Available In: Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Barolo

A wine that evokes legend and fascination with its brilliant garnet-red and flashes of amber. The bouquet is both pleasing and intense with aromatic notes of violets and oregano. Smooth in the mouth with crisp acidity, its firm but well integrated tannins give good length on the palate. It is a wine that exudes glory, nobility and power.

Comparable Wines: Montepulciano, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo

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Bourgeron Rouge

A dry, yet robust full-bodied French style wine with an aromatic black cherry bouquet. It has a deep color with a fruity well-rounded flavor of cranberry and cherry. Can be consumed young, but ages well too. It is a shallow, dry - easy drinking wine with the character and elegance of the wine styles of France.

Comparable Wines: Chat Dormant, Pinot Noir

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Intense red color with purplish hues, this California favorite has the delicate perfume of cherries and soft spice. A supple wine with mouth ‘smacking’ appeal and simple complexity. Its full body and solid tannins deliver a fresh spicy wine with mass appeal.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Franc, Bordailles Rouge

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Chianti

Beautiful deep garnet red with a delicate nose of red berry jam with floral hints and country berry nuances. This rich, velvety wine is full-flavored with subtle black pepper and cherry like overtones. It can be enjoyed both young and aged.

Comparable Wines: Sangiovese

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Merlot

The supple, round-bodied Merlot is enjoying increased popularity as a pure varietal. Medium to dark red, it has a distinct nose of cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants and mint, also displays some herbs and spices. A smooth mellow wine balanced for easy drinking, while its lower tannins indicate a wine that should be enjoyed relatively young

Comparable Wines: Bordailles Rouge, Cabernet Merlot, Malbec

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Pinot Noir

This wine has a slightly spicy nose with hints of balsawood as well as citrus notes. A soft lively fruitiness on the palate along with mellow tannins leaves a velvety finish in the mouth. It is often referred to as the chameleon of varietals. As a young wine it exhibits simple red fruit flavors such as cherry, strawberry and raspberry. As it matures it takes on a surprising complexity, with aromas of chocolate, venison, figs, prunes, truffles, violets and even a touch of smokiness.

Comparable Wines: Bourgeron Rouge Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Shiraz

This robust dry wine is dark in color with a rich bouquet of warm berries, fresh pepper accompanied by distinctly spicy notes. It ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance, perfect for entertaining. A powerful heavy oak finish fills the palate.

Comparable Wines: Cabernet Shiraz, Chianti, Vieux Chateau Du Roi

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Zinfandel Red

Bright ruby red with slight purple reflections. This wine has cherry and blackberry aromas with a subtle note of strawberries. Spice and pepper flavors fill the palate to both tease and satisfy

Comparable Wines: Barolo, Shiraz

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WHITES

Australian Chardonnay

Gold in the glass, this supple, elegant wine boasts rich aromas of honey and tropical fruits while apples, melon and vanilla oak tantalize the palate. Golden in hue and slightly tart, crisp and rich in varietal character. With aging you get complexity and smoothness

Comparable Wines: Semillon Chardonnay Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Chenin Blanc

It’s a distinctive dry white wine, can be sweet with a lush fruity bouquet. Complements the flavor of apples, cinnamon and honey. Great to age.

Comparable Wines: None

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Gewurztraminer

Deep yellow, it has a floral and lemon citrus nose. It is a lively wine with its trademark spiciness, it offers a frontal attack on your taste buds. Well-aged it becomes a truly distinctive and pleasant wine.

Comparable Wines: French Colombard, Riesling

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Johannisberg Riesling

A light-colored, delicately flavored wine which offers a slight tartness. Displays a flowery bouquet, complex fruit and cinnamon flavors make it crisp, clean and well structured.

Comparable Wines: Liebfraumilch

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Mosette

Well balanced and full of fruit with earthy qualities. It is light in body and color, with a cool clean taste. Typically off-dry, this wine is best enjoyed young.

Comparable Wines: Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Piesporter

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Pinot Blanc

Soft undertones of apples and peach, this full-bodied wine is best consumed young. A richly toned, delicate wine with an elegant floral aroma and velvety taste.

Comparable Wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio Available In: Supreme Sterile Juice Only

Riesling

Pale yellow with golden hues, it has citrus and floral aromas. It is a thoroughly refreshing wine that pleasantly fills the mouth with magnificent fruit flavors of crisp green apples and ripe apricots.

Comparable Wines: Johannisberg Riesling Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Semillon Chardonnay

This wonderful blend brings together two very different elements in a harmonic union. The Chardonnay brings its flavors of tropical fruits with hints of vanilla, while the Semillon contributes a honeyed vegetal character with nutty butterscotch nuances. The resulting wine is truly a symphony of flavors.

Comparable Wines: Chardonnay

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Valpolicella

This refreshing, complex, medium-bodied wine, has a delicate bouquet and a rich texture. This wine possesses solid tannins and acids that delight the palate. Ruby-red color, intense raisin and floral flavors culminate in a long lingering finish. The wine is a versatile accompaniment for large dinner parties

Comparable Wines: Bardolino, Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir

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Vinho Verde

This wine is crisp with an ever present note of acidity. Its flavor is decisively “lemony” which makes for a great summer wine chilled and served by the pool.

Comparable Wines: Verdicchio

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White Bourgeron

This delicate bouquet of peaches and apricots leads to a robust, full-bodied wine with a tang of citrus. Expect a crisp, clean finish. A summer favorite.

Comparable Wines: Chardonnay, Chamblaise

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Chamblaise

This easy drinking wine is light-bodied with a clear, smooth refreshing flavor. Essentially dry, but with floral character and a full intensity of fruit make it a universally appealing blend.

Comparable Wines: Chardonnay

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Cuvee Speciale

Light gold in color, having the intense aromas of citrus and the subtle tangy essence. Full and generous, this is a sumptuous wine with a rather soft finish that is well structured, tickling the palate. Excellent for sipping and perfect for a special meal.

Comparable Wines: Manoir Blanc

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Gribiano

A gentle scent of honey and herbs, light yet pleasantly tart, an incredibly smooth wine with fruity tones of melons and pears. Gribiano; Pinot Grigio and Trebbiano blend is a light amber color, hosting fruity in characters and has a well balanced acidity. Lively, fresh and exuberant, the finish is always clean and crisp.

Comparable Wines: Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano Available In: Supreme Sterile Juice Only

Liebfraumilch

With a pronounced floral bouquet and a perfect blend of sweetness, this is a particularly good wine when consumed young. Light and elegant, its flavor is soft in the mouth.

Comparable Wines: Gewuztraminer, French Colombard

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Palomino

A unique welcome addition to any table! A very aromatic light dry wine with low acid. You’ll appreciate the surprisingly nutty flavor, along with essences of apple and spice. All ends in a slightly bitter finish.

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Pinot Chardonnay

This bright and refreshing dry style white wine has the subtle fruit flavor of apple with delightful crispness and its firm acidity awakens your taste buds. You will truly enjoy its buttery after taste

Comparable Wines: Ruisseau Blanc Available In: Gold Medallion, Premium Elite and Supreme Sterile Juice

Ruisseau Blanc

A rich, medium-bodied wine with a bouquet of pear and apple. Savor flavors of vanilla, spice and toasted butterscotch. Ages well.

Comparable Wines; Chardonnay

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Soave

A fresh, vibrant easy drinking wine, pale straw in color, with a delicate spice, herbal aroma. The clean, crisp fruity flavor is enlivened with a pinch of citrus and a hint of almonds. This well balanced wine is best served slightly chilled.

Comparable Wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Trebbianno

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Vieux Chateau Du Roi

Bright ruby color, this wine has a fine complex nose of plum and fruit jam. It is rich and hearty with a hint of ripe cherries on the palate. Its tannic backbone allows for graceful aging.

Comparable Wines: Chianti, Shiraz

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White Zinfandel

A delightfully refreshing light wine, clean and gentle. Glowing with a soft pink hue. A strawberry aroma greets you. Enjoyed by the alcohol and fruity “cocktail” like appeal

Comparable Wines: None

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Chardonnay

A very dry, yet full-bodied wine, with gentle oak influenced aroma. This wine is crisp and clean making it wonderfully refreshing. Pleasant on the palate with hints of honey, apples and pears.

Comparable Wines: Chamblaise, Pinot Chardonnay

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French Colombard

Generally light in color, it is crisp yet moderately dry and has a lovely fragrant fruit bouquet, which makes it best to be consumed young and well chilled. A tingle of acidity carries the wine to a long finish.

Comparable Wines: Riesling

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Italian Frascati

This light bodied, crisp, slightly off dry wine is pale yellow in color with hints of “vinoso”. Tasting fruity and full of body with aromatics and flavor of ripe fruit, touches of honey and wild flowers

Comparable Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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Moscato

The Moscato’s unique smell and taste are easily recognized. It is distinct because of its concentration of aromas of musk, peach and apricot. It can also be made into a dessert wine... sensational!

Comparable Wines: None

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Piesporter

Pale yellow in color, this wine has a floral nose reminiscent of apple blossoms, with some exotic fruit notes. It is fresh and subtle with the proper amount of alcohol (not overpowering) The green apple lingers on the palate extensively.

Comparable Wines: Mosette, Riesling, Liebfraumilch

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Pinot Grigio

A succulent introduction, this wine has the gentle scent of honey and herbs. This dry straw-colored wine is light, yet pleasantly tart with softening hints of green melon. The finish is clean and crisp.

Comparable Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc

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Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp, light amber color with good acids. The nose is reminiscent of freshly cut herbs with a hint of mint. It will enhance rather than overpower any dish. A wonderful complement to any light dish and delightfully refreshing.

Comparable Wines: Pinot Grigio, White Bordailles

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Trebbiano

Light amber in color, with reflections bordering on golden. It has a fruity character with good acidity. Fresh and exuberant, with good alcohol level. Lively and fresh, this wine is suited for occasions.

Comparable Wines: Soave

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Verdicchio

Medium-bodied and complex with herbal aromas in the bouquet and flavors of lemon and peach. The finish is crisp and dry with excellent acidity. A gentle bite to entice the palate makes this appealing to many. Excellent when served young.

Comparable Wines: Vinho Verde

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White Bordailles

The result of this blending is a crisp dry wine that evokes aromas of figs, flowers and honey. Fresh and appealing, this wine has a delicate light body with many layers of flavor on the palate.

Comparable Wines: Brise de Mers, Sauvignon Blanc

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FRUIT WINES

Blueberry Bergamais

Bergamais is a supple delicate fruity red wine. With added undertones of plump wild blueberries it becomes a refreshing, full flavored wine, best consumed young. A sour but sweet finish of blueberries lingers in the mouth leaving you wanting more.

Green Apple Riesling

This refreshing energetic blend of Riesling and natural green apple makes this wine a crisp, dry smooth white wine just for enjoying on its own or for that perfect occasion.

Tropical Fruit Chardonnay

This carefully blended tropical fruity delight makes this Chardonnay a dry, full-bodied wine. Crisp and clean, wonderfully pleasant and refreshing on the palate. Perfect for sipping alone on a beautiful summer day.

Pear Riesling

Riesling is one of the most aromatic grape varieties in the world. This highly aromatic Pear Riesling wine is thoroughly refreshing with delicate floral undertones which pleasantly fill the mouth and refresh the palate on a warm summer day.

Blackberry Merlot

This dry, medium-bodied red wine combines Merlot’s soft, subtle nature with intense black currant and a burst of fruit flavours creating an easy drinking, anytime wine. This is a nice wine to enjoy with all types of food.

Strawberry Zinfandel

​A delightfully refreshing Rosé glowing with soft pink hues made from Zinfandel and fresh strawberries. This beautiful social wine is complex and medium-bodied leaving a long lasting strawberry finish on the palate

Pink Grapefruit

Delightful, tangy and a tasty combination of fresh citrus pink grapefruit flavor makes this blush wine perfect for a summer picnic. The subtle tartness leaves a light and refreshing sparkle on the palate.

Raspberry Merlot

Rich, medium-bodied blend of Merlot bursting with luscious rich raspberry flavors and aromas. Deep, soft round ripe tannins do not get in the way of pure pleasure when drinking this wine which can be served on a cold winter night accompanied by a rich chocolate dish.

Pinot Grigio/Pomegranate

This crisp white wine balanced with rich earthy pomegranates leaps out of the glass. Firm acidity from the Pinot Grigio gives it mouthwatering juiciness and a refreshing finish. A perfect aperitif/cocktail for priming the palate for food.

Wildberry Shiraz Fruit

Shiraz is a powerful and deeply satisfying red grape variety with its smoky fruit flavors and firm tannins. Matched up with ripe, intense, concentrated wildberry and a blend of field berries, this exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and acidity will have you at the bottom of your glass before you know it.

Black Cherry Pinot Noir

Subtle Pinot Noir blended with blackberries and cherries. A favourite grape type for its cherry, currant, raspberry and strawberry flavors. A silky mouth feel, medium-bodied explosion of deep blackberry fruit and rich cherries leaving a pleasant, lingering finish on the palate. Serve as a social wine or with desserts.

Blackberry Merlot

Round-bodied Merlot, medium to dark red. Distinct lush velvety tannins with intense plum and blackberry fruit. A smooth mellow wine enjoyed by all.

Apricot Riesling

A bouquet of lilies and orange flowers with apricot overtones make this a fresh, intense semi-dry Riesling with added apricot flavors. Medium-bodied with a balanced finish. Serve as a social wine together with fine conversation.

Kiwi Riesling

A classic firm Riesling grape varietal, this luscious semi-dry wine shows notes of kiwi with a very subtle and delicate nose. Light and refreshing, it’s a perfect way to relax at the end of the day.

Peach Chardonnay

Delicately flavored, very dry, medium bodied Chardonnay with subtle and delicate layers of pure mid-summer peach flavor, leaving a crisp, clean and refreshing light citrus finish on the palate. Makes a great dinner wine.

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