Crescent Wines Cellar Craft Mid Range Wines

CHILEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Red
An appealing classic from Chile. Deep colour; full body and a surprisingly soft finish. Berry scent and flavour, balanced by mellowing toasted oak. A friendly favourite.

WASHINGTON WHITE MERLOT - Blush
A truly unique wine, exclusive to CellarCraft. All the charm of a fine Merlot but with the freshness and softness that comes when the juice is quickly separated from the skins. Inviting salmon coloured hue. Incredible fruit. Finished with our exclusive “Flavour Reserve.” A blush wine you must try.

Prestige Whites

CHARDONNAY (California Reserve)
California Chardonnay concentrate is blended with flavourful Santa Barbara Chardonnay juice. Grapefruit, green apple and pear aromatics dominate the nose. The medium body is clean and crisp with flavours of green apple and citrus which continue through the wonderful finish. The wine comes together in a couple of months and should be enjoyed within a year or so. Serve lightly chilled on its own or with seafood, chicken, pork or vegetable dishes. Best with foods that are not too heavily sauced.

PINOT GRIGIO (California Reserve)
We have added just enough Yakima Pinot Gris to our California Pinot Grigio to elevate the aromatics and finish of the wine to a level above the norm. The nose has a pronounced, refreshing citrus character with a back note of juicy peach. The mouth-feel is crisp with citrus qualities and the overall sensation delightfully lingers through a good finish. Begins to show harmony and balance after a few months and is usually consumed within a year. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with light chicken, fish or pork dishes. Works well with most Asian foods.

RIESLING (California Reserve with flavour reserve)
Johannisberg Riesling is lighter and less exuberant than cooler climate Rieslings but still reflects the bright citrus and ripe fruit character that makes Riesling one of the more versatile white wines. Finished with a Flavour Reserve to balance the wine’s natural acidity and highlight the fruity notes of the wine. An off-dry sensory impression. Serve as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to most foods. Works especially well with Asian dishes, fish, pork, and chicken. Let the wine rest at least 2-4 weeks after bottling, then serve lightly chilled. Usually enjoyed within 12 months.

SAUVIGNON BLANC (California Reserve)
Juice and concentrate from Lake County produces a fresh, crisp, medium-bodied wine with restrained aromas of gooseberry and lime followed by refreshing light flavours of fruit and a bracing core. An excellent wine for social sipping, with appetizers, chicken, and fish. A classic pairing with soft goat cheese. Chill and enjoy a couple of months after bottling.
WHITE SHIRAZ BLUSH (California Reserve with flavour reserve)
California Shiraz, which received minimum skin contact, is the heart of this wine. An all natural, 230 ml Flavour Reserve (featuring Viognier) is added after fermentation to add body, elevate the aromatics and create a just off-dry finish. The light salmon colour comes from the brief skin contact. The nose has complex layers of honeysuckle, strawberry, apricot, and tropical fruit. On the palate, the wine is smooth and round with notable strawberry flavour and a suggestion of tropical fruit. Don't confuse this as just another take on White Zinfandel. The wine shows well after a couple months of ageing and is usually consumed within a year. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with light foods. Try it with chicken, salads, deserts, and Asian dishes.

Prestige Reds - Mini Crushed Grape Packs

AMARONE style (Global Cuvée)
Uses an Italian Valpolicella blend made with Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara
grapes. Fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin crushed grape pack made from equal portions
of California CABERNET and BARBERA grapes and sun-dried red wine grapes. A robust wine with an earthy aroma backed by notes of spice and vanilla. When young, concentrated flavours of black cherry and figs compete with un-mellowed oak, firm tannins and an alcohol level above 14%. Six months in the bottle will bring harmony to the flavours and softer tannins for a rich,well-rounded mouth feel and lingering finish. Another year or two of aging will create a truly special wine. This wine can be enjoyed sipped like port or ready to take on your most robust foods like game, sticky ribs, rich pasta or blue cheese.

BARBERA (Global Cuvée)
California and Italian Barbera is fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin California Barbera crushed grape pack and untoasted American oak to deliver a medium-bodied wine with unique complexity and character. Deep crimson colour. Fruity aromatics, dominated by raspberry and blackberry, with lightly spicy notes and a suggestion of vanilla. Well-rounded mouth-feel. Flavours of black fruit and a nice finish. Six months ageing is recommended to refine the balance between fruit, spice, tannins, and oak. Will continue to develop for more than a year. This wine should match well with a wide variety of hearty foods. Italian pasta with tomatoes, eggplant, chicken, or red meats. Anything barbequed.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (California Reserve)
This California Cabernet, fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin crushed California CABERNET SAUVIGNON grape pack, delivers a characteristically firm-tannin wine with loads of black fruit character made more interesting by the vanilla notes from the oak. The aromatics suggest blackberry and black currant. Flavour is centered around red and black currants, which remain evident through the nice finish. 6 months aging should reveal a harmonized wine with somewhat softened tannins but the wine will improve for a year or two. This is a wine to serve with beef and lamb.

GSM - Grenache,Syrah,Mourvédre (International)
This Cabernet delivers a characteristically firm-tannin wine with loads of black fruit character made more interesting by the vanilla notes from the oak. The aromatics suggest blackberry and black currant. Flavour is centered around red and black currants which remain evident through the nice finish. Six months of ageing should reveal a harmonized wine with somewhat softened tannins, but the wine will improve for a year or two. This is a wine to serve with beef and lamb.

MERLOT (California Reserve)
California Merlot with 1.5 litres virgin crushed California MERLOT grape pack. The wine releases aromas of raspberry and cherry and a subtle toasted note, followed by flavours of raspberry and strawberry. Gentle tannins and well integrated oak contribute structure to the fruit driven profile without being too aggressive. Should show its true character in about 6 months but will continue to develop for at least a year. This soft red pairs with red meats and will work well with roast chicken.

OLD VINE ZINFANDEL (California Reserve)
A medium-bodied Zinfandel, with juice and concentrate from Lodi, that shows complex dark fruit and spice notes. Attractive tannins and added depth are contributed by fermentation with the virgin, crushed grapes and untoasted American oak. An attractive wine that is a sound choice for social situations and with most red meats and pasta dishes. Widely chosen as the house favourite for barbeques. Inviting after a few weeks, but does show more depth and balance after about 6 months, and will continue to develop for a couple of years. Serve at cellar temperature.

MALBEC (Argentinean)
This wine uses Argentinean Malbec juice and is fermented on virgin Argentinean Malbec crushed grapes. The finished wine shows deep, purple-hued colour, is medium-bodied with complexity and character that exemplifies Argentina's signature grape. Plum and raspberry flavours and aromas introduce the wine with chocolate notes following. The finish encores the fruit and introduces mineral tones against bright acidity. Age at least 6 months for mature flavour and balance. In Argentina, this wine is the national favourite for barbeque beef and spicy sauces.
PINOT NOIR (California Reserve)
We use California Pinot Noir must (and an accent of Pinotage) fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin California Pinot Noir crushed grape pack and French oak for this bright and fruity wine. Expect to enjoy lively black cherry and, cranberry aromas and flavours against subtle spice and almond in the background. A few months ageing will subdue the oak and tannins to let the fruit shine and define the medium length finish. May be cellared for a year or more. The soft, light to medium-bodied wine may be lightly chilled and enjoyed as an aperitif or with chicken, pork, and simple beef dishes (not recommended for your best steaks or rich, braised foods). Pairs well with salmon.

SYRAH (California Reserve)
California Syrah fermented on a 1.5 litre virgin crushed California SYRAH grape pack produces a complex wine which reveals notes of red currant, black pepper, vanilla and toast all wrapped together in a slightly earthy manner. Gentle tannins guide the wine through a nice finish. Age at least 6 months to enjoy the integrated flavour. Will continue to develop for at least a year or two and probably longer. A great wine for hearty barbequed meats.

TEMPRANILLO (International)
We harvested Tempranillo grapes in La Mancha, Spain to capture the essence of the region's most famous red wine style. California Tempranillo concentrate has been added for more varietal flavour and extra body. After fermentation on the virgin crushed Spanish Tempranillo grapes, the medium-bodied wine shows lively blackberry and plum flavours with hints of vanilla, cocoa, and tobacco. Picks up spice and herbs on the finish. Age 6 months or more to enjoy the full, balanced complexity. Lively and bright enough for light dishes. Enough tannin and grip for cured, roasted, or grilled meat and fowl courses.