These wines are ready to bottle in 7 - 8 weeks, however some will greatly benefit from long term aging.  Cellar the red wines for 6 - 8 months or even up to a year.

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KENRIDGE FOUNDERS ESTATE WINES

KenRidge™ Founder's Series is the evolution of over three decades of winemaking expertise and features wines of extraordinary elegance and sophistication. Each kit will create an exceptional wine showcasing unique characteristics produced by the specific terroir and climatic conditions of vineyards within its Appellation of Origin.  Every KenRidge™ Founder's Series ultra-premium wine kit contains varietal grape juices and premium grape juice concentrates of unsurpassing quality, from its distinctive Appellation of Origin. The origin of these ultra-premium wines may change from year to year, in order to ensure the best quality product available. Each wine's Region of Origin is denoted on the product packaging. Ken Ridge™ Founder's Series' world renowned varietals and superior blends will stimulate the palates of the most discerning wine enthusiasts.

WHITE WINES

GERMAN RIESLING - Mosel River - Mosel-Saar-Rewer, Germany
KenRidge Founder’s Series Mosel River Valley Riesling impeccably reflects the individuality of its terroir. This classic Riesling features a beautifully expressive bouquet suggesting green apples, stone fruit and honeysuckle with delicate floral notes and a clever touch of mineraliness to give it a distinctly German identity. Balanced on the palate, flavours of citrus, apricot and honey will engage your senses. Your KenRidge Founder’s Series German Riesling will benefit from a minimum of 3 months cellaring. Aging for a least a year will result in superbly developed flavours.

NEW ZEALAND SAUVIGNON BLANC - Marlborough, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc is a very popular varietal today and NewZealand produces intense, racy, flavourful wines from this grape. Our KenRidge™ Founder’s Series Sauvignon Blanc is straw-coloured with fresh, appealing aromas of cut grass, gooseberry, passion fruit, melon, citrus and green pepper. These aromas carry over to create clean, ripe, juicy, tart flavours on the palate with a gracefully long lemon lime finish. To appreciate this Sauvignon Blanc’s crisp acidity and refreshing style, please enjoy young.

RED WINES - MADE WITH HARVEST CRUSH™ GRAPE PACK (fermented on the skins)

BRUNELLO - Tuscany, Italy
In Brunello, Sangiovese grapes are transformed into a wine of robust character that is renowned throughout the world. Traditionally aged for many years in oak barrels, this bold red wine possesses a rich garnet colour and a wealth of complex flavours. Expect licorice, coffee, cedar and blackberry aromas that carry through to the palate. With extended cellaring you will have a rich, full-bodied wine with spicy complex flavours, round tannins and a very elegant, lingering finish.

[New!]CABERNET MERLOT - California, North Coast
Direct from the famed North Coast of California comes this New World blend of Merlot from Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Each varietal introduces the perfect complement to the assemblage. Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and depth of flavour with rich black fruit and violet notes and Merlot is the silky, soft, seductive partner that mellows out the mouth-feel with flavours of plum and red berry. Fabulous in its youth with rare to medium rare grilled red meats, such as beef tenderloin, rib eyes, T-Bone and New York strips, or aged Canadian Cheddar. After two years of aging enjoy with beef stews, braised meats, lentil dishes and casual sipping on cold winter evenings.
CABERNET SHIRAZ - Riverland Region, South Australia
The blending of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon became popular among Australian winemakers in the 1960’s. KenRidge™ Founder’s Series Shiraz/Cabernet combines the strengths of each varietal. The intensity and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the famous spicy fruit flavours of Shiraz come together to create a rich full-bodied wine that is warm and generous with soft, rounded flavours with a medium tannin finish.  It is recommended that you cellar your KenRidge Founder’s Series Australian Cabernet/Shiraz a minimum of 3 months. Aging for a least a year will result in superbly developed flavours.

[New!]CARMÉNÈRE - Chile, Maipo Valley
Carménère, once thought to be Merlot, until growers started noticing different growing and ripening stages in some of the vineyards, was discovered through DNA fingerprinting in 1994. Carménère, one of the grapes of Bordeaux, France was difficult to bring into full ripeness in France’s cooler climate and has since been removed; however, in Chile’s warmer climate it is thriving. Expect the charm of Merlot and the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Flavours of blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, currant, plum and cherry will dominate the palate. Carménère is quickly becoming the signature grape of Chile. The rich fruit, soft tannins and full-bodied styling suggests serving with saucy barbecued ribs, beef stews, braised short ribs, peppercorn steaks, beef kebobs with four peppercorn dipping sauce, grilled steaks with your favourite barbecue sauce, rich lentil dishes and pulled pork sandwiches.
GRENACHE/SYRAH/MOUVEDRE (GSM) - Lanquedoc, France  
The winemaker's of France have known for centuries that blended wines combine the strengths of each varietal resulting in a superior wine than what each varietal could create on its own. In this superb red, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre come together to create a rich full-bodied wine boasting an intricate collection of flavours. Its full nose has generous cherry, plum and blackberry aromas with toasty vanilla undertones and a dash of white pepper. Initial fruit flavours gain complexity as more spicy, earthy and savoury elements show themselves in the warm and generous finish. A delicious Rhone-style red wine fine yet firm tannins.

[New!]MERLOT - Chile, Maipo Valley
Soft, subtle, silky, seductive and smooth are some of the best words to describe everything a Merlot fan is searching for. Expect lush fruit flavours of plum, cherry and strawberry. The subtle exposure to oak will develop the next layer, including flavours of smoke, spice and oak. Merlot makes for a great sipping wine, however when food is on your mind, think of duck breast with cherry sauce, lightly seasoned barbecued chicken legs and thighs, grilled steak and mushrooms, pepperoni and mushroom pizza, cold prime rib sandwiches, meat pies, hamburgers, pot roast, lamb shank, veal marsala and beef on a bun with dipping gravy.

[New!]PINOTAGE - South Africa, Swartland
Developed in 1925, Pinotage is a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, the latter being known as Hermitage in South Africa, hence the name. This full-bodied red wine shows good depth of flavour, with an elegant and velvety texture. Fruit-forward aromas and flavours of red fruits, cherry, blackberry and plum will dominate. Through subtle oak aging, notes of cedar, spice and cocoa will develop. The smooth, soft approach makes this a perfect wine for casual sipping, yet there is enough structure to accompany a wide range of food items. Serve with grilled steaks, beef bourguignon, hearty winter bean soups, ratatouille, grilled tuna steaks, shredded pork risotto, grilled lamb and meat pies.

[New!]SHIRAZ - Australia, Riverland Region
Big, bold and beautiful. This rich, medium to full-bodied wine has won the hearts and palates of many wine drinkers across the world. Expect rich fruit aromas and flavours of blackberry, black cherry and plum, plus notes of cocoa, spice, black pepper. The addition of oak aging will develop more depth and complexity; look for flavours of cedar, smoke and leather. A very approachable wine in its youth, yet still has the weight and fruit concentration to age for two to four years. The rich fruit, soft tannins and full-bodied styling suggests serving with saucy barbecued ribs, beef stews, braised short ribs, peppercorn steaks, beef kebobs with four peppercorn dipping sauce, grilled steaks with your favourite barbecue sauce, rich lentil dishes and pulled pork sandwiches.
SUPERTUSCAN - Tuscany, Italy
The name SuperTuscan is used to describe a class of high quality wines not produced in accordance with Italian appellation laws. These premium Vino da Tavola wines made in the central Italian region of Tuscany are often a blend of Sangiovese and non-traditional Tuscan grape varieties. Our KenRidge™ Founder’s Series SuperTuscan wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is a full-bodied, muscular, red wine with aromas and flavours of rich black fruits, spice, vanilla, plum, leather and raisin.

[New!]TRES TINTO - Chile, Maipo Valley
Tres Tinto is Spanish for “Three Reds” and what better three reds to showcase than the traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon is a consistent top performer in Chile and provides the structure, depth of flavour, and moderate tannins desired for ageability. The Cabernet Franc lifts the aromatics and brings forward a display of spice notes. The Merlot rounds out the blend by providing a soft, silky charm to the palate. The blend of these three varietals will develop aromas and flavours of black currant, blackberry, red fruit, black pepper, herbal, tobacco and plum notes. Fire up the barbecue! Serve with grilled steaks, beef tenderloin and meaty back ribs. Try with shaved beef slices on crusty rolls, roast beef dinners and a meat lover’s pizza. Aged Canadian cheddar and fresh baguette will make for the perfect companion during a mid afternoon snack.

 

 

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VINTERRA PREMIUM PAIL WINES


Vinterra is a collection of impressive wines that deliver exceptional bouquet and flavour characteristics true to each specific varietal or blend. Each Vinterra product contains 23 litres of pasteurized grape must using the highest quality ingredients from the world’s finest wine regions. Vinterra wine kits do not require any addition of water and come complete with everything needed to create premium wines to be served proudly to family and friends. Vinterra produces wines of unique depth of flavour that deserve to age in order to develop their full potential. Enjoy!


WHITE WINES


CHARDONNAY
This classic white varietal has creamy oak and vanilla undertones accented with flavours and aromas of fresh green apples and lush tropical fruit.

SAUVIGNON BLANC
A refreshing, easy drinking, dry white wine with medium body. On the nose you will find herbaceous, grassy notes, tropical fruit and a hint of smokiness from the toasted oak.

PINOT GRIGIO
A fabulously balanced crisp white wine with a delicate floral bouquet. Flavours of tropical fruit, peach, apple and a subtle hint of spice and honey will entice your palate.

 

RED WINES


AMARONE
This big-bodied wine is alive with intense characters of ripe sun-dried fruit and satiating spice. Rich flavours of raisins, licorice, tobacco and dried fig linger on the palate. A higher alcohol wine, it needs time to mature and develop its distinct velvety flavours.

BAROLO
A rich and robust Italian wine with an intense bouquet of ripe berries and generous black fruit flavours complemented with firm tannins. This full-bodied wine is excellent with grilled steaks and hearty beef stews. Contains premium oak.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This flavoursome wine is deep ruby in colour and has bold fruit flavours of blackberry, black currants plums with a dash of spice. Dry to the taste with red berry and cedar aromas.

MERLOT
A fabulously smooth, and easy drinking, dry red wine with low tannins. Rich in colour, this Merlot is filled with flavours of blackberry, black currant and plums.

SHIRAZ
This immensely popular dry red wine is rich and intense. Its peppery nose has notes of chocolate and spice. Flavours include bell pepper, plum and red berry fruits like black currents and blackberries.