Below is a list of all of the red wine kits we offer
for sale. For most of the wines, we have also added a description
of the wine and suggested food pairings. For those wine
without that information, we are still trying to find the
appropriate information. As we find it and as we add more
wines, we will update this page. If you have any information
you would like to see added to the page, please send us
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link below:
| Variety |
Type |
Description |
Food Pairings |
| Amarone Classico |
Red |
Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy, our Amarone is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and full of ripe tannins.
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N/A |
| Australian Mataro-Shiraz |
Red |
Whatever the name or origin, the Mataro grown in Australia basks in brilliant heat and produces wines headily redolent of blackberries and black cherry, with a rich, chewy finish. Blended with this is Australia’s most famous red grape, Shiraz. With blackberry character as well, it also brings on an intense “jammy” flavor with plums, blackcurrant, red cherries, black pepper and a wonderfully lush fruity finish. Together, these two grapes make a wine of power and weight, with mouth-filling body and richness. |
Perfect with roasts and grilled red meat, it’s a fantastic wine for the barbecue. |
| Australian Petit Verdot |
Red |
Petit Verdot is one such variety. It makes unsurpassed red wines in Bordeaux, where it goes into their classic Cabernet-Merlot blends, yet the climate there is too cool to ripen it reliably. Not so in Australia, where Petit Verdot rises to glory unseen in the old world. Best described as a “Super Cabernet”, it makes dark, rich wines with wonderfully concentrated flavors of spice, blackberry and blackcurrant. With smooth, gripping tannins and an elegant structure leading to a magnificent boldly oaked finish, this a wine for long term ageing and special occasions. |
N/A |
| Barbaresco |
Red |
Cousin to Barolo. A balance of lush aromas, robust fruit flavors & dry, full finish round out this fine red. |
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| Barolo |
Red |
This is a full-bodied wine with high tannins and a rich flavor. Plum and berry flavors add complexity. This wine needs additional aging to soften the tannins, but the wait is well worth it. |
rack of lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew, pasta with sun-dried tomatoes |
| Bergamais (Beaujolais)
|
Red |
This wine is made in a fruity style ideal for early consumption. Medium colored and medium bodied, the wine features flavors of raspberry and cassets accompanied by an aroma of bell peppers. It is low in tannins and soft on the palate. Served slightly chilled, its fruitiness is heightened. This is an easy drinking red wine suitable for many occasions. |
Finger foods and apetizers |
| Bourgeron Rouge (Red Burgundy) |
Red |
This pleasant wine has a bouquet of sweet cherries accompanied by dusty tannins, which produces a lingering flavor. Medium in color, dry and crisp in the mouth, this is an early-drinking red wine with the rich flavors to complement a wide variety of foods. |
Red meats, cheese dishes, ham and smoked salmon |
| Brunello |
Red |
Deep ruby red in colour, it treats the palate
to explosive notes of blackberries, prunes
and aromatic vanilla, supported by a chewy
tannin structure. Deep and imposing, this
full-bodied wine will mature brilliantly in
the bottle.
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N/A |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
Red |
This is perhaps the most famous of the grape varietals in the world. California's best red wines often are made of this grape, which is surprisingly easy to grow and make into wine. Great Cabs have bouquets with traces of cassis, blackberry, cedar, butterscotch, green peppers, chocolate, cocoa, leather, etc. |
rich red meats, pastas, barbecued or grilled chicken |
| Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend |
Red |
The soft character of Merlot is the perfect foil for Cabernet’s intensity, resulting in a smooth, lightly oaked wine, with the fullness of ripe berries.
|
prime rib, roast duck, pasta with meat sauces, braised chicken breasts |
| Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz Blend |
Red |
A deep red wine with a classic blackcurrant flavour and a unique spicy overtone. It successfully combines the structure of the noble Cabernet Sauvignon and the texture of the Shiraz.
|
lamb cutlets, sausages, veal scaloppini |
| Chat Dormant |
Red |
An earthy, dark, red wine with medium body, a velvety texture and the aroma of blackberries and cherries.
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N/A |
| Chianti |
Red |
Native to the Tuscany region of Italy, this luscious wine is admired for its rich, velvety fruitiness, subtly accented with oak.
|
grilled peppers, lasagna, pasta with clams |
| Chilean Cabernet Merlot Syrah |
Red |
N/A |
N/A |
| Coteau Royal |
Red |
The ideal bistro wine–best enjoyed young. The soft red hue gives way to a taste experience redolent with overtones of ripe fruit and cherry berry. A touch of tannin gives this wine a pleasant finish.
|
N/A |
| Coteau Sur Mer |
Red |
This well-balanced wine is both rich and complex. Soft on the palate, it tastes of plum and blackcurrant, with a hint of chocolate.
|
N/A |
| Domaine-des-Brumes |
Red |
A medium-bodied, dry red wine with the taste and aroma of soft, ripe berries.
|
N/A |
| Grande Shiraz |
Red |
This massive wine bursts with ripe berries and bold layers of oak. Its incredible rich, deep colour and full body explode with jammy, vibrant fruit. |
N/A |
| Grande Vieux Chat Du Roi |
Red |
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.
|
N/A |
| Grande Vieux Chateau du Roi |
Red |
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.
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N/A |
| Graves |
Red |
Deep, full-bodied wine with warm oak aroma. |
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| Grenache Syrah Mourvedre |
Red |
N/A |
N/A |
| Jermillon |
Red |
An elegant, medium-bodied red wine that has smooth, soft berry undertones melding with a medium oakey flavour.
|
N/A |
| L'Collage |
Red |
An intense red with a nose of cassis and spice. |
N/A |
| Luna Red |
Red |
Rich & flavorful, this blend marries intense aromas with complex flavors bursting of cherry & raspberry. |
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| Malbec |
Red |
This almost black grape produces a rustic, medium-bodied red wine. |
Best served with hearty meats such as beef and lamb. |
| Merlot |
Red |
Merlot is the most important grape varietal grown in Bordeaux and forms the backbone of many "meritage" (Bordeaux-style) blends. It is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but displays more fruity than herbaceous or vegetal character. Produces supple and richly coloured wines with a nutmeg spiciness and plummy fruitiness. Blends well with Cabernet Sauvignon and is ideal for early drinking. |
roast lamb with rosemary, duck à l'orange, pheasant in cream sauce, beef stew |
| Montepulciano |
Red |
Montepulciano is a robust, flavourful dry red wine that goes well with a variety of foods. This ruby red wine with hints of plums and earthy notes is low in tannin giving it a soft finish. Moderate oaking enhances the character. |
N/A |
| New Zealand Marlborough Pinot Noir |
Red |
Burgundy, the world’s most famous Pinot Noir, is classified by the French as a “feminine” wine, and they declare it the Queen of Reds, with good reason. Delicate rather than burly, yet intensely perfumed with raspberry and violet aromas, Pinot Noir can be almost overwhelming to the senses, layering on red fruit characteristics, with red cherry, strawberry and raspberry. New Zealand’s Marlborough region, at the top of the South Island, is an ideal growing area for Pinot Noir. It has the sunniest, driest climate in all of New Zealand with the brilliant sunshine moderated by cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. This ensures that the grapes ripen slowly and perfectly. New Zealand Pinot Noir offers amazingly lush flavors and an extraordinarily long finish, with silky tannins gripping the palate like velvet, with a final elusive aftertaste of spice and toasty vanilla. |
nut loaf, breast of veal, Italian meat loaf, roast leg of lamb |
| Petite Sirah |
Red |
Petite Sirah is not related to Syrah/Shiraz. It has a deep, dark color with jamminess and good acidity. |
pasta |
| Pinot Noir |
Red |
Pinot Noir has become a sort of Holy Grail for winemakers of late. It is a very difficult wine to get right and very tough to describe. With an aroma of raspberries or strawberries, it can be full-bodied but is never heavy like Cabernet. Pinot Noir is an elegant grape that take a lifetime to make well. |
nut loaf, breast of veal, Italian meat loaf, roast leg of lamb |
| Red Bordailles (Bordeaux) |
Red |
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.
|
N/A |
| Rioja |
Red |
Spain's most famous red blend. Wines from this region tend toward the traditional Bordeaux style. |
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| Rosa |
Red |
This bold, robust, mouth-filling delight is indeed the "king" of all red wines. |
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| Rosso Grande |
Red |
An intense wine, it boasts a deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aroma. Bursting with vibrant flavours of ripe berries and black cherries, Rosso Grande is a dry, powerful wine with finesse and elegance.
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hearty red meat dishes, sharp cheeses (Stilton, aged Cheddar, blue cheese) |
| Sangiovese |
Red |
The superstar of the Tuscan winemaking scene, Sangiovese takes a long, warm growing season to produce the best fruit, redolent of truffles, blackberries and black currants. |
N/A |
| Sangiovese/Merlot |
Red |
This Super Tuscan wine is richly full-body with an intense bouquet of juicy raspberries and toasted oak. This deep ruby colored wine delivers an intensely earthy taste that is balanced by layers of dark plummy fruit, delicate hints of vanilla and wel-intergrated, modest tannins. |
N/A |
| Shiraz |
Red |
The Syrah (Shiraz) grape originated in Asia Minor where it was called the "Shiraz" grape, as it still is by the Australians. Syrah makes up the primary red wines of the Rhone Valley of France. Deep, dark, opaque, burnt purple color. It has an sroma that's intensely spicy with overtones of tar, and fresh jam. A flavor that is peppery-rich. |
grilled ribs, lamb souvlaki, steak, spaghetti bolognaise |
| South African Pinotage |
Red |
Its layered aromas of ripe raspberry, spices, red cherry and fruitcake give way to a rich complexity of flavors that include raspberry, vanilla, plum, coffee and a subtle hint of banana in the finish. |
N/A |
| South African Pinotage Cabernet |
Red |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tempranillo |
Red |
This medium to full-bodied red wine has pronounced sweet vanilla aromas with flavors of cherries, currants and coconuts. One of Spain's classic grape varieties, Tempranillo is blessed with bright color, fresh penetrating aroma, light on the palat and of medium alcohol content. |
Finger foods, light pasta, ham and veal |
| Valpolicella |
Red |
Valpolicella is a delicate, nutty-scented, slightly bitter-tasting wine from the Veneto region of Italy. It is light, fruity and enjoyable when young. It is an excellent every-day wine. |
pasta with meat sauce, chicken cacciaatore, tandoori chicken |
| Vieux Chateau Du Roi |
Red |
A complex blend of grapes is used to create this rich, tannic wine. Definitely a wine you’ll want to oak.
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N/A |
| Zinfandel |
Red |
Zinfandel is one of the most popular grapes grown in California and is known for its robust tannins, well-rounded aromas and lush flavors. It has a deep red-purple color, along with a berry-like, jammy-intense, spicy characteristic. |
beef teriyaki, melon, fruit salad, cheese |
