Rainy Crick
U-Brew
SINCE 1994
The Winery in Nanaimo
CALIFORNIA CONNOISSEUR
4 WEEK VALUE WINES
California Connoisseurâ„¢ is a celebration of sunshine.
Made from the finest grape concentrates California has to offer, California Connoisseur™ has become synonymous with outstanding wines of distinctive character, worthy of being served to all who appreciate the proud heritage of the vintner’s art.
Bergamais
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A refreshing, lighter red wine with full fruit flavours of cherries and berries found in Gamay - the featured grape. Consume young and slightly chilled.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
Deep ruby colour with a black currant and cedar nose. A full bodied wine having a tannic character when young. Capable of long ageing. Includes premium oak.
California Red
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A special red blend developed by our Winemaster to meet most of your entertaining needs. A light bodied dry wine for easy drinking.
Malbec
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Medium
Medium to full body with ripe dark fruit aromas, notes of vanilla and spice and flavours of raspberry and ripe cherry produce a long velvety finish.
Merlot
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
The popular Merlot grape produces an exceptional soft, low tannin wine. A smooth wine, rich in flavours of blackberry and black currant. Includes premium oak.
Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
A rich, full-bodied wine with velvety tannins. Flavours of ripe black fruits and spice fill the mouth. A fabulous companion for hearty beef and vegetarian stews, braised meats and Portobello mushrooms.
Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
Rich in complexity with a velvety finish full of spices and fruit. Hints of blackberry and strawberry.
Sangiovese
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A wine meant for drinking young as well as aged. A lively fresh and fruity wine that is produced from classic red grape varieties.
Shiraz
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Medium
A rich, dark red wine that has a strawberry bouquet. Flavours of plum and blackberry with firm tannins.
Valpolicella Style
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Medium
Full, rich fruit flavours are driven from this ruby red Italian styled wine. Dry, light to medium bodied.
Vieux Château du Roi
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Medium
A robust, yet smooth wine with a bouquet of ripe berries and flavours of plum. This wine will age well.
White Zinfandel
Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
An extremely popular fruity flavoured, very light ros wine. Feature grape is the California Zinfandel. Serve well chilled.
White Zinfandle
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
Flavourful, medium-bodied ros with an attractive fruity bouquet. Refreshing when served chilled.
California White
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A special blend developed by our Winemaster to satisfy your everyday white wine needs. A French Colombard blend that shows rich straw colour and smooth fruit flavour.
Chamblaise
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
Featured grape variety is the Chardonnay. It produces a fresh, crisp dry wine with hints of apple and pear.
Chardonnay Semillon
Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
This unique blend of two sensational white wine grapes. Straw to pale gold in colour with a smooth and dry lingering finish. Includes premium oak.
French Colombard
Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Medium
This crowd pleaser is smooth and soft with a clean, dry flavour. Able to be consumed young.
Gewürztraminer
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
Distinctive white wine with a bold, floral bouquet and spicy citrus fruit flavours.
Johanisberg Riesling
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A light, fresh wine with a flowery bouquet. Medium bodied wine with the fruity flavours of lime, apricot and honey. Includes elderflowers.
Liebfraumilch Style
Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A popular German-style wine featuring the Johannisberg Riesling grape. Light and fruity with a delicate bouquet. Includes elderflowers.
Pinot Blanc
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A medium bodied, delicate wine with an elegant soft flavour and velvety fragrance. The white counterpart of the popular Pinot Noir.
Pinot Chardonnay
Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
Clean, crisp and dry. Complex flinty taste is complimented by a delicate floral aroma. Includes premium oak.
Pinot Grigio
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
A refreshing, light-bodied white wine with flavours of citrus, green apple and honeydew melon. Enjoy as a sipping wine or serve with lighter meals including open-faced sandwiches, filet of sole, or cheeses such as Brie and Camembert, with water crackers.
Riesling
Sweetness: 0 Alcohol: 11.5% Oak: None Body: Light
Smooth, full bodied table wine with a soothing citrus bouquet. Snappy acid compliments many spicy foods.
Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
A dry, medium bodied delicate wine which is growing in popularity. Smooth and full flavoured with subtle grassy, herbal aromas. Includes toasted oak.