Rainy Crick
U-Brew
SINCE 1994
The Winery in Nanaimo
KENRIDGE - 8 WEEK PREMIUM WINES
Distinctive style and elegance.
Celebrating extraordinary wines from around the globe.
KenRidgeâ„¢ Showcase features wines of extraordinary elegance and sophistication from the most celebrated and acclaimed wine-producing countries around the world. Each ultra-premium kit will create a wine that is distinctive, showcasing unique characteristics produced by the specific terroir and climatic conditions of the country of origin.
Amarone Style Italy
Alcohol: 13.5% Oak: Yes Body: Full
Almost black in colour and a nose of spice, tar and dried berries. Rich flavours of dried fruit and prunes typical of wines made from dried grapes. Robust pastas, braised meats and hearty beef stews pair well with this smooth wine. Includes premium Hungarian oak.
Cabernet Malbec Carménère Chile
Alcohol: 13.5% Oak: Yes Body: Full
The rich black fruits of Cabernet, along with the spice and full mouth-feel of the Malbec, and the smooth plumy fruit notes of the Carmenere showcase a perfect balance of flavour, texture and structure to this blend. Heat up the grill and enjoy with steaks, lamb chops and cheese burgers.
Cabernet Sauvignon Australia
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Full
Deep ruby colour with black currant, eucalyptus and cedar nose. A rich, full-bodied wine with silky tannins, ripe black fruit and oak. Excellent with wild game, steaks and roast beef. Also great with full flavoured pastas and aged firm cheeses. Includes premium American oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon France
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
This small, thick-skinned grape is know as one of the top red wine grape varieties of the world and makes a serious red wine. Dark in colour and rich in tannin, this wine is brimming with blackcurrant and plum flavours. The richness of vanilla and cedarwood are produced with the addition of oak. This is a wine worthy of aging.
Cabernet Shiraz Australia
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Full
A rich, full-bodied wine with ripe fruit such as plum and blackberry, a spicy nose and silky tannins complemented by toasted oak. Superb choice for beef tenderloin and spicy red meats. Includes premium American toasted oak and Elderberries.
Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Australia
Alcohol: 14% Oak: Yes Body: Full
This oak aged, full-bodied red has velvety tannins and a rich mouth feel. The Cabernet offers up black currant, blackberry and a touch of eucalyptus notes, while the Shiraz provides ripe black fruits, cocoa and spice notes. The Merlot adds plum and cherry characteristics which soften and round out the mouth-feel. enjoy with marinated red meats, saucy barbecued ribs and beef brisket.
Malbec Chile
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Full
A wonderfully soft, round wine with slightly sweet black berry fruit aromas and flavours. This wine has a lush rich texture and is nicely balanced. A great sipping wine that matches well with roasts and prime rib cooked to perfection. Includes premium American toasted oak.
Merlot France
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
A medium-bodied wine with the rich juicy flavours of red berries, plum and black pepper. This wine is a great partner for lamb, roasts, hamburgers and pastas. Includes premium American regular and toasted oak
Pinot Noir New Zealand
Alcohol: 13% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
An elegant, medium bodied red wine with good structure and understated tannins. Look for raspberry, sour cherry, red plum and earthy notes on the nose and a fabulously round finish. A very versatile food wine that is excellent paired with your favourite grilled seafood dish and also makes a great partner to roast pork, duck or goose. Includes premium-lightly toasted oak.
Shiraz Australia
Alcohol: 12.5% Oak: Yes Body: Full
Big, dry and intense is the best way to describe this Australian red. The slightly spicy dry wine with white peppery bouquet has intense flavours of black currants, black berries and plums. Grilled pepper steak and beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon are excellent matches for this bold wine. Includes premium American oak.
Chardonnay Australia
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Full
A full-bodied, rich and creamy Chardonnay with flavours of ripe apple, pineapple and tropical fruit. The addition of oak compliments the wine with complex characteristics including butter, oak, butterscotch and vanilla. Enjoy with chicken Kiev, rich cream sauces over pasta and white meats, smoked fish, lobster dipped in butter. Includes premium American oak.
Chenin Blanc South Africa
Chenin Blanc South Africa
Nearly a third of vines planted in South Africa are Chenin Blanc, where it is also called Steen. Chenin Blanc produces a wine that is a very pale straw colour boasting a nose of lemon-grass, melon and floral aromas with a slight kiss of honey. It is a dry, medium body white wine with crisp acidity and a clean citrus finish. A great accompaniment to lemon chicken, mango salad, lobster bisque; pork loin baked with apples in brandy.
Gewürztraminer Germany
Sweetness: 2 Alcohol: 12% Oak: None Body: Light
Perfume notes of floral and spice are very typical of this varietal with plenty of tropical fruit on the palate. The touch of sweetness in the wine marries well with Asian dishes, spicy and Cajun flavoured fish and chicken, also try with salty appetizers. Includes Sweet Reserve Pack, Dryness code (2) with Sweet Reserve.
Müller-Thurgau Germany
Sweetness: 2 Alcohol: 11% Oak: None Body: Light
Müller-Thurgau, thought to be a cross between Riesling and Silvaner, was developed by Dr. Hermann Müller, who was born in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. This aromatic wine has fruity flavours of peach, apple, and pear, and a touch of floral, along with an off-dry, soft, smooth mouth-feel. Drink while young and fresh as a sipping wine or with roast chicken wraps, pan-fried fresh water fish, ham and Swiss on rye or lightly spiced grilled pork chops.
Pinot Grigio Italy
Alcohol: 12% Oak: None Body: Full
This wine is dry, crisp and fresh with a gentle floral bouquet. Subtle tropical fruit flavours are complimented by hints of spice. Light and elegant, this wine is perfect to enjoy with a meal or all on its own. Delicious with shellfish and lightly spiced chicken.
Sauvignon Blanc France
Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Medium
A refreshing light to medium-bodied white wine with fresh herb, grass and delicate smoke on the nose with flavours of melon, green apple and mineral notes. Try this herbaceous wine with meals containing asparagus, salads and goat cheese. Includes premium American regular and toasted oak.
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
Alcohol: 12% Oak: None Body: Light
A classic racy and flavourful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with gentle aromas of fresh cut grass with gooseberry, asparagus, passion fruit, melon and citrus notes. Many of these aromas are carried through to the palate. Please enjoy this refreshing wine young. Fabulous with goat cheese, asparagus, summer salads and chicken with fresh herbs and lemon.
