California Connoisseur
California Connoisseur™ 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. In as little as 28 days you can create wines of impressive bouquet, flavour and structure.
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California White
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
None
Chamblaise™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Featured grape variety is the Chardonnay. It produces a fresh, crisp dry wine with hints of apple and pear.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Delicate Fish
Chardonnay-Semillon
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl
French Colombard
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
This crowd pleaser is smooth and soft with a clean, dry flavour. Able to be consumed young.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Delicate Fish
Gewürztraminer
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 1 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Distinctive white wine with a bold, floral bouquet and spicy citrus fruit flavours.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Spicy Sauces & Spices, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Delicate Fish, Asian, Indian
Johannisberg Riesling
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A light, fresh wine with a flowery bouquet. Medium bodied wine with the fruity flavours of lime, apricot and honey. Includes elderflowers.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Spicy Sauces & Spices, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Delicate Fish, Salad, Asian, Indian
Liebfraumilch
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 2 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A popular German-style wine featuring the Johannisberg Riesling grape. Light and fruity with a delicate bouquet. Includes elderflowers.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Spicy Sauces & Spices, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Delicate Fish, Asian, Indian
Pinot Blanc
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A medium bodied, delicate wine with an elegant soft flavour and velvety fragrance. The white counterpart of the popular Pinot Noir.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Delicate Fish
Pinot Chardonnay
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Clean, crisp and dry. Complex flinty taste is complimented by a delicate floral aroma. Includes premium oak.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl
Pinot Grigio
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Delicate Fish, Salad
Riesling
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 1 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Smooth, full bodied table wine with a soothing citrus bouquet. Snappy acid compliments many spicy foods.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Spicy Sauces & Spices, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Delicate Fish, Salad, Asian, Indian
Sauvignon Blanc
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A dry, medium bodied delicate wine which is growing in popularity. Smooth and full flavoured with subtle grassy, herbal aromas. Includes toasted oak.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Tomato Sauces & Spices, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Delicate Fish, Salad, Asian, Indian
White Bordailles™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Smooth and delicate flavours are reinforced by a fruity bouquet. Featuring Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon varietals.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
White Bourgeron™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Medium bodied with a crisp, clean finish and delicate bouquet. Feature grape variety is Pinot Chardonnay.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Tomato Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
Barolo
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Lamb, Game, Beef
Bergamais™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A refreshing, lighter red wine with full fruit flavours of cherries and berries found in Gamay - the featured grape. Consume young and slightly chilled.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Simply Prepared Shellfish, Tomato Sauces & Spices, Cream Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Delicate Fish, Beef
Cabernet Sauvignon
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
California Red
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A special red blend developed by our Winemaster to meet most of your entertaining needs. A light bodied dry wine for easy drinking.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
None
Chianti
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A wine meant for drinking young as well as aged. A lively fresh and fruity wine that is produced from classic red grape varieties.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Tomato Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Wild Fowl
Merlot
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
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.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Pork, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
Pinot Noir
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Rich in complexity with a velvety finish full of spices and fruit. Hints of blackberry and strawberry.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Tomato Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
Red Bordailles™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A blend featuring the Cabernet Sauvignon grape which produces a rich, smooth and soft wine with a subtle fruit flavour.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
Red Bourgeron™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A popular blend featuring Pinot Noir. A delightful, full flavoured dry red wine showing a subtle black cherry aroma.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Soft & Creamy Cheese, Tomato Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef
Shiraz
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A rich, dark red wine that has a strawberry bouquet. Flavours of plum and blackberry with firm tannins.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Spicy Sauces & Spices, Pork, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef, Asian, Indian
Valpolicella
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Full, rich fruit flavours are driven from this ruby red Italian styled wine. Dry, light to medium bodied.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Tomato Sauces & Spices, Pork, Vegetarian, Full Flavour Dish
Vieux Château du Roi™
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A robust, yet smooth wine with a bouquet of ripe berries and flavours of plum. This wine will age well.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Lamb, Game, Beef
Zinfandel
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
A very popular wine in California, it is full bodied with flavours of blackberry with a peppery finish. A wine to age.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Spicy Sauces & Spices, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef, Asian, Indian
White Zinfandel
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
An extremely popular fruity flavoured, very light ros wine. Feature grape is the California Zinfandel. Serve well chilled.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Spicy Sauces & Spices, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef, Asian, Indian
Zinfandel Blush
California Connoisseur Sugar Code: 0 Alcohol vol: 11.5
Flavourful, medium-bodied ros with an attractive fruity bouquet. Refreshing when served chilled.
Food Pairing Suggestion:
Spicy Sauces & Spices, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef, Asian, Indian
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