KenRidge Founder's Series

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.5

The Riverland Region of South Australia is one of the most productive areas in the country with many of the big name wineries sourcing their grapes from this location. The blending of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon became popular among Australian winemakers in the 1960s. The blend proved a perfect match with the intensity and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the famous spicy fruit flavours of Shiraz coming together to create a rich full-bodied wine. Warm and generous with soft, rounded flavours and a medium tannin finish this superb red wine is ideally suited to wild game, roasted lamb, marinated beef tenderloin and full flavoured pastas.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.8

Big, bold and beautiful. This rich, medium to full-bodied wine has won the hearts and palates of many wine drinkers across the world. The Riverland Region of South Australia, with its hot days and plenty of sunshine, provides the perfect terroir to develop the full ripeness and complexity in Shiraz grapes. Expect rich fruit aromas and flavours of blackberry, black cherry and plum, plus notes of cocoa, spice, black pepper. Look for flavours of cedar, smoke and leather. 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.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Spicy Sauces & Spices, Pork, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef, Asian, Indian

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.8

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 while Merlot is the silky, soft, seductive partner that mellows out the mouth-feel with flavours of plum and red berry. Try it with rare to medium rare grilled red meats, such as beef tenderloin, rib eyes, T-Bone and New York strips, or with beef stews, braised meats, lentil dishes and aged Canadian Cheddar.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.5

Carmenère is quickly becoming the signature grape of Chile. Discovered through DNA fingerprinting in 1994 it was once thought to be Merlot until growers started noticing different growing and ripening stages in some of the vineyards. One of the Bordeaux grapes, Carmenre was difficult to bring into full ripeness in Frances cooler climate finding a new home in the warmer Chilean climate. The Maipo Valley, the most famous wine region in Chile, provides perfect growing conditions with low humidity, clear skies and intense sunlight allowing for consistent quality year after year. Carmenre exhibits the charm of Merlot with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Flavours of blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, currant, plum and cherry will dominate the palate. 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.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.5

Soft, subtle, silky, and seductive. These are the descriptors for Chilean Merlot. Hailing from the famous Maipo Valley located just south of the capital city of Santiago, Chile's Mediterranean climates provides the perfect terroir with warm summer days moderated by cool Pacific breezes. 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 while providing the perfect accompaniment to duck breast with cherry sauce, lightly seasoned barbecued chicken legs and grilled steak. For lighter fare try it with pepperoni and mushroom pizza, meat pies, hamburgers and beef on a bun with dipping gravy.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Pork, Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.5

The warm summer days in the Maipo Valley, moderated by cool Pacific breezes, along with low humidity, clear skies and intense sunlight, allow for consistent quality year after year. This wine is a 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. Expect aromas and flavours of black currant, blackberry, red fruit, black pepper, herbal, tobacco and plum. 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, a meat lovers pizza, and aged Canadian cheddar with fresh baguette.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code:       Alcohol vol: 13.5

Languedoc-Roussillon has become France's most dynamic and exciting wine region with The vineyards of this sunny region are perfect for many of the varietals used in Southern Rhone red wines including Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. In this superb red, the three 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 pairs perfectly with barbequed pork shoulder, braised lamb, marinated beef tenderloin and full flavoured pastas.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Wild Fowl, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code: 0       Alcohol vol: 13.5

In Italy, family, food and wine go hand in hand. Steeped in tradition, winemaking and grape growing are an intricate part of everyday life and no where is this more apparent than in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Significant temperature variation between day and night helps to develop the aromatic qualities of the Sangiovese grape, nicknamed the soul of the Tuscan countryside. In Brunello, Sangiovese grapes are transformed into a wine of robust character 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 round tannins and an elegant, lingering finish. Brunello's regal qualities are best matched with hearty stews, flavourful roasts and dishes featuring rich cheeses such as Parmiagiano Reggiano.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Tomato Sauces & Spices, Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code: 0       Alcohol vol: 13.5

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 Founders 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. Velvety tannins and great structure make this wine the perfect match for Osso Buco, stews, braised meats, Parmigiano Reggianno cheese, meat-lovers pizza, barbecued ribs and rich pasta dishes.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Lamb, Game, Beef

KenRidge Founder's Series      Sugar Code: 0       Alcohol vol: 13.5

Veneto is an important wine growing region in Northeast Italy with a long history of grape growing. Today it is one of Italy's largest wine growing regions producing many notable wines including Pinot Grigio, Valpolicella, Soave and of course the famous Amarone. Exclusively produced from the Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grape varieties Amarone is traditionally made from premium grapes which have been dried or raisined in cool, dry, well ventilated 'drying rooms' or 'drying lodges.' This causes the grapes to partially shrivel and dehydrate, thus increasing the sugar in the juice and concentrating the flavour components. Although the wine is fermented to a complete dryness and usually aged in oak, the richness gives a slightly sweet impression on the palate. Amarone is among the fullest bodied of Italy's red wines, with plenty of ripe black fruit flavours. The full rich styling suggests serving with hard well-aged cheeses (cheddar, parmesan and blue cheeses) with fresh breads, rich winter stews, braised meats, Mexican Mole, leg of lamb, dark chocolate, polenta dishes, spicy sausages, and rich lasagna dishes.

Food Pairing Suggestion:
Lamb, Game, Beef