Cru International

Whether you enjoy tantalizing reds or exciting whites, Cru International has the perfect international wine style for you.


Red Wine and Grapes

Red Wine

REGION/STYLE: ARGENTINA

Argentina Malbec Syrah Style

Argentina’s best known and cherished red grape, Malbec, is blended with spicy Syrah to create a wine with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of cherry and dark fruit on the palate.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Style

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla notes on the palate.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus.

REGION/STYLE: British Columbia

British Columbia Meritage Style

This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with polished tannins for a supported finish.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Enjoy with red wine braised beef with pomme purée, bison burgers with blue cheese, garlic lamb chops with chickpea purée, or triple cream cheese.

REGION/STYLE: BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbia Pinot Noir Style

As one would expect from a BC style Pinot Noir, this wine features aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries. Silky tannins while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out the palate.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Syrah Style

Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony to create an elegant flavor with soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish. This is a California wine at its best.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Full

Food Pairings

Try with teriyaki beef or Shanghai stirfry and cabbage.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Cabernet Sauvignon Style

A hint of violet is present in the bouquet, typical of this variety. It’s superbly enhanced with the addition of oak, and while it can be drunk young, it also does well with age.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

A classic served with your favourite BBQ ribs, mushroom or lamb burgers and hard cheeses.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Zinfandel Style

Zinfandel creates a wine with a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices. The palate boasts a hint of toasted oak with well-rounded, berry fruit, and a long finish.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

Chile Cabernet Merlot Style

A robust bouquet of warm dark fruit and tobacco leads to elevated aromas of ripe black currants and cherries. Layers of coffee and dark plum notes unfold to reveal a traditional Chilean dry wine with supple tannins.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Pairs well with Italian sausage and pasta or Spanish jambalaya.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

Chile Malbec Style

Warm spice notes and aromas and flavours of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant. Chile is well known for these chewy, deep, rustic red wines with intense cherry flavours and blended oak undertones.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

Chile Merlot Style

A smooth, rich wine, medium dark in colour with notes of blackberry and currants. A hint of green olive in the bouquet will pleasantly surprise and delight you.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

France Vieux Chateau du Roi

A complex blend of grape varietals, this rich wine is dark in colour and high in tannin, leaving a hint of plum on the palate.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

A classic served with grilled meats, mushroom based dishes and aged, hard cheeses.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Nebbiolo Style

Luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak, and spices are found on the palate of this great Italian classic.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Sangiovese Style

Perhaps Italy’s best loved grape from Tuscany, this wine is expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity supported by ample smooth tannins with a deep and lingering finish.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Try with Italian sausage and tortellini soup or ham and swiss stromboli.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Valpola Style

An intense, deep-coloured red wine boasting a velvety yet fruity flavour with a long, lingering finish. Aging will only add to the complexity of this food-friendly wine.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Amazing with your favourite stews with rich sauces or your tomato based pizza and pasta.

REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO

Ontario Cabernet Franc Style

Embodying a style classic to the Niagara winemaking region, this ruby-red Ontario Cabernet Franc is an unforgettable experience. Luxurious, food-friendly acidic flavours of cherries, blackberries and plums combined with toasty nutmeg and vanilla spices, bring this medium-bodied wine to life. On the palate, it unveils a round mouth feel with the bold tannins from the Genuwine Winery Dried Grapeskins for a remarkably supported finish.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

The rich aromas and robust complexity of this elegant Cabernet Franc compliments the flavours of a hearty Grilled Alberta Steak with Roasted Red Peppers, Cedar-Plank Salmon, or Classic Canadian Wood-Oven Pizza.

REGION/STYLE: WASHINGTON

Washington Merlot Style

A cooler climate style Merlot from Washington, this wine features classic flavours of cassis and chocolate. It is dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries and velvety tannins.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb.

White Wine and Grapes

White Wine

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Chardonnay Style

Captivating flavours of green apple and tropical fruit enhance an upfront floral bouquet as is expected by the finest California Chardonnays. It will develop to reveal layers of ripe fruit and integrated oak.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Medium
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Serve with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Muscat Style

A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd-pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit.


  • Sweetness: Off-dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Pairs best with desserts including chocolate cake and peach cobbler.

REGION/STYLE: GERMANY

Germany Gewürztraminer Style

Made in the style of one of Germany’s most renowned whites, this Gewürztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate.


  • Sweetness: Off-dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken.

REGION/STYLE: GERMANY

Germany Müller-Thurgau Style

Made from a quintessential German white grape variety, this wine features subtle fruit notes and a mild acidity. Its long and lasting finish will leave you wanting more.


  • Sweetness: Off-dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes.

REGION/STYLE: GERMANY

Germany Riesling Style

Clean, crisp, and slightly fruity, this wine is full of fruit flavour with an intense and pleasing aroma. You will want to savour through to the last sip.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Light

Food Pairings

Works well with Thai and Chinese take-out, pork tenderloin and light seafood fare.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Pinot Grigio Style

An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes that follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish. This Pinot Grigio is made in the true northern Italian style.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Light

Food Pairings

Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Verdicchio Style

Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavours of lemon and pear entice the palate. The finish is crisp and clean. A refreshing style white wine.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Light

Food Pairings

A crisp and refreshing, food friendly wine that pairs with salads, mild cheeses and lemon chicken.

REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO

Ontario Pinot Grigio Style

A dry wine with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs combined with aromas of clove, nutmeg and butterscotch from the addition of oak, completes the experience of this perennially favourite white.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Light
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

The delicate aromas and crisp acidity of this light and refreshing Pinot Grigio compliments the flavours of herbed butter seared scallops, feta and grilled asparagus pizza, or even a pasta al olio (olive oil, chili, garlic).

REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO

Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style

Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours on the palate. This wine is as delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day, its finish both long and fruity.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi.

REGION/STYLE: SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Chenin Blanc Style

The fruity nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet. On the palate, true to its South African origins, it is delightfully refreshing.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Perfect with sushi or Italian fried and stuffed rice balls (Arancini di Riso).

Rosé Wine and Grapes

Rosé Wine

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California White Zinfandel Style

This easy drinking, classically California style blush offers fresh floral notes on the nose and pleasing berry flavours with a soft, off-dry finish on the palate.


  • Sweetness: Off-dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Light

Food Pairings

Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut.

REGION/STYLE: FRANCE

French Rosé Style

Made in the classic French rosé style, it is light bodied and pink in colour with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas. The palate features fresh strawberry flavours with a refreshing fruity finish.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Unoaked
  • Body: Medium

Food Pairings

Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad.