Cru Select

A treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to try new grape varieties and wine styles from around the world.


Red Wine and Grapes

Red Wine

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Amarone Style

This classic Italian style wine is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark, and inviting, the finish is long, lingering, and full of ripe tannins.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Heavy
  • Body: Full

Food Pairings

Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Style Cabernet Sauvignon

Soft yet fruity, this Australian style Cab shows more complex varietal fruit flavours, including cherry and blackberry than its Old World counterpart.


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

Food Pairings

Great with roasted duck or beef and veggie stirfry.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Style Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

These three noble grapes, grown in Australia’s warm climate, have produced an elegant wine with aromas of leather and black pepper and intense jammy flavours of blackberries.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Heavy
  • Body: Full

Food Pairings

Great with roasted meat including beef, lamb or veal.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Style Shiraz

Deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis, this is the Shiraz that put Australian wines on the map. It will age into a velvety wine of pure elegance.


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

Food Pairings

Ideal with spicy chili con carne or burgers with grilled onions and gouda cheese.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Cabernet Syrah Zinfandel

This is a classic big, bold California red blend. It exudes pronounced flavours of black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak, vanilla, and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee.


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

Food Pairings

Try with honey and spice glazed chicken or beef chili and beans.

REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA

California Style Pinot Noir

This New World California style Pinot Noir features a bouquet of rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries. The, hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate are a pleasant surprise.


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

Food Pairings

Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

Chile Style Cabernet Malbec Carménère

Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit, and leather define this rich dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the palate followed by blackberries and spice.


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

Food Pairings

Perfect with Chilean dishes such as corn and meat pie or grilled beef tenderloin with cilantro sauce.

REGION/STYLE: CHILE

Chile Style Malbec

Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones. This wine showcases the Malbec grape at its best.


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

Food Pairings

Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce.

REGION/STYLE: FRANCE

France Style Merlot

Impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla framed with soft silky tannins. Powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cherries, and dark fruit on the palate. A true French classic wine.


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

Food Pairings

Perfect with grilled lambchops or veal and portabello mushrooms.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Style Nebbiolo

Made from the prized Nebbiolo grape, this wine features flavours of violet, cherries, and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish.


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

Food Pairings

Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Style Rosso Grande

Deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aroma and bursting with vibrant flavours of ripe berries and black cherries. This is classic, food-friendly Italian style red wine.


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

Food Pairings

Great with meaty pizza or pasta and tomato sauce.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Style Sangiovese

This deep ruby red wine with aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries will remind you of Tuscany. The palate offers explosive notes of blackberries, prunes, and vanilla.


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

Food Pairings

Serve with penne alla vodka or chicken parmigiana.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Style Valpola

An aroma reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate. Toasted oak on the palate helps it age into an Italian style wine of award winning potential.


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

Food Pairings

Enjoy with beef stroganoff or chicken with mushroom and onion gravy.

White Wine and Grapes

White Wine

REGION/STYLE: ARGENTINA

Argentina Style Trio

This modern New World white highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay.


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

Food Pairings

Serve with chicken and root vegetables or grilled fish, potato and mushrooms.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Style Chardonnay

A classic style Chardonnay that is clean, crisp, and rich in varietal character with fruit flavours abound. It is golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla and cloves tantalize the palate.


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

Food Pairings

Pair with buttery shrimp, poached salmon or cedar planked halibut.

REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA

Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris

This popular Australian white blend is extremely aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note.


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

Food Pairings

Serve with roasted turkey and dried fruit sauce or spicy fish cakes.

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Bella Bianco™

This modern and bold Italian style white blend is extraordinarily rich, with buttery aromas and flavours that are balanced by lush tropical fruit and full oak character.


  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Oak: Heavy
  • Body: Full

Food Pairings

Enjoy with shellfish, baked ham or medium cheddar cheese.

REGION/STYLE: GERMANY

Germany Style Gewürztraminer

Spicy notes, typical of Gewürztraminer are complimented by aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruit. Elderflowers bring out intense fruity characteristics.


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

Food Pairings

Enjoy with a chicken, almond and rice stirfry or pierogies.

REGION/STYLE: ITALY

Italy Style Pinot Grigio

Made in an Italian style, the bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones; an exquisite balance of citrus and acidity.


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

Food Pairings

Excellent with light seafood dishes such as garlic and lemon shrimp or fresh crab salad.

REGION/STYLE: NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Style Sauvignon Blanc

This renowned New Zealand wine presents soft hues in the glass. It is crisp and light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass, and light oak on the finish.


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

Food Pairings

Pairs well with fresh seafood such as oysters and scallops or goat cheese.