Limited Release Infusion
CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY
Cab Syrah (Shiraz) blends are common, but the addition
of Zinfandel is a California creation. These popular
varietals thrive in Lodi, which tends to grow softer, more
fruit-forward reds. Cab brings its signature blackcurrant
flavours, ample acid and tannin. Zinfandel adds jammy
berries, with Syrah contributing plum and pepper.
Together they make a bold wine with abundant berry
flavours and rich tannin, making it an ideal base for
something a little extra.
STEEPED IN WHISKY OAK*
In a Winexpert first, juice for this limited release was
pre-oaked in-house, steeping for several months with
whisky oak chips specially sourced from Wayne Gretzky
Estates Winery and Distillery. During this 6-month
steep, the juice absorbs flavours and tannin from the
whisky oak, adding roundness to the body, elevating
tannin, and infusing it with nuanced sweet spice, brown
sugar and vanilla character. These whisky-influenced
sweet notes round out a bold wine rich with flavours of
blackcurrant, jammy wildberry and plum, underlaid with
mocha, spice, and smoky toasted notes.
FOOD PAIRING
Try aged cheeses, chicken mole, or bison burgers
topped with roasted red pepper and caramelized
onions. A great option for beef brisket, spicy sausage,
or black bean chili.
*About the oak:
Whisky oak is not included. INFUSION is steeped with whisky oak chips prior to being added to the craft winemaking kit, allowing the juice to absorb flavour from the wood over the course of several months, enhancing its profile.
Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, Australia
Vibrant and aromatic with generous flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruit and citrus, with notes of melon and herb. Juicy and crisp with refreshing acidity.
Zinfandel from Lodi Old Vine, California (with grape skins)
Crushed berry and smoky aromas, full of dark berry flavours, nuanced oak and spice. Rich, fruity and bold with a lingering finish.
This ultra premium Winexpert Private Reserve wine kit comes with crushed grape skins. Including grape skins during fermentation enhances the tannins, body, colour, mouthfeel and aroma, resulting in more pronounced varietal character and wines that are closer to those produced from fresh grapes.
Super Tuscan Style from Tuscany, Italy (with grape skins)
Loaded with ripe red cherry, blackberry, and juicy plum, complemented with vanilla and spice notes. Rich and smooth with velvety tannins.
This ultra premium Winexpert Private Reserve wine kit comes with crushed grape skins. Including grape skins during fermentation enhances the tannins, body, colour, mouthfeel and aroma, resulting in more pronounced varietal character and wines that are closer to those produced from fresh grapes.
Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
Fresh red fruit flavours of strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry with notes of baking spice, earth, and smoke. Supple and smooth, with bright acidity.
Pinot Gris from Yakima Valley, Washington
Bright and fresh palate of green apple, melon, and lemon zest. Fruit-forward with crisp acidity.
