Craft winemakers who expect more from an everyday wine enjoy drinking Cru International. These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new world. Whether you enjoy tantalizing reds or exciting whites, Cru International brings the world of international wine styles to you.
From the box to your bottle in just 5 weeks.
These wines will benefit from aging 2-3 months in the bottle before drinking.
Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
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
Cabernet Sauvignon, California
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
Malbec, Chile
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
Meritage, British Columbia
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
Merlot, Chile
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
Merlot, Washington
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
Nebbiolo, Italy
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
Pinot Noir, British Columbia
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
Syrah, California
Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony to create an elegant flavour with soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish. This is a California wine at its best.
Sweetness : Dry Oak : Medium Body : Full
Vieux Château du Roi, France
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
Zinfandel, California
California’s prized grape 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
Whites
Chardonnay, California
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
Chenin Blanc, South Africa
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 : None Body : Medium
Gewürztraminer, Germany
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 : None Body : Medium
Müller-Thurgau, Germany
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 : None Body : Medium
Muscat, California
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 : None Body : Medium
Pinot Grigio, Italy
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 : None Body : Light
Pinot Grigio, Ontario
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 : Medium Body : Light
Riesling, Germany
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 : None Body : Light
Sauvignon Blanc, Ontario
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 : None Body : Medium
Verdicchio, Italy
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 : None Body : Light
Rosé
Rosé, France
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 : None Body : Medium
White Zinfandel, California
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 : None Body : Light