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Explore the world of wine in your own way.

These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new worlds.

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

Red

CRU INTERNATIONAL

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Full Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Try with teriyaki beef or Shanghai stirfry and cabbage.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Pairs well with Italian sausage and pasta or Spanish jambalaya.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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.

Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish.

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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

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

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

White

CRU INTERNATIONAL

5 Weeks

Medium Oak

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Light Body

Dry

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..

Food Pairings
Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto.

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi.

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Medium Body

Dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Medium Body

Off-dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Medium Body

Off-dry

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.

Food Pairings
Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes.

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Light Body

Dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Light Body

Dry

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.

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

5 Weeks

Medium Oaked

Light Body

Dry

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.

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

Rosé

CRU INTERNATIONAL

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Light Body

Off Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut.

5 Weeks

Unoaked

Medium Body

Dry

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.

Food Pairings
Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad.