California Connoisseur is a celebration of sunshine. Made from the finest grape concentrates California has to offer, California Connoisseur has become synonymous with outstanding wines of distinctive character, worthy of being served to all who appreciate the proud heritage of the vintner’s art. In as little as 28 days you can create wines of impressive bouquet, flavour and structure.

WHITES

California White
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
A special blend developed by our Winemaster to satisfy your everyday white wine needs. A French Colombard blend that shows rich straw colour and smooth fruit flavour.

Chamblaise
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
Featured grape variety is the Chardonnay. It produces a fresh, crisp dry wine with hints of apple and pear.

Chardonnay-Semillon
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med   Sweetness: 0
This unique blend of two sensational white wine grapes. Straw to pale gold in colour with a smooth and dry lingering finish.

French Colombard
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med   Sweetness: 0
This crowd pleaser is smooth and soft with a clean, dry flavour. Able to be consumed young.

Gewurztraminer
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 1
Distinctive white wine with a bold, floral bouquet and spicy citrus fruit flavours.

Johannisberg Riesling
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
A light, fresh wine with a flowery bouquet. Medium bodied wine with the fruity flavours of lime, apricot and honey. 

Liebfraumilch
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 2
A popular German-style wine featuring the Johannisberg Riesling grape. Light and fruity with a delicate bouquet.

Pinot Blanc
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
A medium bodied, delicate wine with an elegant soft flavour and velvety fragrance. The white counterpart of the popular Pinot Noir.

Pinot Chardonnay
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med   Sweetness: 0
Clean, crisp and dry. Complex flinty taste is complimented by a delicate floral aroma. 

Pinot Grigio
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
A refreshing, light-bodied white wine with flavours of citrus, green apple and honeydew melon. Enjoy as a sipping wine or serve with lighter meals including open-faced sandwiches, filet of sole, or cheeses such as Brie and Camembert  with water crackers.

Riesling
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
Smooth, full bodied table wine with a soothing citrus bouquet. Snappy acid compliments many spicy foods.

Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med   Sweetness: 0
A dry, medium bodied delicate wine which is growing in popularity. Smooth and full flavoured with subtle grassy, herbal aromas. 

 REDS

Bergamais
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light  
A refreshing, lighter red wine with full fruit flavours of cherries and berries found in Gamay - the featured grape. Consume young and slightly chilled.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
Deep ruby colour with a black currant and cedar nose. A full bodied wine having a tannic character when young. Capable of long ageing. 

California Red
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light
A special red blend developed by our Winemaster to meet most of your entertaining needs. A light bodied dry wine for easy drinking.

Malbec
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
Medium to full body with ripe dark fruit aromas, notes of vanilla and spice and flavours of raspberry and ripe cherry produce a long velvety finish.

Merlot
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
The popular Merlot grape produces an exceptional soft, low tannin wine. A smooth wine, rich in flavours of blackberry and black currant. 

Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
A rich, full-bodied wine with velvety tannins. Flavours of ripe black fruits and spice fill the mouth. A fabulous companion for hearty beef and vegetarian stews, braised meats and Portobello mushrooms.

Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light
Rich in complexity with a velvety finish full of spices and fruit. Hints of blackberry and strawberry.

Sangiovese
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light
A wine meant for drinking young as well as aged. A lively fresh and fruity wine that is produced from classic red grape varieties.

Shiraz
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
A rich, dark red wine that has a strawberry bouquet. Flavours of plum and blackberry with firm tannins.

Valroza
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
Full, rich fruit flavours are driven from this ruby red Italian styled wine. Dry, light to medium bodied.

Vieux Chateau du Roi
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Med
A robust, yet smooth wine with a bouquet of ripe berries and flavours of plum. This wine will age well.

BLUSH

White Zinfandel
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
An extremely popular fruity flavoured, very light ros wine. Feature grape is the California Zinfandel. Serve well chilled.

Zinfandel Blush
Alcohol: 11.5%   Body: Light   Sweetness: 0
Flavourful, medium-bodied rose with an attractive fruity bouquet. Refreshing when served chilled