KenRidge Showcase Collection
KenRidge Showcase Collection is a once a year, limited release of unforgettable wines. Featuring celebrated and acclaimed varietals from world renowned wine producing countries these one of a kind wine kits deserve a special place in every winemaker's cellar.
Every year we scour the globe to create a limited series of unique and distinctive Country of Origin wine kits. This year's collection is an unforgettable selection of four exclusive varietals and blends available on a pre-order basis only with one style released each month beginning in December. Using the highest quality grape juices and concentrates each 6 week 16L kit will result in 23 L of wine that delivers the finest bouquet and flavour true to each specific varietal.
Australia: Available December 2011
The Region:
The New South Wales region of Australia is a rapidly expanding viticultural area located north, west and southwest of Sydney. A diverse growing region with a generally ‘Continental’ climate with warm to hot days, cooler nights and dry summers; this provides the perfect conditions for development of rich, fully-ripe grapes. ‘The Big Rivers Zone’ encompasses the Riverina, Perricoota, and the New South Wales side of the Murray Darling and Swan Hill regions. Water for irrigation comes from the mighty Murray River and the Murrumbidgee River.
The Wine:
Body: 5 Sweetness: 0 ALC./VOL: 14.0%
This is a blend of Shiraz and a small amount of the white grape Viognier. This classic blend of the Côte Rôtie area of the northern Rhone wine region has shown tremendous success in Australia. The Shiraz has great structure and depth of flavours including red and black berries, spice, chocolate and violets, while the Viognier contributes acidity and freshness along with enhancement of the bouquet and a note of apricot and floral.
The Food:
This full-bodied red would make a great partner for saucy barbecued ribs; short ribs; beef brisket; pulled-pork on crusty rolls; beef stews; Beemster XO Gouda; pot roast; roast leg of lamb; Moroccan spiced lamb; peppercorn steaks.
The New
Limited Releases for 2012 are available for order.
The wines are listed below, as well as the release dates.
Call 905-319-8444 to reserve your wines today………
No need for payment until the wine arrives.
Cheers!!
Jo-Anne Porter
Argentina: Available January 2012
The Region:
Argentina is the world’s fifth largest wine producer, with the region of Mendoza accounting for more than 70% of its wine production. The locals call this the land of ‘sol y vino’ (sun and wine). With an average of only 200 mm of rain per year, the persistent sunny days and the relief of cool nights offer the perfect growing conditions. Melt water from the glaciers of the Andes Mountains move through an intricate irrigation system of aqueducts and dykes to feed the vineyards with the much needed moisture. The soils of the region consist of loose, sandy, alluvial material with clay substructure, providing great drainage and fertility for the vines.
The Wine:
Body: 3 Sweetness: 0 ALC./VOL: 13.5%
The blending of grape varieties is a way of developing a wine style that would not be possible with only a single grape. This wine combines both Torrontés and Chardonnay. Torrontés is the fragrant white grape of Argentina, which provides refreshing acidity to the blend. Chardonnay, grown the world over, provides additional body and slight richness. This dry, medium-bodied white wine has aromas of apricot, peach, melon, citrus and floral. The refreshing palate showcases notes of juicy peach and green apple zing, followed by a touch of citrus, spice and floral on the finish.
The Food:
This lively, but easy drinking wine is perfect as a sipping wine, or try it with roast chicken; light cream sauces on chicken and seafood pasta; Cornish hen; battered fish fillets; lightly spiced crab cakes; turkey with garlic aioli on crusty rolls; scallops; cheese empanadas.
Spain: Available February 2012
The Region:
The Penedès (peh-neh-dess) is the largest and most important wine zone in the Cataluña region, near Barcelona in northeast Spain. Penedès rises from the Mediterranean in three distinct zones like a series of steps. Bajo (low), Penedès, along the coast, is the warmest area where sturdy reds are produced from the Garnacha, Cariñena and Monastrell grape varietals. The second zone, Medio Penedès, a broad valley, is separated from the coast by a ridge of hills; this zone is a highly productive region for sparkling wines called Cava, and for reds produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. Penedès Superior, which has the highest elevation, is on the foothills of Spain’s central plateau and is the coolest of regions where many white varietals are grown. The Penedès region is also an important region for the production of cork.
The Wine:
Body: 5 Sweetness: 0 ALC./VOL: 14.0%
Since the introduction of Cabernet Sauvignon to the Spanish landscape, thanks to Miguel Torres, Jr, this varietal has shown tremendous success. Look for deep garnet coloured wines with rich, ripe black fruit notes, cocoa, earth, mineral and sweet spice aromas and flavours. In its youth this wine exhibits moderate tannins, which will provide structure for mouth-feel and ageability. Also, for a touch of classic Spanish roots, a small amount of Tempranillo has been blended in to provide a richer colour and increased structure and complexity.
The Food:
This full-bodied red would be a great match for roast lamb; a selection of cheeses such as Manchego and Cheddar; game meat sausages; game pâtés; slow cooked beef with bean stew; beef tenderloin wrapped with double smoked bacon; beef stews.
Italy: Available March 2012
The Region:
Piedmont, “at
the foot of the mountains”, is located in the north-western region of
Italy, between the Alps and the Mediterranean and produces mainly red
wines from three grape varietals; Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto.
Famous for its mountain vistas, pretty villages, white truffles and
premium-quality wines, this region represents the very heart and soul
of Italy’s wine culture. Nebbiolo is planted in the most desirable
locations within Piedmont, on the sunny south facing slopes. The
average summer temperatures and rainfall are very similar to those in
Bordeaux, France.
The Wine:
Body: 4 Sweetness: 0 ALC./VOL: 13.5%
The name Nebbiolo comes from the frequent fogs which appear in the fall which the locals call ‘nebbia’. Nebbiolo is responsible for some of the greatest wines of Italy. The ruby red to garnet coloured wine has aromas and flavours of raspberry, strawberry, cherry and plum, accented by notes of floral, earth, licorice and spice. The palate is rich, with firm tannins, food-friendly acidity, and great length, all on a medium to full-bodied frame.
The Food:
This wonderful red would complement Osso Bucco; braised meats; stews; marinated leg of lamb; Parmigiano Reggiano; Brasato – beef braised in Nebbiolo; blue cheese crusted filet mignon; red wine braised short ribs; mushroom risotto.
