Discover the Excellence of Fermentation on Real Crushed Grapes

Amarone is a legendary, assertive wine from the Valpolicella area in northern Italy. It's uniqueness and character comes from the addition of partially dried grapes during fermentation. Dried grapes boost flavor concentration and create an intensity not found in regular wines.

After 2 years of development, Cellar Craft has created a new process resulting in the most impressive Amarone style that you have likely ever experienced.  Our new "SUPER PACK" of crushed grapes and whole, sun-dried grapes is added to the juices for traditional on the skins fermentation character and the maximum infusion of the concentrated, natural essence within the dried grapes.

In all, 14 pounds of virgin, vinifera, varietal grapes are used to produce the SUPER PACK;  40% more than our regular "Crushed Grape Pack"!

Yakima Cabernet and Syrah (Shiraz) are compared to the great wines of Australia while having their own particular brand of charm. This exclusive "Crushed Grape Pack" has all the natural solids of over 10 pounds of virgin, Cabernet grapes. This makes the ultimate difference essential to create the generous fruit character, full, ripe tannins and amazing depth expected from these big grapes.  The wine releases smooth fragrances of blackberry, plum, cherry and candied orange. The palate is then impressed by notes of current, fig, cedar and spice which are intertwined with a beautiful balance of toasted oaks. The finish is rich and elegant. 

Powerful flavours of fruit start to come together after 2-3 months of aging. After 6 to 12 months the tannins soften and the wine's elegant charm really starts to reveal itself. This wine can be cellared for more than 2 years.

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Look for our new Crushendo^TM grape pack to add more flavor and body intensity than ever before.  This will be an enhanced deep color and full bodied wine.  Aromas of blackberry, smoke, plum, "jammy" fruit and a hint of black pepper spiciness lurking in velvety tannins.  Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, herbs, black currant toast and vanilla.

The power grape of Italy's famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone, Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas and a hint of almond.  The Veneto region stretches from the northeast border with Austria down to coastal Venice, with a mild continental climate ideal for long, controlled ripening and intense grapes.

Corvina Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many minutes.

Named for Occitan (oh-kit-onh) the language of ancient troubadours, this wine is a special blend of the renowned grape varieties traditional to the region: Mourvedre, Carignane, Syrah, Cabernet, Sauvignon and Viognier.  Vieux Chateau d'Oc is a bold wine, ruby red in color with a deep, dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate.  Rich, lush and complex, soft black fruit combines with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate.

Direct from the vineyard in Lodi where sandy, clay loam soil: hot days, cool nights and 35 year old vines combine to produce unique grapes bursting with complex, concentrated flavours.
Fermentation on the skins and all the natural solids from over 10 pounds of virgin Zinfandel grapes is the quality difference. It creates the intensely fruity character, structure and complexity expected from these great grapes.
The finished wine exhibits silken layers of multidimensional delight. It starts with an up-front core of fruit aromas followed by exotic spice and ends with an unmistakable black pepper sensation.    Blackberry and dark cherry notes are most pronounced with suggestions of blueberry, raspberry, cranberry and dried plum. Undertones are of chocolate, almond and spice. This all comes together in a rounder Zin than that which comes from younger vines and other appellations.