Wine Place Niagara: Limited Edition

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Limited Edition 2010 Wine Kits

Each year, in the early months, we here at Wine Place Niagara Falls are acquire limited quantities of both "Ken Ridge" and "Selection Ltd" special wine varieties of award winning quality.

Because we only have a limited variety of each wine kit, we recommend you place you orders as soon as you can.

Please Select One of the Following

Ken Ridge Showcase
Australia Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington State Riesling/Gewurztraminer
Spanish Monastrell
Italian Primitivo/Syrah

Selection Ltd Edition
South African Shiraz
California Lake County Trio Blanca
Asutralian Petit Verdot
Pacific Quartet
Italian Brunello

Ken Ridge Showcase

		Australia Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon $150 / per batch Shipping Date: December 2009. Sugar Code: 0 Body: Full Alcohol: 13.5% The Region: The Riverland Region of Australia presents gentle rolling hillsides, expansive plains and vineyards as far as the eye can see. This inland region in South Australia experiences warm to hot days and plenty of sunshine, where the grapes soak up the sun and ripen fully every year. This is one of the most productive areas in Australia and many of the big name wineries source their grapes from this location. The Wine: This wine is a traditional blend of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two of the five Bordeaux red varietals. Petit Verdot (peh-tee vair-doe) shows great potential in the longer growing season of Australia, where this thick skinned grape easily ripens to full maturity, exhibits a rich deep colour, very concentrated flavours (black fruits), plenty of spice notes, a full body and great structure (tannin). The Cabernet Sauvignon also has thick skins and is rich in colour, and offers up firm tannins and good structure. The rich black currant fruit bouquet and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon, along with the spice of Petit Verdot, are the perfect comlement. The Food: The rich full flavours will complement grilled steaks; wild game; rack of lamb; marinated leg of lamb; rich winter stews; beef bourguignonne; seared tuna with a peppercorn-crust; griled Portobello mushrooms; beef brisket; aged Swiss Gruyere cheese.
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		Washington State Riesling/Gewurztraminer $150 / per batch Shipping Date: January 2010 Sugar Code: 1 Body: Light to Medium Alcohol: 11.5% The Region: The Columbia Valley is a picturesque and unspoiled landscape in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Located in Eastern Washington, it encompasses 11 million acres of land, with approximately 32,500 acres under vine. The towering Cascade Mountains shield Eastern Washington from the influence of Western Washington’s marine air therefore keeping this growing region relatively dry, but making irrigation essential. The climate consists of hot, dry summer days, which build sugar levels and fruit concentration in the grapes, and relatively cool nights, which help to retain the vibrant, yet balancing acity of the grapes. This region claims 2 hours of sunlight per day more than California during the growing season which allows for perfect ripening of the grapes. The Wine: This wine is a refreshing blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. The classic fruity Riesling brings aromas and flavours of citrus, peach, apricot and floral notes to the wine, while the slightly more exotic Gewurztraminer offers up lychee nut, rose petal and tropical fruit aromas and flavours. Together, the refreshing acidity of the Riesling and the lsight richness of the Gewurztraminer bring balance and harmony to the wine. A slightly off-dry wine for casual sipping or lighter meals, best enjoyed while young and fresh. The Food: Terrific as a sipping wine or serve with lightly spiced shrimp skewers; crab cakes; grilled salmon with an Asian glaze; spring rolls with dipping sauces; roasted chicken; grilled pork chops with maple glaze; spicy trukey sausages; Hawaiian pizza; ham and scallop potatoes; chicken skewers with peanut dipping sauces; lightly spiced curry dishes; grilled ham and Swiss on rye; Canadian Swiss cheese.
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		Spanish Monastrell $150 / per batch Shipping Date: February 2010 Sugar Code: 0 Body: Medium to Full Alcohol: 13% The Region: With its arid climate, Spain is home to the world's largest area under vine, yet third largest in production, due to the low yielding vines. The region of Valencia, known for orange, mandarin and lemon trees, is also a large grape growing area. It is located on Spain's east coast in the region known as Levante. The long summers, with warm to hot, dry, sun soaked days, and cool nights offer ideal growing conditions for vineyards. Monastrell (mo-nass-trel) is one of the most important red grape varieties in southeast Spain. The Wine: Monastrell (Mourvedre in France), is a deep coloured, medium to full-bodied red wine with silky tannins and good structure. it is often blended with other grape varieties where it provides weight, alcohol, structure and colour to the final assemblage. On its own Monastrell shines with an abudnance of rich blueberry, blackberry and blue plum fruit. Notes of violet and spice will also come forward, along with soft notes of oak. The Food: Serve with medium-rare roast beef; lamb chops or leg of lamb; paella with sausage; grilled steaks; pheasant; rabbit and bean stew; meat pies; San Pietro cheese from Italy with fresh Breads.
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		Italian Primitivo/Syrah $150 / per batch Shipping Date: March 2010 Sugar Code: 0 Body: Full Alcohol: 13% The Region: Located just off the toe of Italy, this large island with hilly and mountainous terrain has a long history in agricultural products, including grain, oranges, lemons, olives, olive oil, almonds, and of course grapes. Sicily enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild to warm, wet winters and warm to hot, dry sunny summers. With the adoption of modern technology, the increased knowledge surrounding vineyard practices, and the wealth of indigenous grape varieties, the wines of this island are beginning to explode onto the wine scene. The Wine: This wine is a complementary blend of Primitivo and Syrah. The Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel in California, or Crljenak Kastelanski in its country of origin, Coratia) is a fruit-driven, full-bodied wine providing flavours of Damson plum, blackberry and cherry. The Syrah provides structure and great mouth-feel with flavours of red and black berries along with spice and cocoa notes. The final blend will provide plenty of juicy, rich fruit flavours complemented by the perfect touch of spice and oak. The moderate tannins showing in its youth will soften quickly as the fruit flavours begin to dominate with only 3 to 4 months of cellaring. The Food: The rich fruit flavours will complement grilled sausage on a crusty bun; barbecue sauces and marinades on steaks, ribs and roasts; rabbit stews; braised meats; gourmet meat lover's pizza; lasagna Bolognese; eggplant marinara with polenta; Beemster 3 year aged Gouda.
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Selection Ltd Edition

South African Shiraz $150 / per batch Shipping Date: January 2010 (Originally offered: January 2006) Sweetness Code: 0 The Region: Stellenbosch is South Africa’s oldest growing region, the centre for study of viticulture and oenology in Africa, and the heart of the wine industry. Famous for its stunning natural beauty, it has soaring mountains, forests, vineyards, olive groves and veldts. South Africa’s finest red wines thrive in the Cape’s moderate climate, and the Shiraz from this region is dense with jammy richness, intense fruit, and complex spiciness. The Wine: This wine has a dense, chewy blackberry, earthiness and robust character. This medium/full bodied wine almost begs for early drinking, with spice and rich fruit, but the bold tannins and rich jamminess (typical of Shiraz) will allow it to improve with age for a further 2 years. The Food: The pepper, plums and red fruit aromas and abundant tannins blend wonderfully with barbecue, grilled red meatand stews.
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California Lake County Trio Blanca $150 / per batch Shipping Date: January 2010 (Originally offered in January 2005) Sweetness Code: 0 Region: In California’s Lake County, the vineyards nestle in steep hills in the west, while Clear Lake, directly east, moderates the blistering heat of summer, ensuring slow, even ripening and perfect grapes. The Wine: A unique blend of three grapes, Selection Limited Edition Trio Blanca is an outstanding white wine that showcases bright fruit flavours, excellent structure, and a long finish. Pinot Blanc contributes the delicate floral character and full body while Chenin Blanc gives a wonderful melony-honeyed aroma with hints of apple. The third grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc contributes zesty acidity and aromas of gooseberry and herbs. After six months ageing, the Sauvignon Blancwill dominate with zest and crispness. After a year, the Chenin Blanc‘s honey and melon will come out, and at 18 months to two years the Pinot Blanc will show a perfumed floweriness andlingering structure. The Food: Enjoy by itself or serve Trio Blanca with seafood, chicken or vegetarian dishes.
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Australian Petit Verdot $150 / per batch Shipping Date: February 2010 (Originally offered in April 2004) Sweetness Code: 0 The Region: South East Australia is a literal hotbed of grape growing. The abundant sunshine hours and heat allow growers to ripen varieties that have all but been abandoned by growing regions less blessed. Petit Verdot is one such variety. It makes unsurpassed red wines in Bordeaux, where it goes into their classic Cabernet-Merlot blends, yet the climate there is too cool to ripen it reliably. The Wine: Best described as a ‘Super Cabernet’, it makes dark, rich wines, with wonderfully concentrated flavours of spice, blackberry and blackcurrant. With smooth, gripping tannins and an elegant structure leading to a magnificent boldly oaked finish, this is a wine for long term ageing and special occasions. The Food: Excellent when paired with steak, prime rib, lamb, intense cheeses, and game.
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Pacific Quartet $150 / per batch Shipping Date: March 2010 (Originally offered in March 2007) Sweetness Code: 1 The Region: The Pacific Coast of North America has micro-climates that match those of the blazing sunshine of the Mediterranean to the crisp mountain air of the upper Rhine. With so much range and variety, there is a perfect terroir for almost any grape you can name. The Wine: This wine showcases bright fruit, excellent structure and a long finish. Vidal from British Columbia gives spiciness and stone fruit. Chenin Blanc from California gives a wonderful melony-honeyed aroma with hints of apple. Gewürztraminer from Washington contributes lychee, rose petals and floral notes, and Muscat from Australia’s Murray- Darling Valley gives wonderful grapey notes with dried fruit and hints of orange peel. The Food: This wine has a range of fruit character and enough acidity to stand up to a wide range of foods, particularly spicy and savoury dishes, including Thai cuisine, grilled fish, herbed roast chicken or barbecued salmon. Although delicious right on bottling day, drinking it early would prevent it from showing it’s best–after six months the Muscat and Vidal will dominate with spicy/grapey notes, after a year the Chenin Blanc’s honey and melon will come out, and at 18 months to two years the Gewurztraminer will show a perfumed floweriness and lush structure.
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Italian Brunello $150 / per batch Shipping Date: April 2010 (Originally offered in April 2007) Sweetness Code: 0 The Region: Italy’s long, narrow peninsula reaches deep into the Mediterranean,basking in the relentless sunshine and welcoming warmth. Gentle sloping hillsides, rich mineral soils, the moderating breezes off of the Mediterranean waters and unique grape varieties work to make wonderful wines. The Wine: Brunello is a large-berried variety of the Sangiovese grape, most famous in Brunello di Montalcino. The flavour profile of Sangiovese is fruity, with strong natural acidity, a firm and elegant assertiveness and a robust finish that can extend surprisingly long. The aroma is generally subtle, with cherry, strawberry, blueberry, and violet notes. Medium-bodied but boldly tannic and intense, this gripping wine will begin to open up after six months, but the richer flavours will take at least 18 months to show, with cherry and spice dominating the long, fruity finish. The Food: Brunello shines in the company of assertively flavoured foods. Hard cheeses such as Asiago and Parmigiano Reggiano are splendid accompaniments and the wines backbone of acids and tannins make it work well with rich and spicy foods like Italian sausages or lasagna.
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