Whether you enjoy tantalizing reds or exciting whites, Cru International has the perfect international wine style for you.
Red Wine
REGION/STYLE: ARGENTINA
Argentina Malbec Syrah Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket.
REGION/STYLE: AUSTRALIA
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus.
REGION/STYLE: British Columbia
British Columbia Meritage Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
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.
REGION/STYLE: BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia Pinot Noir Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry.
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California Syrah Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Full
Food Pairings
Try with teriyaki beef or Shanghai stirfry and cabbage.
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California Cabernet Sauvignon Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
A classic served with your favourite BBQ ribs, mushroom or lamb burgers and hard cheeses.
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California Zinfandel Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs.
REGION/STYLE: CHILE
Chile Cabernet Merlot Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Pairs well with Italian sausage and pasta or Spanish jambalaya.
REGION/STYLE: CHILE
Chile Malbec Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas.
REGION/STYLE: CHILE
Chile Merlot Style
A smooth, rich wine, medium dark in colour with notes of blackberry and currants. A hint of green olive in the bouquet will pleasantly surprise and delight you.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta.
REGION/STYLE: CHILE
France Vieux Chateau du Roi
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
A classic served with grilled meats, mushroom based dishes and aged, hard cheeses.
REGION/STYLE: ITALY
Italy Nebbiolo Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto.
REGION/STYLE: ITALY
Italy Sangiovese Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Try with Italian sausage and tortellini soup or ham and swiss stromboli.
REGION/STYLE: ITALY
Italy Valpola Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Amazing with your favourite stews with rich sauces or your tomato based pizza and pasta.
REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO
Ontario Cabernet Franc Style
Embodying a style classic to the Niagara winemaking region, this ruby-red Ontario Cabernet Franc is an unforgettable experience. Luxurious, food-friendly acidic flavours of cherries, blackberries and plums combined with toasty nutmeg and vanilla spices, bring this medium-bodied wine to life. On the palate, it unveils a round mouth feel with the bold tannins from the Genuwine Winery Dried Grapeskins for a remarkably supported finish.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
The rich aromas and robust complexity of this elegant Cabernet Franc compliments the flavours of a hearty Grilled Alberta Steak with Roasted Red Peppers, Cedar-Plank Salmon, or Classic Canadian Wood-Oven Pizza.
REGION/STYLE: WASHINGTON
Washington Merlot Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb.
White Wine
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California Chardonnay Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Medium
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Serve with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon.
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California Muscat Style
A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd-pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit.
- Sweetness: Off-dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Pairs best with desserts including chocolate cake and peach cobbler.
REGION/STYLE: GERMANY
Germany Gewürztraminer Style
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.
- Sweetness: Off-dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken.
REGION/STYLE: GERMANY
Germany Müller-Thurgau Style
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.
- Sweetness: Off-dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Try with German asparagus casserole or light vegetable dishes.
REGION/STYLE: GERMANY
Germany Riesling Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Light
Food Pairings
Works well with Thai and Chinese take-out, pork tenderloin and light seafood fare.
REGION/STYLE: ITALY
Italy Pinot Grigio Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Light
Food Pairings
Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto.
REGION/STYLE: ITALY
Italy Verdicchio Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Light
Food Pairings
A crisp and refreshing, food friendly wine that pairs with salads, mild cheeses and lemon chicken.
REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO
Ontario Pinot Grigio Style
A dry wine with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs combined with aromas of clove, nutmeg and butterscotch from the addition of oak, completes the experience of this perennially favourite white.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Light
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
The delicate aromas and crisp acidity of this light and refreshing Pinot Grigio compliments the flavours of herbed butter seared scallops, feta and grilled asparagus pizza, or even a pasta al olio (olive oil, chili, garlic).
REGION/STYLE: ONTARIO
Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi.
REGION/STYLE: SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Chenin Blanc Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Perfect with sushi or Italian fried and stuffed rice balls (Arancini di Riso).
Rosé Wine
REGION/STYLE: CALIFORNIA
California White Zinfandel Style
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.
- Sweetness: Off-dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Light
Food Pairings
Perfect with Atlantic lobster or grilled lemon halibut.
REGION/STYLE: FRANCE
French Rosé Style
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.
- Sweetness: Dry
- Oak: Unoaked
- Body: Medium
Food Pairings
Try with Italian paninis or an Israeli cous cous salad.