Vintners Reserve Wine Types

Red Wines

Barolo Style - VR The style that is the undisputed ‘king’ of Piedmont, in northwestern Italy. Barolo is world famous for its size and complexity, with strong tannins and a luxurious rich texture. Barolo's earthy, chocolaty flavours blend with a generous oak contribution.

Bergamais™ - VR This supple, fruity and delicate red ‘nouveau style’ wine is typically consumed young and is at its best when served slightly chilled. To be enjoyed on any occasion.

Blush - VR Wine Expert’s F-pack makes a stunning contribution to this particularly light, refreshing and delicious blush wine. Finishes slightly drier than our White Zinfandel.

Bordailles Rouge™ - VR Rich French style red wine blend with a strong, full flavour and a light aroma of blackcurrants. Offers a balance of flavour and aroma from a blend of various California grape varietals and the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon base. Ideal with grilled meats.

Bourgeron Rouge™ - VR A popular blend reminiscent of the finest French appellation offerings. Produces an exquisite, well-balanced, aromatic red wine that is well rounded and robust. A smooth and versatile wine, it may be consumed young, but ages well too.

Cabernet Sauvignon - VR An example of WineExpert’s commitment to quality when presenting a classic wine. Share with friends over hearty dinners. Bold, deep character; age for maximum benefits.

Chianti - VR Firm, dry red wine style of the famous Tuscany region of Italy. Characteristically tannic, this robust Italian wine bursts with flavors of berries, spices and herbs. Superb with veal or spicy pasta.

Merlot - VR Characteristically deep in colour with black cherry and berry aromas. The full fruit intensity of this wine has made it an increasingly popular varietal worldwide. Perfect with lamb, red meats and spicy tomato sauce dishes.

Mezza Luna™* - VR Vintners Reserve’s ‘big red’ wine offering. Rich and flavourful, this purposeful blend marries intense aromas with complex flavours bursting of cherry and raspberry. Boasts dark red colours and a superb oak enhancement. Delightful complexity within a 28-day category wine, Mezza Luna is a powerful and lively red wine to serve with hearty meals.

Pinot Noir - VR This very popular grape produces a wine with very fruity, yet spicy characteristics. Pinot Noir has a velvety flavour that is met with a fullness of aroma resembling black currants. Ageing uncovers further complexity.

Shiraz - VR Australia’s own ‘big red’ entry on the world stage, Shiraz boasts an incredible concentrated blend of blackberry fruit, spice and chocolate, all within a firm structure that keeps it together beautifully. A stunning, mouth-filling, dark and delicious treat.

Valpolicella Style - VR Ruby red colour with a delicate bouquet and a rich mouth-filling texture. A pleasureful taste that is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Vieux Chateau du Roi™ - VR Full-bodied, yet soft and quick to mature. Contains oak to enhance its fine aromatic quality. A terrific wine to serve with red meat dishes.

White Zinfandel - VR This uniquely Californian treat is a pleasure to savour fully chilled, literally bursting with sweet plum flavours and a refreshing, flavorful finish.

Zinfandel - VR A deep red, spicy, peppery wine with a hint of fruit flavors of berries or dark cherries.

International Reds

Australian Shiraz - VRP Australia’s route to fame on the world wine stage, Shiraz from Down Under offers lush berry aromas that beg for a hearty whiff. A wine of ripe fullness, its concentrated blackberry fruits and fragrant spiciness are a delight on the tongue. It has the uncanny quality of allowing early consumption despite its complexity and ‘bigness’. Robust and lively, Australian Shiraz is a savoury treat.

Chilean Malbec - VRP The hot dry climate allows the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, and lush fruity characters, making an intense, black wine. A thick-skinned grape full of colour, tannin and flavour, Malbec makes wines of great power and character, with blackberry, plums, tar, red pepper, sweet cherry, spice, licorice and deep bittersweet notes, almost like unsweetened chocolate, or espresso.

Chilean Merlot - VRP Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavours. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp autumn evenings.

French Cabernet Sauvignon - VRP All the classic associations with this well-known grape variety used in France’s brilliant red wine blends are here in this Cabernet brought in directly from France: rich, intense aromas, deep berry fruits, healthy tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. With the proper tannin astringency and premium French oak evident throughout, this is an elegant wine offering body and complexity when aged.

Italian Sangiovese The lively fruit and good acidity make it one of the most food-friendly of all reds, pairing well with pasta, veal Parmigiana, intensely flavoured cheeses, and fruits like cherries, figs, plums and raspberries.

White Wines

Bordailles Blanc™ - VR ( 0 ) A superb blend which offers immediate charm on first sip, but which finishes with a much greater depth and viscosity. When young, it is crisp and lively, but ageing develops a full-bodied richness and a slight floral bouquet. Versatile in food pairings, including poultry, pasta, seafood and salads.

Bourgeron Blanc ™ - VR A fantastic blend of California premium grape varieties with a finishing flavor profile that is distinctively French in style. A full-bodied wine with a robust flavour, accentuated by an aroma of fresh ripe peaches and apricots. Vital and refreshing, appealing to those who seek dramatic flavour in their white wines.

Chamblaise™ - VR Blended from quality Chenin Blanc and Colombard grapes, this juice produces a crisp, semi-dry wine, with a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Will not require extended ageing; this wine may be enjoyed soon after bottling.

Chardonnay - VR The perennial white wine favourite. A remarkably versatile wine, this classic now includes oak for a rounded vanilla-oak structure that is smooth and appealing. Dry, with pleasant acidity, Chardonnay’s complexity is fully realized when aged.

Gewürztraminer - VR A distinctive grape varietal with an unmistakably aromatic bouquet and appealing fruit intensity. Now including Wine Expert’s F-pack, Gewurztraminer bursts with intense grapefruit flavours capped with a long full finish. Excellent with spicy foods or desserts.

Liebfraumilch Style - VR This blend epitomizes the classic white wine style that Germany is renowned for. Amazingly true to style, the agreeably sweet finish is accomplished through adding our F-pack. The exciting result is perfect with seafood or dessert.

Mezza Luna™* - VR Like its Selection counterpart Luna Bianca, Mezza Luna (‘Half Moon’) is Vintners Reserve’s ‘great white’ – full, round and flavourful, with big fruit flavours and aromas. The oak provides a subtle yet noticeable balance to the fruit intensity. Big, lush and golden, Mezza Luna gives you body and complexity within the 28-day kit category.

Piesporter Style - VR Named after the village in Germany's Mosel wine region, world-renowned for its high quality wines. Characterized by a vivid fruitiness and lively balancing acidity magically captured through the addition of Brew King's F-pack.

Pinot Blanc - VR ( 0 ) A versatile varietal grape which displays an agreeable dry, sharp, lightly fruity yet full-bodied taste. Vital and refreshing; perfect as both a sipping wine or as a match with cream sauce dishes, light cheeses and delicate meats.

Riesling - VR The pride of German winemaking, this popular varietal produces a light, refreshing, well-balanced white wine, which is smooth and is easy to drink. A great match with seafood and chicken entrees.

Sauvignon Blanc - VR The flavor is full and dry, with a fruity, herbaceous character, which finishes crisp and clean. A versatile wine which handles a wide range of herbs, spices and flavorings.

Viognier - VR The intense fruitiness of this beguiling wine suggests rich sweetness, but it shows a surprisingly dry and aromatic finish. A delicate yellow colour, tinged with the variety's typical 'green-gold' hue, it bursts out of the glass with apricot, peach and spice aromas.

International Whites

Australian Chardonnay Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with layers of toast and spice. Extremely versatile with foods, this is the ‘red wine’ of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork, chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces.

Australian Riverland Reserve™* - VRP A stunningly unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties sourced from Australia’s Riverland region on the Murray River. The hot climate produces a wine offering a lively combination of rich ripe fruits, complimentary acidity, and a full body, making this delicious white wine a ‘must-try’.

French Sauvignon Blanc - VRP Steely, grassy, herbaceous – the classic traits of palate-cleansing Sauvignon Blanc are here in this version sourced directly from the French countryside. Crisp and dry, this refreshing wine is a fabulous match with food, as its full, fresh flavours and wonderfully balanced acidity make it essential with chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.

German Müller-Thurgau - VRP Müller-Thurgau (Moo-lehr Tirr-gow) Delicious flavours apricot, green apple and peach aromas of Riesling, and the early ripening qualities of Silvaner.A great sipping wine, it’s a perfect choice for potato chips (there’s nothing like a crisp glass of Müller-Thurgau and some crunchy chips!) but mostly it’s a very satisfying wine to quench a thirst in good company

Italian Pinot Grigio - VRP The Italians have their own way with the Pinot Gris grape variety, and in the process they create a special magic with it that’s unmatched elsewhere in the wine world. Though dry in character and with a pleasant zip of acidity, this Pinot Grigio shows off a pleasant floral fragrance and tremendous fruit flavours, making it the perfect picnic accompaniment.