Made from the finest grape concentrates California has to offer, California Connoisseur™ has become synonymous with outstanding wines of distinctive character, worthy of being served to all who appreciate the proud heritage of the vintner's art.   In as little as 28 days you can create wines of impressive bouquet, flavour and structure.   Includes professionally designed bottle labels.

The Aging of House of Beaverdale Kit Wines

White and Blush (Rosé) wines should be aged for a minimum of 1 month and should be consumed within 18 months.   Red wines should be aged for a minimum of 2 months and should be consumed within 24 months.

California Riesling

A smooth, medium-bodied table wine with a fresh citrus bouquet.

Chamblaise™

A chardonnay blend producing a fresh, crisp dry wine with hints of apple and pear.

Chardonnay/Sémillon

This unique blend is straw to pale golden in colour with a smooth and dry lingering finish.  Includes premium untoasted oak.

French Colombard

This crowd pleaser is smooth and soft with a clean dry finish.  Best consumed young.

Gewürztraminer

A distinctive white wine with a floral bouquet and spicy citrus fruit flavours.

Johannesburg Riesling

A light-bodied wine with a flowery bouquet and fruity flavours of lime, apricot and honey.  Includes elderflowers.

Liebfraumilch

A popular German style wine featuring the Johannesburg Riesling grape.  Light and fruity with a delicate bouquet.  Includes elderflowers.

Musette™

A finely scented Riesling with a light delicate flavour and crisp citrus finish.

Pinot Blanc

A medium-bodied, delicate wine with an elegant soft palate and velvety fragrance.  A good everyday wine.

Pinot Chardonnay

A clean, crisp and dry wine producing a fruit-forward taste with a delicate floral aroma.  Includes premium untoasted oak.

Pinot Grigio - Only available in the 1.5 Litre (6 bottle) size.

A majestically soft, dry white wine that is low in acid with slight peach flavour.  

Sauvignon Blanc

A dry medium-bodied, delicate wine with subtle grassy, herbal aromas.  Includes premium toasted oak.

White Bordailles™

A smooth Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blend with delicate flavours reinforced by a fruity bouquet.

White Bourgeron™

A medium-bodied blend featuring Pinot Chardonnay.  It has a crisp, clean finish and delicate bouquet.

 Blush or Rosé Wines

Chamblaise™ Blush

A crisp, light to medium-bodied wine with a supple bouquet that can be made dry or slightly sweetened.  An excellent sipping wine.

White Zinfandel

An extremely popular fruity flavoured, very light rosé wine.

Zinfandel Blush

A flavourful, medium-bodied rosé with an attractive fruity bouquet.

Red Wines

Barolo - Only available in the 1.5 Litre (6 bottle) size.

Deep in colour and high in tannin, this cherished Italian classic is full-bodied and robust with black fruit flavours.

Bergamais™

A refreshing lighter red wine with full fruit flavours of cherries found in Gamay Noir, the featured grape.  Consume young and slightly chilled.

Cabernet/Merlot - Only available in the 1.5 Litre (6 bottle) size.

A well known blend of the rich, dry Cabernet and fruity soft Merlot.  Warm and full-bodied with a berry bouquet.  Includes premium untoasted oak.

Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine is deep in colour with soft tannins and is full of berry and black currant flavours.  Includes premium untoasted oak.

California Red

A dry, easy drinking, light-bodied, red wine developed by our Winemaster.

Chianti

A lively, fresh and fruity wine that is produced from classic red grape varieties.

Merlot

An exceptionally soft and smooth, low tannin wine that is rich in blackberry and strawberry flavours.  Includes premium untoasted oak.

Pinot Noir

A wine rich in complexity with a velvety finish full of spices and fruit with hints of cherries and strawberries.

Red Bordailles™

A blend featuring Cabernet Sauvignon producing a rich, smooth wine with a subtle fruit flavour.

Red Bourgeron™

A popular blend featuring Pinot Noir.  A delightful, full flavoured red wine showing a subtle black cherry aroma and red berry flavours.

Rioja Tinto - Only available in the 1.5 Litre (6 bottle) size.

Associated with Spain, this deeply coloured wine has concentrated fruit flavours with a medium body.  Soft and mellow with moderate tannins.

Shiraz

A rich dark wine that has a ripe strawberry bouquet.  Flavours of plum, spice and blackberry with firm tannins.

Valpolicella

A dry, light to medium-bodied wine, full rich fruit flavours jump out of the glass of this ruby red Italian style wine.

Vieux Château du Roi™

A robust yet smooth full-bodied wine with a bouquet of ripe berries and flavours of plum.

Zinfandel

A popular Californian wine, full-bodied with flavours of blackberry fruit followed by a peppery finish.