Fontana Harvest
Enjoy the soft fruitiness of our Euro Harvest series. Kits from this collection offer excellent flavours and aromas in only 28 days.
Four Week - 5.5 Liter Wine Kit (produces approximately 30 - 750 ml bottles)
WHITE WINE KITS
CHARDONNAY
Buttery with oaky overtones and fresh fruit flavours such as apple, pear, citrus, and melon, Chardonnay is extremely versatile. One of our most popular varieties for its richness and easy drinkability, this wine is best enjoyed in cooler weather with upscale meals. Full-flavoured dishes which have been grilled, roasted or sauteed pair well with this wine. White meat, seafood, cream sauces and cheeses including Provolone, Gruyere, Brie, and aged Cheddar accent this Chardonnay nicely.
PC 23300
A fantastic summer wine, Pinot Grigio is light-bodied and dry with the crisp flavours of honey, wildflower and smoke. It is perfect for casual entertaining and light Italian foods. This wine is particularly unique because, although a white wine, it possesses many characteristics of red wine on the dinner table. Pinot Grigio pairs well with traditional white wine fare like seafood or chicken, but it can be served with so much more. Veal, pasta and soft cheeses all make fantastic accompaniments to this wine. Camembert, Feta, Oka, and Swiss are especially nice.
PC 23309
RIESLING
Rich and sweet, Riesling boasts the intense flavours of fresh pear and apricot offset by bold floral and honey undertones. Perfect to serve at casual gatherings or as a sipping wine, this wine is a perennial crowd pleaser. Riesling also makes a good dessert wine as it is one of the few whites that pairs well with chocolate. It works well with most bold cheeses, from the rich tanginess of Havarti to the sharp, blue-veined profile of Stilton.
PC 23310
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Crisp and clean, this wine combines the smoky flavours of apple, grass and olive with a bright acidity. A medium-to-full bodied dry wine, Sauvignon Blanc can be heavy or light. It is similar to Chardonnay, but leaner. Its acidity lends it a certain versatility that allows it to pair just as well with thick stews and sauces as it does with fresh salads, spicy foods and cream sauces.
PC 23311
RED WINE KITS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, dry wine with very little oak. Flavours of cassis, dark red berries, cedar, oak, violets, vanilla, and sometimes chocolate makes Cabernet Sauvignon the most popular red in the world. Ideal for formal sit-down dinners and cooler temperatures, Cabernet Sauvignon pair well with full-bodied flavours such as roast lamb and wild game, sauces such as mustard, pepper or red wine, and firm, ripened cheeses such as Edam, Cheddar and Gouda.
PC 23354
MERLOT
Fruity and rich with flavours of black cherry, plum, vanilla, oak, violets and hints of cedar, Merlot is a juicy, but dry wine with a velvety texture that makes it extremely friendly and easy to drink. Suiting a wide range of palates, this wine is perfect for romantic dinners, informal gatherings and cocktail parties. Serve this versatile wine with roasted red meats, salmon, duck and mushroom dishes. Pasta with red wine and tomato sauce goes equally well with Merlot, as do mild cheeses. Both complement this wine's smoothness very nicely.
PC 23364
PINOT NOIR
Full-bodied and smooth with a velvet texture, Pinot Noir is deep and dark with hints of cherries, raspberries, strawberries, plums and spice. Juicy but dry this wine is perfect for intimate gatherings or romantic dinners. Given its unique flavour pattern, Pinot Noir is an excellent accompaniment to game birds, poultry, mild red meats, and oily fish such as tuna and salmon.Strong and flavourful cheeses such as aged Cheddar and Stilton also complement this wine nicely.
PC 23366
SHIRAZ
Flavours of mixed berries, black pepper, anise and vanilla tannins are tempered with a heavy oak in Shiraz. Spicy and dense with highlights of mint. This wine is an intense and full-bodied gem with a bold colour and full- fruit mouth that is especially well-suited to formal entertaining on cool evenings or dinners by a fire. Shiraz is best matched with foods that are just as bold as it is. Aged cheeses, hearty stews and roast meat are ideal companions.
PC 23370
BLUSH WINE KIT
ZINFANDEL BLUSH
Light, crisp and refreshing with a pale rose hue, Zinfandel Blush combines the delicate flavours of strawberries and raspberries with sharp floral notes and a hint of spice to make a wine that is easy to drink and perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve Zinfandel Blush with fruits, olives, seafood, shellfish, poached fish, steamed chicken, and salads to complement its flavour best. Mediterranean foods and other similarly spiced flavours also accent this wine nicely, as do soft, slightly sweet cheeses such as Brie.
PC 23322