Our Available Wines
The Pickering Glass Act Wine List
Pickering Glass Act Wine Making is proud to offer a large selection of wine kits! To find a particular wine style, please view the chart that follows.
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Our Wine Types
Type
4 Week Wine
5 Week Wine
6 Week Wine
8 Week Wine
Dessert Wine
Fruit Wine
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Please Note
- Each Wine Kit yields approximately 30 x 750mL bottles of wine (23L).
- Specialty kits yield approximately 30 x 375mL bottles of dessert wine.
- Corks, labels and shrinks are included in the ferment-on-site pricing. Bottles are extra.
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Codes For Finished Wines
This chart provides the Oak, Body and Sweetness codes listed after every wine style. All scales are based on finished wines.
| Oak | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|
| U = Unoaked | L = Light | D = Dry |
| L = Light | M = Medium | O = Off-Dry |
| M = Medium | F = Full | S = Sweet |
| H = Heavy |
| Red Wines |
|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon Style |
| H | M | D |
| A balanced classic Cab style wine with berry, toast and vanilla aromas and oak-enhanced berry flavour. |
| Merlot Style |
| M | M | D |
| Medium-bodied and dry, with aromas of tart strawberry and flavours of berries with light floral notes and a short, clean finish. |
| Pinot Noir Style |
| L | M | D |
| A dry, light-bodied wine with crisp acidity and very little tannin. Plenty of fruit flavour, with cherry and red berry notes. |
| Shiraz Style |
| M | F | D |
| A dry, full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Fruity, ripe raspberry aromas with floral and spice nuances. |
| Vieux Château du Roi |
| U | F | D |
| A traditional, unoaked French style red wine with spice and berry fruit aromas, rich berry fruit on the palate and spicy finishing notes. |
Cru International
Cru International
These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new worlds. Many of the red wines feature GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins, bringing the best flavours and aromas from the grapes to every glass.
| White Wines |
|---|
| Italy Pinot Grigio Style |
| U | L | D |
| Deep apple and grapefruit bouquet, and a palate with apple and citrus notes and a dry finish. A true northern Italian style pinot grigi |
| Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style |
| U | M | D |
| Straw coloured and a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours on the palate with a long and fruity finish. As delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day. |
| South Africa Chenin Blanc Style |
| U | M | D |
| A classic off-dry and medium bodied wine with floral and ripe fruit aromas, light mineral notes and a refreshing acidity. |
| Sauvignon Blanc Style |
| U | M | D |
| A refreshing, medium-bodied, dry wine with crisp, green apple flavours and pleasant herbal notes. Unoaked. |
| Pinot Grigio Style |
| U | L | D |
| A dry wine boasting aromas of tart green apple and with crisp citrus and honey flavours. |
| Red Wines |
|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon Style |
| H | M | D |
| A balanced classic Cab style wine with berry, toast and vanilla aromas and oak-enhanced berry flavour. |
| Merlot Style |
| M | M | D |
| Medium-bodied and dry, with aromas of tart strawberry and flavours of berries with light floral notes and a short, clean finish. |
| Pinot Noir Style |
| L | M | D |
| A dry, light-bodied wine with crisp acidity and very little tannin. Plenty of fruit flavour, with cherry and red berry notes. |
| Shiraz Style |
| M | F | D |
| A dry, full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Fruity, ripe raspberry aromas with floral and spice nuances. |
| Vieux Château du Roi |
| U | F | D |
| A traditional, unoaked French style red wine with spice and berry fruit aromas, rich berry fruit on the palate and spicy finishing notes. |
Cru Select
Cru Select
Made with the finest juice from the world’s best vineyards, Cru Select wines exemplify sophistication you can taste in every glass. The white wine selection ranges from bull-bodied and oaked to refreshingly crisp and light. Select red wines include GenuWine Winery dried grape skins, which provide deep colour, chewy tannins, tantalizing flavours and complex aromas.
| White Wines |
|---|
| Argentina Style Trio |
| U | M | D |
| This modern white highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay. |
| Australia Style Chardonnay |
| M | M | D |
| A classic Chardonnay with clean, crisp fruit flavours. Golden-hued and slightly tart with flavours of vanilla and cloves on the palate. |
| Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris |
| U | M | D |
| Aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit-forward note. |
| Germany Style Gewürztraminer |
| U | M | O |
| Spicy notes complimented by aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruit. Elderflowers bring out intense fruity characteristics. |
| Germany Style Riesling Traminer |
| U | M | D |
| Fresh crisp flavours of Riesling combine with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer produce a dry wine with a well-balanced finish. |
| Italy Style Bella Bianco |
| H | F | D |
| A bold Italian with buttery aromas and a lush tropical fruit and full oak character. |
| Italy Style Pinot Grigio |
| U | L | D |
| A balance of citrus and acidity, and a bouquet of citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones. |
| New Zealand Style Sauvignon Blanc |
| L | M | D |
| Crisp and light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass, and light oak on the finish. |
| Red Wines |
|---|
| Amarone Style |
| H | F | D |
| A Classic Italian style wine packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. A long, lingering finish with ripe tannins. |
| Australia Style Cabernet Sauvignon |
| M | M | D |
| Soft with complex varietal fruit flavours, including cherry and blackberry. |
| Australia Style Cabernet Shiraz Merlot |
| H | F | D |
| An elegant wine with aromas of leather and black pepper and intense jammy flavours of blackberries. |
| Australia Style Shiraz |
| H | M | D |
| Deep, dark colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. This wine will age into a velvety wine of pure elegance. |
| California Style Cabernet Syrah Zinfandel |
| H | M | D |
| A big, bold California red blend exuding flavours of black cherries and berries layered with toasted oak, vanilla and rich notes of dark chocolate and coffee. |
| California Style Pinot Noir |
| L | M | D |
| A bouquet of rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries, with a hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate. |
| Chile Style Cabernet Malbec Carménère |
| M | M | D |
| Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit and leather define this rich, dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the palate followed by blackberries and spice. |
| Chile Style Malbec |
| H | M | D |
| Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla and a palate boasting chocolate and oak tones. This wine showcases the Malbec grape at its best. |
| France Style Merlot |
| M | M | D |
| Aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets and vanilla with soft, silky tannins. Powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cherries and dark fruit on the palate. |
| Italy Style Nebbiolo |
| M | M | D |
| Featuring flavours of violet, cherries and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish. |
| Italy Style Rosso Grande |
| M | F | D |
| A classic, food-friendly Italian style red wine. Deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aroma, bursting with flavours of ripe berries and black cherries. |
| Italy Style Sangiovese |
| M | M | D |
| Deep ruby red wine with aromas of tobacco, ripe plum and black cherry. The palate offers notes of blackberries, prunes and vanilla. |
| Italy Style Valpola |
| M | M | D |
| Aroma of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate. Toasted oak on the palate helps it age into an Italian style wine of award winning potential. |
En Primeur
En Primeur Winery Series
The En Primeur Winery Series provides the most authentic craft winemaking experience, enabling your to craft age-worthy wines of distinction that will impress every wine connoisseur. The red wines include GenuWIne Winery crushed or dried grape skins.
| White Wines |
|---|
| Chile Chardonnay |
| L | M | D |
| A perfectly balanced wine with hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate, and delicate hints of pear on the finish |
| Chile Pinot Noir Rose |
| U | M | D |
| Aromas and flavours of strawberry jam, raspberries, rhubarb and floral notes. Exquisitely balanced with a luxuriously smooth mouth feel. |
| Germany Riesling Gewürztraminer |
| U | M | O |
| Apples, spice, and faint minerals on the nose. Citrus, floral and honey linger on the palate. Pleasant acidity to balance sweetness. |
| Italy Pinot Grigio |
| U | L | D |
| Opens with citrus, floral and pear notes. Hints of citrus and green apple on the finish. A perfect harmony of fruit and crisp acidity on the palate. |
| Italy Viognier |
| U | M | D |
| An intense floral bouquet enhanced by aromas of apricots and peach. Lush peach and honeysuckle on the palate balance a crisp acidity. |
| South African Sauvignon Blanc |
| U | M | D |
| An elegant wine with aromas of apple, lemon, and kiwi on the nose and hints of lemon and herbaceous flavours on the palate. |
| Winemaker’s Trio White |
| U | M | D |
| A Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat blend with floral aromas and hints of tropical fruit and lychee. Flavours on the palate include juicy pineapple, mango, and peach. |
| Red Wines |
|---|
| Australia Cabernet Sauvignon |
| M | F | D |
| A full-bodied wine with aromas of plump blackberries, sweet vanilla, and fresh violets. Cherries, pepper spice, and rich tannins grace the palate. |
| Australia Cabernet Shiraz |
| M | F | D |
| A fruit forward blend with firm tannins and notes of cassis, toast and vanilla flavours. A balanced classic wine. |
| Australia Pinot Noir |
| M | M | D |
| Bursting with flavours of ripe black cherries, red berry fruits, and delicate spice notes on the palate superbly balanced with oak. |
| Australia Shiraz |
| H | M | D |
| A medium-bodied wine with warm black fruit and berries on the nose and concentrated flavours of red fruit, oak and chocolate. |
| Chile Malbec |
| M | M | D |
| A bouquet of dark fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and spices. Strong plum and berry flavours balanced by moderate tannins on the palate. |
| Chile Merlot |
| M | M | D |
| A classic wine with a bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak and herbs. Flavours of dark ripe plums, berries and silky tannins on the palate. |
| Italy Amarone Style |
| M | F | D |
| A spicy bouquet with black cherry, tobacco, licorice and coffee notes. The palate is big, round and flavourful with delicious dark fruit, leather, cassis and pepper notes. |
| Italy Amarone Classico Style |
| M | F | D |
| Assertively full-bodied, this classic wine features a delicate nose of black cherries, dark chocolate and well-balanced oak. Ripe dark fruit flavours and firm tannins with a lengthy finish.. |
| Italy Rosso Grande Eccellente |
| M | F | D |
| A bold, assertive wine with a delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries, and firmly structured tannins. |
| Italy Super Tuscan |
| H | F | D |
| An assertive wine with aromas of fresh raspberries and subtle hints of vanilla and earth. A concentrated palate of blackberries and black pepper with firm tannins. |
| Italy Valpola |
| M | M | D |
| A fruit forward nose with aromas of raisins, dark cherries and toasted oak. Notes of sweet chocolate, prunes and firm tannins grace the palate. |
| Italy Zinfande |
| M | F | D |
| A bouquet of black cherries and plump dark fruit with aromas of tobacco and dark coffee. Fruit forward with an array of spicy flavours on the finish. |
| Spain Grenache Syrah |
| M | M | D |
| A nose and palate brimming with spicy black pepper notes, dried dark fruit, earth and a hint of tobacco. A lengthy and elegant finish. |
| Winemaker’s Trio Red |
| M | M | D |
| A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel. Aromas of vanilla, red berries and black cherries and sweet flavours of ripe raspberry, chocolate and cherry. |
Cru Specialty
Cru Specialty Dessert Wines
Cru Specialty dessert wines satisfy every sweet tooth. The smaller batch format of Cru Specialty kits makes just enough of these rich and complex specialty wines to satisfy your dessert cravings with a few bottles left to gift to family and friends.
| Cru Specialty Dessert Wines |
|---|
| Cabernet Franc Style Dessert Wine |
| Flavours of sweet and tart red berries and apricots on the palate. A lingering honey finish will have you craving more. |
| Premium Dessert Wine (Port) |
| Deep ruby-red premium dessert wine smolders with bold aromas and flavours of black cherries and blackberries. A perfect after-dinner delight. |
| Riesling Style Dessert Wine |
| Riesling’s acidity is a perfect balance to the intense sweetness. Sinfully delicious with apricots, apples and pears on the nose, while flavours of honey and lychee linger on the palate. |
| Vidal Style Dessert Wine |
| This golden nectar is full of peach and tropical fruit with a perfectly balanced honey-like sweetness. Ideal for after-dinner sipping. |
| Seasonal Fall Releases |
|---|
| Black Forest Dessert Wine |
| Bursting with rich aromas of red and dark cherry, this full-flavoured dessert wine also has a hint of dark chocolate fused with plum and toasted oak on the nose. |
| Coffee Dessert Wine |
| Aromas of toffee, burnt marshmallow and chocolate will entice you. The palate finishes with lingering notes of vanilla. |
| Raspberry Mocha Dessert Wine |
| Ruby red with aromas of dark chocolate and coffee blended with ripe juicy raspberry jam. Sweet on the palate with nuances of cocoa and coffee balancing perfectly against the tangy acidity of the raspberry. |
| Toasted Caramel Dessert Wine |
| Intensely creamy and pleasantly sweet, this full-bodied dessert wine combines rich buttery caramel aroma with flavours of red fruit. |
Orchard Breezin
Orchard Breezin’
Light in alcohol, perfectly balanced and not too sweet, Orchard Breezin’ is the perfect beer and wine cooler alternative. Ready to drink in only four weeks, Orchard Breezin’ wines can be enjoyed chilled on their own or mixed with juices, sodas, and liqueurs to create crowd-pleasing cocktails.
| Whites |
|---|
| Cranapple Celebration *seasonal Fall release |
| This wine features tart green apples balanced out by smooth white cranberries. An easy drinking wine with a crisp, refreshing finish. |
| Green Apple Delight |
| Intensely flavourful, reminiscent of a freshly cut crisp green apple. The soft acidity and luscious fruity aroma make it refreshing on a hot summer day. |
| Peach Perfection |
| The luscious scent of ripe peaches explodes from this crisp, flavourful wine. Pale straw in colour, this wine is a natural addition to a lazy afternoon or evening barbeque. |
| Strawberry Sensation |
| This light, refreshing wine offers the sweet aroma of fresh picked strawberries blended with honey, tropical fruit and floral flavours. |
| Tropical Lime |
| Fresh and zesty lime notes are perfectly balanced with the subtle flavour of coconut and citrus. Transport yourself to a faraway beach. |
| White Sangria – seasonal release |
| Features lively flavours of juicy peach, ripe apricot and orange for a fresh, easy drinking wine with a smooth finish. |
| BLUSH |
| Rockin’ Raspberry Rosé |
| This wine offers the succulent flavours of sweet, ripe raspberries blended with a delectable refreshing rose. |
| Reds |
|---|
| Acai Raspberry Rapture |
| The intense acai fruit combines with sweet, ripe raspberries to create a powerhouse of a wine. |
| Blackberry Blast |
| Colourful tastes of juicy blackberries and ripe currants create a flavourable experience to share with friends. |
| Blueberry Bliss |
| An exciting combination of freshly picked blueberries with a delicate touch of tannins and structure. This off-dry red wine is best enjoyed chilled on a warm summer day. |
| Cranberry Craze |
| The crisp taste of cranberries is harmoniously blended with fruity, velvety richness in this sweet plum-red wine. Robust, yet elegant. |
| Pomegranate Wildberry Wave |
| This red wine brings together the juicy sweet flavour of wildberries with the rich, crisp notes of fresh pomegranates. Best enjoyed chilled. |
| Seville Orange Sangria |
| Sweet juicy flavours are balanced by the bitterness of the Seville orange in this popular red wine. Perfect for adding your favourite chopped fruit. |
| Very Black Cherry |
| An off-dry ruby red wine with succulent flavours of fresh ripe black cherries balanced by a subtle touch of tannins. A great addition to summer festivities. |