Celebrate simplicity with Heritage Estates. In just four weeks you can craft your own wine that is perfect for celebrating everyday moments.
Red
Different types of winemaking practices can affect the outcome of your wine. The chart below is a guideline for how we describe the profiles of our finished wines. Refer to tasting notes for each wine's profile.
OAK | BODY | SWEETNESS |
---|---|---|
U - UNOAKED L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM H - HEAVY |
L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM F - FULL |
D - DRY O - OFF-DRY S - SWEET |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
CloseWeeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Merlot |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Medium |
Body | Medium |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *12% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Merlot Style
A medium-bodied and dry Merlot style wine with aromas of tart strawberry and flavours of berries with light floral notes and a short clean finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with Shepherd\'s pie or beef stew.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Light |
Body | Medium |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.8% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Pinot Noir Style
A dry and light-bodied wine with crisp acidity and very little tannin; plenty of fruit flavour with some cherry and red berry notes.
Food Pairings
Serve with pasta and roasted vegetables or grilled eggplant.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Medium |
Body | Full |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *12.1% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Shiraz Style
A Shiraz style with fruity aromas of ripe raspberry with floral and spice nuances; dry and full-bodied with balanced acidity and soft tannins.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with barbequed meats or pizza.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Vieux Château du Roi |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Unoaked |
Body | Full |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *12% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Vieux Château du Roi
A traditional, unoaked French style red wine with spice and berry fruit aromas, rich berry fruit on the palate and spicy notes in the finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with a heavy meat dish or wild rice and mushroom salad.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Heavy |
Body | Medium |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *12% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Style
A balanced classic Cabernet Sauvignon style wine with berry, toast and vanilla aromas and berry flavour with well-integrated oak.
Food Pairings
Try it with meatballs or lamb chops.
White
Different types of winemaking practices can affect the outcome of your wine. The chart below is a guideline for how we describe the profiles of our finished wines. Refer to tasting notes for each wine's profile.
OAK | BODY | SWEETNESS |
---|---|---|
U - UNOAKED L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM H - HEAVY |
L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM F - FULL |
D - DRY O - OFF-DRY S - SWEET |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
CloseWeeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | California Style White |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Unoaked |
Body | Light |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.2% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates California Style White
Unoaked and dry, this California style white wine is light and fruity.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with salmon and roasted squash or garlic bread and crab cakes.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Light |
Body | Medium |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.7% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Chardonnay Style
A traditional style dry and lightly oaked Chardonnay with pear, apple, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Riesling |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Unoaked |
Body | Light Body |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.2% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Riesling Style
A classic off-dry and medium-bodied Riesling style wine with floral and ripe fruit aromas, light mineral notes and a refreshing acidity.
Food Pairings
Serve with fish tacos and jalapeno or spicy shrimp.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Unoaked |
Body | Medium |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.7% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Sauvignon Blanc Style
A refreshing, medium-bodied, dry Sauvignon Blanc style wine with crisp, green apple flavours and pleasant herbal notes. Unoaked.
Food Pairings
Perfect with light seafood dishes or white meat.
Weeks | 4 |
---|---|
Varietal | Pinot Grigio |
Sweetness | Dry |
Oak | Unoaked |
Body | Light |
Labels Included | No |
Alcohol % | *11.2% |
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Wine Kit Instructions (PDF)Heritage Estates Pinot Grigio Style
A typical dry Pinot Grigio style, this wine boasts aromas of tart green apple with crisp citrus and honey flavours.
Food Pairings
Pair with grilled seafood or Asian strirfry.