Grapes To Wine

12/17/2025

Just in time for Christmas

A cozy, elegant holiday cocktail that tastes like Christmas in a glass. 🎄🍊

INGREDIENTS
2 oz Amarone della Valpolicella
1 oz Aged dark rum (or brandy, for a softer profile)
½ oz honey
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Sprinkle of cinnamon

GLASS GARNISH
Orange peel and a rosemary sprig

DIRECTIONS
1. In a shaker with ice, combine Amarone, rum, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and bitters.
2. Shake gently — Amarone is delicate, so don’t over-dilute.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Express the orange peel over the drink, and add the rosemary for aroma.

11/05/2025

10/22/2025

Do you dare try this Witches Brew Sangria?! 🧙🍷

INGREDIENTS
1 bottle of RJS Cru Select France Style Merlot
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup orange juice
24 ounces ginger beer
dry ice (for ambience not necessary)

GLASS GARNISH
Fruit of your choice, we recommend pitted cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and orange slices
Black sugar rimmer (you can buy or make yourself)

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients into your favourite cauldron (punch bowl/large pitcher etc.)
2. Stir well and add in fresh fruit. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl or plate, pour your sugar. Add a small drop of black food colouring to sugar and mix well.
4. Wet rim of glasses, dip and spin glasses till rim is coated.
5. Fill glasses with your brew and enjoy!🥂

10/09/2025

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? We've got you covered with the four best Thanksgiving hosting tips, each with a perfect wine pairing, to make your gathering shine! ✨ 🦃 🍷

Head over to our blog, Craft & Cork at https://bit.ly/3KEn9YE to read more!

10/02/2025

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03/25/2025

Pucker up with a refreshing Watermelon Pucker cocktail! 🍉☀️😚

INGREDIENTS
1 oz Orchard Breezin’ Wild Watermelon
1 oz Simple Syrup
3 oz Cru Select Italy Pinot Grigio
Fresh Slice of Watermelon
Ice Cubes

DIRECTIONS
1. In a cocktail shaker add Orchard Breezin’ Wild Watermelon, simple syrup, Cru Select Italy Pinot Grigio, and top with ice cubes
2. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice
4. Garnish with a wedge of fresh watermelon & enjoy!

07/11/2024

July Special $20 off

A bouquet of black cherries and plump dark fruit are framed by the ample aromas of to***co and dark coffee. Fruit-forward with an array of spicy flavours on the finish.

Try pairing with pork and squash or honey mustard chicken.

Find at a retailer near you! bit.ly/3tZrPOz

07/20/2023

This wine is a refreshing, medium-bodied, dry Sauvignon Blanc with crisp, green apple flavours and pleasant herbal notes. Our summer white pairs beautifully with chimichurri grilled shrimp or even a tangy spinach and artichoke dip!

Grab yours now! bit.ly/3tZrPOz

01/10/2022

01/07/2022

This month we celebrate Cru Select's Australia Style Shiraz 🇦🇺 Deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis, this is the Shiraz that put Australian wines on the map. Ideal with spicy chili con carne or burgers with grilled onions and gouda cheese.

Dry | Heavy Oak | Medium Body

12/15/2021

Be as merry as your drink 🎄 Our Cocktail of the month is the Festive Fling. Spread the holiday cheer and sleigh together!

INGREDIENTS
1 oz Cru Select Rosso Grande
1 oz Brandy
1 oz Chambord
3 oz Sparkling Cranberry Soda
1/2 oz Lemon/Lime Bar Mix
Frozen Cranberries for Garnish
Fresh Mint for Garnish

DIRECTIONS
1) Shake the Cru Select Rosso Grande, Brandy, Chambord, Sparkling Cranberry Soda, and Lemon/Lime bar mix in a shaker with lots of ice.
2) Pour into a glass with fresh ice, and top with frozen cranberries and fresh mint.
3) Enjoy! 🎉

12/10/2021

Our wine of the month is Cru Select's Italy Style Rosso Grande. Deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aromas, bursting with vibrant flavours of ripe berries and black cherries. This is a classic, food-friendly Italian style red wine. Great with meaty pizza or pasta and tomato sauce.

Dry | Medium Oak | Full Body

Cru Select is a treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to try new grape varieties and wine styles from around the world. This 12-liter kit produces 30 bottles of wine, ready to serve and enjoy!