Our Wine | Vintner's Cellar Saskatoon

It all starts with great grapes! At Vintner's Cellar Saskatoon we carry over 60 wine varieties that vary in quality based on the wine kit selected. Although the finished quality of your wine depends on a number of factors, starting with great grapes is key! Our Winery Grade Juices include our 100% pure juice wine kits and our Region Specific wine kits. Below is a list of our selections.

100% Pure Juice

Our 100% pure juice wine kits are our highest quality wine. These wine kits are 23 litres of winery grade juices with no water added. Each batch makes 30, 750 ml bottles of delicious wine.

Alicante (23L)

A big, full-bodied wine that is excellent as a before or after dinner drink. This deeply coloured wine of purples and reds is sweet and aromatic. Its delectable smoothness is due to a low acid content, delivering a rich earthy flavour, but it is mainly used to increase the intensity of colour and body in other grape varieties. Comparable wines: None

Amarone (23L)

An irresistible wine whose elegance draws you subliminally into its orbit. Intense ruby-garnet in colour, it is redolent of a profusion of aromas of coffee, cherries and sun dried fruits. Its high alcohol makes it full and generous in the mouth and it overwhelms the palate with intense flavours, prolonging your pleasure with its characteristics slightly bitter finish. Comparable wines: None

Amarone/Nebbiolo Blend (23L)

Deep, bold and beautiful, this aromatic and smooth finish wine will leave your palate screaming for more. The overwhelming characteristics of cherries, sun dried fruit and firm tannins provide great length and balanced acidity. A full bodied wine with intense flavour that finishes with grace and elegance. Comparable wines: Amarone and Barolo

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon (23L)

Surprisingly smooth without any of the tart tannin. The fruity bouquet is rendered more enticing due to a hint of cassis, rich and dark in colour, it delivers complex varietal flavours of cherries and blackberries, with promise of herbs. Comparable wines: Cabernet Shiraz

Barbera (23L)

Recognized for its intensity of colour and good structure of tannin and acid, it presents nuances of gooseberries and smoky, peppery bouquet and is often added to a blend to liven it up. Smooth on the palate this wine ages well and mellows with time. Comparable wines: Zinfandel

Barolo (23L)

A wine that evokes legend and fascination with its brilliant garnet-red and flashes of amber. The bouquet is both pleasing and intense with aromatic notes of violets and oregano. Smooth in the mouth with crisp acidity, its firm but well integrated tannins give good length on the palate. It is a wine that exudes glory, nobility and power. Comparable wines: Montepulciano, Zinfandel and Nebbiolo.

Bergamais (23L)

This supple, fruity and delicate red wine is best consumed young. Cherries and plums fill the nose and the sweet cherry follows through the mouth where it lingers. This refreshing wine is best served slightly chilled. It suits desserts and is excellent as an aperitif. Comparable wines: Bardolino and Pinot Noir

Bordailles Rouge (23L)

A smooth and round wine, velvety with subtle notes of berry. Dry and medium in colour, this clean and refreshing wine offers unique flavours of raspberry cassis and a touch of bell pepper aroma. Low in tannin and generous and crisp on the palate ages well but can be enjoyed young. Comparable wines: Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.

Bourgeron Rouge (23L)

A dry, yet robust full-bodied French style wine with an aromatic black cherry bouquet. It has a deep colour with fruity well-rounded flavour of cranberry and cherry. Can be consumed young, but ages well too. It is a shallow, dry - easy drinking wine with the character and elegance of the wine styles of France. Comparable wines: Chat Dormant and Pinot Noir.

Cabernet Franc (23L)

It is usually a less tannic and acidic wine with a lighter body and colour. It is however, known to be more aromatic and herbaceous than most reds and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot in smaller quantities where it helps heighten the organoleptic qualities of the blend. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordailles Rouge.

Cabernet Merlot (23L)

Deep garnet hues, with a brilliant red sparkle. The intense nose of red fruits and herbaceous undertones rise from your glass. The wine is robust, fresh, well structured given its high ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon juice. With the addition of Merlot mellowing the wine, giving it that all too delightful appeal on the palate. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordailles Rouge.

Cabernet Sauvignon (23L)

Intense red colour with purplish hues, this California favourite has the delicate perfume of cherries and soft spice. A supple wine with mouth 'smacking' appeal and simple complexity. Its full body and solid tannins deliver a fresh spicy wine with mass appeal. Comparable wines: Cabernet Franc and Bordailles.

Cabernet Shiraz (23L)

This popular blend of elegant Cabernet Sauvignon along with the fruity flavour of Shiraz creates a lush, full-bodied wine bursting with blackberry, cherry and currant. The delicate oak aroma makes this very intense for all your senses. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Cabernet Trio (23L)

A blend of all three cabs: Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. An intense blend of red colour with purplish hues along with the fruity lush flavour of Shiraz. Deep garnet hues, red fruits and herbaceous undertones of Merlot rise from your glass. A robust, rich bouquet of warm berries. Comparable wines: Cabernet Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Chianti (23L)

Beautiful deep garnet red wine with a delicate nose of red berry jam with floral hints and country berry nuances. This rich, velvety wine is full-flavoured with subtle black pepper and cherry like overtones. It can be enjoyed young or aged. Comparable wines: Sangiovese

Italian Super Tuscan (23L)

Subtle hints of vanilla with robust fruit flavour and heavy untoasted oak chip character add intense tannins to the palate. This wine offers traces of the old world that are big on flavour. Comparable wines: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Lambrusco (23L)

Bright ruby red in colour with violet reflections, this wine is complex, charming and subtle. The aromas of ripe berries, a hint of cherries and subtle herbaceous finish with good length and structure. This wine has mellow tannins with hints of red fruit on the palate and it is usually consumed young and often chilled. Comparable wines: None

Malbec (23L)

This South American favourite, offers a deep garnet robe. The flavours are of intense, ripe, red fruits with a hint of cinnamon. The well balanced oak only enhances the wine's characteristics. Comparable wines: None

Merlot (23L)

The supple, round-bodied Merlot is enjoying increased popularity as a pure varietal. Medium to dark red, it has a distinct nose of cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants and mint, also displays some herbs and spices. A smooth mellow wine balanced for easy drinking, while its lower tannins indicate a wine that should be enjoyed relatively young. Comparable wines: Bordailles Rouge, Cabernet Merlot, and Malbec.

Montepulciano (23L)

This Italian classic has a deep ruby nose, with violet reflections. It is a complex bold wine with soft peppery tones and nuances of spice, wrapped up in a velvety texture. Well structured for aging. Comparable wines: Chianti and Sangiovese.

Petit Syrah (23L)

This varietal produces a big, robust, deep red wine with good aging potential. Because of its higher tannin levels, it is well suited to the amateur looking for a hefty red with substantial body. It is sometimes blended with Zinfandel to add some zest and complexity. Comparable wines: Syrah and Zinfandel.

Pinot Merlot (23L)

This well rounded medium bodied wine has been crafted with smoothness and easy drinking in mind. You can expect low acidity and the absence of tannins keeping it mellow and enjoyable young. With a fruity complexity you'll be able to sense small hints of cherries, strawberries and raspberries infused with dark chocolate. Comparable wines: Pinot Noir and Merlot.

Pinot Noir (23L)

This wine has a slightly spicy nose with hints of balsawood as well as citrus notes. A soft lively fruitiness on the palate along with mellow tannins leaves a velvety finish. Comparable wines: Bourgeron Rouge

Ruby Cabernet (23L)

A cross between Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, it was developed to give a high yield vine in hot climate conditions. The "must" can be used to increase colour intensities in blends or it can be used to produce a light table wine. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon

Sangiovese (23L)

A rich dry wine. Well-balanced, strong and full-bodied with a deep ruby red colour. This wine has rich flavours of cedar and blackcurrant. It has the deep flavour of intense fruit and mellow tannins with just a hint of vanilla from the oak. The finish is clean and pleasant and is best matched with spicy foods. Comparable wines: Chianti

Shiraz (23L)

This robust dry wine is dark in colour with a rich bouquet of warm berries, fresh pepper accompanied by distinctly spicy notes. It ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance, perfect for entertaining. A powerful heavy oak finish fills the palate. Comparable wines: Cabernet Shiraz, Chianti and Vieux Chateau du Roi.

Valpolicella (23L)

This refreshing, complex, medium-bodied wine, has a delicate bouquet and a rich texture. This wine possesses solid tannins and acids that delight the palate. Ruby-red colour, intense raisin and floral flavours culminate in a long lingering finish. Comparable wines: Bardolino, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir.

Vieux Chateau du Roi (23L)

Bright ruby colour, this wine has a fine complex nose of plum and fruit jam. It is rich and hearty with a hint of ripe cherries on the palate. Its tannic backbone allows for graceful aging. Comparable wines: Chianti and Shiraz.

Zinfandel Red (23L)

Bright ruby red with slight purple reflections. This wine has cherry and blackberry aromas with a subtle note of strawberries. Spice and pepper flavours fill the palate to both tease and satisfy. A rarity red, best served slightly chilled. Comparable wines: Barolo and Shiraz

Australian Chardonnay (23L)

Gold in the glass, this supple, elegant wine boasts rich aromas of honey and tropical fruits while apples, melons and vanilla oak tantalize the palate. Golden in hue and slightly tart, crisp and rich in varietal character. Comparable wines: Semillion Chardonnay

Chamblaise (23L)

This easy drinking wine is light-bodied with a clear, smooth refreshing flavour. Essentially dry, but with floral character and a full intensity of fruit make it a universally appealing blend. Comparable wines: Chardonnay

Chardonnay (23L)

A very dry, yet full-bodied wine, with gentle oak influenced aroma. This wine is crisp and clean making it wonderfully refreshing. Pleasant on the palate with hints of honey, apples and pears. Comparable wines: Chamblaise and Pinot Chardonnay.

Chilean Trio (23L)

Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc fused together creating a superb wine suitable for the most sophisticated palate. Crisp, light amber colour with clean refreshing acidity. This full-bodied blend will present hints of honey, apples and a faint touch of freshly cut herbs. Comparable wines: Vioginer, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Gewurztraminer (23L)

Deep yellow, it has a floral and lemon citrus nose. It is a lively wine with its trademark spiciness, it offers a frontal attack on your taste buds. Well aged it becomes a truly distinctive and pleasant wine. Comparable wines: French Colombard and Riesling.

Gribiano (23L)

A gentle scent of honey and herbs, light yet pleasantly tart, an incredibly smooth wine with fruity tones of melons and pears. Gribiano is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Trebbiano, which is slightly amber in colour, hosting fruity characters. Lively fresh and exuberant, the finish is always clean and crisp. Comparable wines: Pinot Grigio and Trebbiano.

Italian Frascati (23L)

This light bodied, crisp, slightly off dry wine is pale yellow in colour with hints of vinoso. This wine tastes fruity with aromatics and flavour of ripe fruit, touches of honey and wild flowers. Comparable wines: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Johannisberg Riesling (23L)

A light-coloured, delicately flavoured wine which offers a slight tartness. Displays a flowery bouquet, complex fruit and cinnamon flavours make it crisp, clean and well structured. Comparable wines: Liebraumilch

Liebraumilch (23L)

With a pronounced floral bouquet and a perfect blend of sweetness, this is a particularly good wine when consumed young. Light and elegant, its flavour is soft in the mouth. Comparable wines: Gewuztraminer and French Colombard.

Moscato (23L)

The Moscato's unique smell and taste are easily recognized. It is distinct because of its concentration of aromas of musk, peach and apricot. It can also be made into a dessert wine....sensational! Comparable wines: None

Mosette (23L)

Well balanced and full of fruit with earthy qualities. It is light in body and colour, with a cool clean taste. Typically off dry, this wine is best enjoyed young. Comparable wines: Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Piesporter.

Palomino (23L)

A unique welcome addition to any table! A very aromatic light dry wine with low acid. You'll appreciate the surprisingly nutty flavour, along with essence of apple and spice. All ends with a slight bitter finish. Comparable wines: None

Piesporter (23L)

Pale yellow colour, this wine has a floral nose reminiscent of apple blossoms with some exotic fruit notes. It is fresh and subtle with the proper amount of alcohol. Comparable wines: Mosette, Riesling and Liebraumilch.

Pinot Blanc (23L)

Soft undertones of apples and peach, this full-bodied wine is best consumed young. A richly toned, delicate wine with an elegant floral aroma and velvety taste. Comparable wines: Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.

Pinot Chardonnay (23L)

This bright and refreshing dry style white wine has the subtle fruit flavour of apple with delightful crispness and its firm acidity awakens your taste buds. You will truly enjoy its buttery after taste. Comparable wines: Ruisseau Blanc

Pinot Grigio (23L)

A succulent introduction, this wine has the gentle scent of honey and herbs. This dry straw-coloured wine is light, yet pleasantly tart with softening hints of green melon. The finish is clean and crisp. Comparable wines: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc.

Pinot Riesling (23L)

Golden hue in colour, it has a citrus, honey and herb bouquet which will enlighten your senses. Well chilled the magnificent fruit flavours of crisp green apples and ripe apricots will carry the wine to a long finish making it truly enjoyable. Comparable wines: Pinot Grigio and Riesling.

Riesling (23L)

Pale yellow with golden hues, it has citrus and floral aromas. It is a thoroughly refreshing wine that pleasantly fills the mouth with magnificent fruit flavours of crisp green apples and ripe apricots. Comparable wines: Johannisberg Riesling

Ruisseau Blanc (23L)

A rich, medium-bodied wine with a bouquet of pear and apple. Savour flavours of vanilla, spice and toasted butterscotch. This wine also ages well. Comparable wines: Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc (23L)

Crisp, light amber colour with good acids. The nose is reminiscent of freshly cut herbs with a hint of mint. It will enhance rather than overpower any dish. A wonderful complement to any light dish and delightfully refreshing. Comparable wines: Pinot Grigio and White Bordailles.

Semillon Chardonnay (23L)

This wonderful blend brings together two very different elements of a harmonic union. The Chardonnay brings its flavours of tropical fruits with hints of vanilla, while the Semillon contributes a honeyed vegetal character with nutty butterscotch nuances. Comparable wines: Chardonnay

Soave (23L)

A fresh, vibrant easy drinking wine, pale straw in colour, with a delicate spice, herbal aroma. The clean, crisp fruity flavour is enlivened with a pinch of citrus and a hint of almonds. This well balanced wine is best served slightly chilled. Comparable wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Trebbianno.

Trebbiano (23L)

Light amber in colour, with reflections bordering on golden. This wine has a fruity character with good acidity. Fresh and exuberant, with good alcohol level. Lively and fresh, this wine is suited for occasions. Comparable wines: Soave

Verdicchio (23L)

Medium-bodied and complex with herbal aromas in the bouquet and flavours of lemon and peach. The finish is crisp and dry with excellent acidity. A gentle bite to entice the palate makes this appealing to many. Excellent when served young. Comparable wines: Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde (23L)

This wine is crisp with an ever present note of acidity. Its flavour is decisively lemony which makes for a great summer wine chilled and served by the pool. Comparable wines: Verdicchio

White Bordailles (23L)

The result of this blending is a crisp dry wine that evokes aromas of figs, flowers and honey. Fresh and appealing, this wine has a delicate light body with many layers of flavour on the palate. Comparable wines: Bris de Mers and Sauvignon Blanc.

White Bourgeron (23L)

This delicate bouquet of peaches and apricots leads to a robust, full-bodied wine with a tang of citrus. Expect a crisp, clean finish. This wine is definitely a summer favourite. Comparable wines: Chardonnay and Chamblaise.

White Zinfandel (23L)

A delightfully refreshing light wine, clean and gentle. Glowing with a soft pink hue. A strawberry aroma greets you. Enjoyed by the alcohol and fruity cocktail like appeal. Comparable wines: None

Region Specific Wines

Discover the world! Sourced from a specific region these wines are of superior quality and taste. Using the highest quality of juices these wines are perfect for someone seeking wine sourced from a particular region. Below is a partial list of what is available as our product availability varies depending on season and harvest. Please inquire for a full list of products. These wine kits are available in 16 litres and 23 litres of winery grade juices. Each batch makes 30, 750 ml bottles of delicious wine.

Chilean Cabernet-Shriaz (23L)

A Chilean favourite this blend is a full-bodied wine with a delicate oak aroma and fruity flavours of blackberry, cherry and currant. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Chilean Shiraz (23L)

Our Chilean Shiraz is a dry, robust wine with a rich bouquet of warm berries and fresh pepper. It has a distinctly spicy notes that ages gracefully into a velvety wine. Comparable wines: Cabernet Shiraz, Chianti, Vieux Chateau Du Roi

Chilean Merlot (23L)

Our Chilean Merlot is a dark red medium bodied wine. It has a distinct nose of cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants and mint. This easy drinking wine can be enjoyed relatively young. Comparable wines: Bordailles Rouge, Cabernet Merlot, Malbec

Chilean Rio Grande Rojo (23L)

A blend of three red wines, this Chilean favourite has purplish hues with flavours of ripe red fruits. It also is an easy drinking red wine with a smooth finish. Comparable wines: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Italian Amarone (23L)

Our Italian Amarone is a big full-bodied red wine and best enjoyed with a meal. It is intense ruby-garnet in colour with a profusion of aromas of coffee, cherries and sun dried fruit. Comparable wines: None

Italian Barolo (23L)

Our Italian Barolo evokes legend and fascination with its brilliant garnet-red and flashes of amber. The bouquet is both pleasing and intense with aromatic notes of violets and oregano. Smooth in the mouth with crisp acidity, this wine has well integrated tannins that give good length on the palate. Comparable wines: Montepulciano, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo

Italian Carménère (23L)

Our Italian Carménère is a medium-bodied wine with delicious flavours of raspberries, plum, green peppers and peppercorns. This wine has a medium to high level of fruity flavours and well-balanced tannin that create an easy drinking wine. Comparable wines: Merlot, Malbec

Chilean Pinot Noir (16L)

Italian Valpolicella (16L)

Australian Shiraz (16L)

This robust dry wine is dark in colour with a rich bouquet of warm berries, fresh pepper accompanied by distinctly spicy notes. Comparable wines: Cabernet Shiraz, Chianti, Vieux Chateau du Roi

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (16L)

A fan favourite, this wine is medium-bodied with subtle delicate flavours of cherries and soft spice. This wine has mouth smacking appeal with solid tannins that deliver a fresh spicy wine.

Chilean Franc Sauvignon (16)

This red wine has lower tannins and acidity and is typically used in blends. The Chilean Fran Sauvignon tends to be lighter-bodied with herbaceous aromas. Comparable wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordailles

Chilean Carménère (16L)

The Chilean Carménère is a medium-bodied red wine with red and balck berry flavours and herbaceous notes of green peppercorn. Comparable wines: Merlot

Chilean Malbec

Sourced directly from Chile, this region specific Malbec is deep purple in colour with velvety tannins. The flavours are of intense and complex plums, figs, cherry, blackberry with hints of spicy notes. This South American, medium and well-rounded wine is a fan favourite.