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White Wines

Craft and Premium Winemaking Kits

We keep more than 250 wine kits in stock including all the favourites—Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Riesling and most varietals and blends.

Below is a sampling of the white wine kits we carry. Upon request, others may be ordered. From top of the line premium wine kits that include grape skins, oak, and flavours to economy wine kits ready to drink in just four weeks, we have styles to suit every taste and budget.

RJS Craft Winemaking Kits

  • En Primeur (8 week) — superior, age-worthy wines of distinction, sure to impress
  • Cru Select (6 week) — the finest juices from the world’s best vineyards
  • Cru International (5 week) — unique tastes of acclaimed, international wine styles
  • Grand Cru (4 week) — easy drinking table wines with little to no ageing
  • Heritage Estates (4 week) — light and pleasant wines, ready to enjoy in 4 weeks

VINECO™ PREMIUM WINEMAKING KITS

  • Signature Series™ (8 week) — the finest varietal juices & concentrates from exceptional growing regions produce exquisite quality wines
  • Estate Series™ (6 week) — unique styles made with high quality juices & concentrates deliver premium quality wine
  • Original Series™ (4 week) — approachable and delicious wines to have on hand for any occasion
  • On the House™ (4 week) — easy-drinking, everyday house wines

RJS Craft Winemaking Kits

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8 Week Kits

Chile Chardonnay

A delightful wine with hints of pineapple, melon and peach, and a touch of pear.

Goes well with rich pastas or risotto and seafood.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Light
  • BODY: Medium

Italy Pinot Grigio

This delicate wine combines citrus, floral and pear notes, before finishing with citrus and green apple.

Goes well with halibut, shrimp, or crab.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry       
  • OAK:  Unoaked        
  • BODY:  Light

Germany Riesling Gewürztraminer

This pleasant wine combines apples and spice with essences of citrus, floral and honey.

Goes well with chicken and pork tenderloin.

  • SWEETNESS:  Off-dry         
  • OAK:  Unoaked        
  • BODY:  Medium

South Africa Sauvignon Blanc

This “wild white” wine combines apple, lemon, and kiwi with hints of lemon and herbaceous flavours.

Goes well with fish and chips or shrimp and vegetables.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Unoaked         
  •  BODY:  Medium
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6 Week Kits

Australia Style Chardonnay

This classic wine is clean, crisp and rich in character. It’s slightly tart fruit flavours are complemented with vanilla and cloves.

Goes well with fish and seafood.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Medium
  • BODY: Medium

Italian Style Pinot Grigio

This wine will delight with its bright citrus and green apple aromas and honeydew tones.

Goes well with light seafood dishes such as shrimp scampi or crab salad.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK: Unoaked   
  • BODY:  Light

New Zealand Style Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is crisp and light with an intense grapefruit flavour, and notes of freshly cut grass and light oak on the finish.

Goes well with seafood, such as oysters and scallops, as well as soft cheeses, such as goat cheese.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Light
  • BODY: Medium

Germany Style Gewürztraminer

This distinctive wine melds spicy notes with aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruit. A touch of elderflowers highlights its intense fruity flavours.

Goes well with a chicken stirfry or perogies.

  • SWEETNESS: Off-dry
  • OAK: Unoaked 
  • BODY: Medium

Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris

This popular white blend is an aromatic delight, starting with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note.

Goes well with roast turkey or spicy fish cakes.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium
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5 Week Kits

California Chardonnay Style

This classic wine delivers crisp flavours of green apple and tropical fruit with a floral bouquet, slowly revealing layers of ripe fruit and oak.

Goes well with Bok-choy asparagus frittata or French chicken dijon.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Medium
  • BODY: Medium

Ontario Sauvignon Blanc Style

This delightful wine offers a refreshing grassy nose, bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours.

Goes well with mild Asian food, including white fish or sushi.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Unoaked     
  • BODY:  Medium

Germany Style Gewürztraminer

This renowned white wine is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruit flavours.

Goes well with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken

  • SWEETNESS: Off-dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium
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4 Week Kits

Chardonnay Style

This classic white wine delivers crisp, green apple aromas and hearty flavour.

Goes well with lemon garlic tilapia or a spring vegetable salad.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Medium
  • BODY: Medium

Pinot Grigio Style

This wine delights with its overtones of green melon and a bouquet of honey and herbs.

Goes well with shrimp salad or spaghetti with a simple spinach and lemon dressing.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Light       
  • BODY:  Medium

Gewürztraminer Style

This wine is distinctive in its spicy flavour and aroma, yet pairs well with a wide variety of foods.

Goes well with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium

Sauivignon Blanc Style

This popular classic wine, offers a light fruity aroma with green herbal flavours and a touch of mint.

Goes well with chicken and salad or shrimp and pasta.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium
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4 Week Kits

California Style White

Unoaked and dry, this classic California style wine is light and fruity.

Goes well with salmon and roasted squash, or garlic bread and crab cakes.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light

Chardonnay Style

This traditional style dry and lightly oaked wine delivers pear and apple flavours with herbal and mineral notes.

Goes well with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn!

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Light      
  • BODY:  Medium

Sauvignon Blanc Style

This refreshing unoaked wine has crisp, green apple flavours and pleasant herbal notes.

Goes well with light seafood dishes or Cornish game hens or other white meat.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium

Pinot Grigio Style

This traditional wine pleasantly delivers aromas of tart green apples with crisp citrus and oney flavours.

Goes well with grilled seafood or an Asian stirfry.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light

VINECO™ PREMIUM WINEMAKING KITS

Signature Series

8 Week Kits

Chardonnay, California

This fresh, unoaked wine delivers a lovely blend of yellow apple, lemon and pineapple with hints of peach and mineral notes.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium-Full

Pinot Gris, Washington

This well-balanced wine offers green apple, lemon zest and pear flavours, with notes of honeysuckle and bright acidity.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

This graceful wine delights with its passion fruit and citrus zest aromas, undertones of pink grapefruit and lemongrass and a refreshing acidity.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium
Estate Series

6 Week Kits

Chardonnay, Australia

This fresh, medium-bodied wine delivers flavours of tropical fruit, ripe peach and toasted vanilla.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Medium
  • BODY: Medium

Gewürztraminer, Germany

This distinctive wine delivers a floral bouquet with peach, lychee and honey flavours.

  • SWEETNESS: Off-dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light-Medium

Pinot Grigio, Italy

This wine is a simple delight with its green apple and citrus flavours and a crisp acidity.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Unoaked      
  • BODY:  Light-Medium

Sauvignon Blanc, California

This easy-drinking wine offers a pleasant combination of citrus, peach and passion fruit flavours.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light-Medium
Original Series

4 Week Kits

Chardonnay, California

This wine delightfully combines green apple, pear and apricot flavours.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Medium

Gewürztraminer, California

This noteworthy wine melds floral, apricot and pineapple flavours.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light-Medium

Pinot Grigio, Italy

This wine is refreshing with its juicy green apple, lemon and lime flavours.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light-Medium
On the House

4 Week Kits

California White

Notes of apple and stone fruit.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light-Medium

Pinot Gris Style

Flavours of green apple and citrus.

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Unoaked
  • BODY: Light

Sauvignon Blanc Style

Herbaceous with green fruit

  • SWEETNESS: Dry
  • OAK: Medium
  • BODY: Light

Chardonnay Style

Tropical fruit and vanilla.

  • SWEETNESS:  Dry         
  • OAK:  Medium    
  • BODY:  Medium

VANISLE WINE & BEER MAKERS

We’re the Comox Valley’s choice for Ferment-on-Premises, UVin winemaking, UBrew beer, as well as making cider and cooler on-site. And for homebrew fans, we’ve got you covered too—with a wide variety of kits, plus supplies and equipment. 

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Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
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Thursday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 3:00pm

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