CHILE is a long, narrow country that is geographically and climatically dominated by the Andres mountain range to the east and the spectacular Pacific Ocean to the west. Wine has been a part of Chile’s heritage dating back to the 16th century and is home to many great varietals.

Wine Kitz has created unique proprietary red and white wine blends featuring 2 of the most recognized red and white varietals sourced from beautiful Chile. Similar to the distinct colours in the sunset that blend together in the night sky, the two unique varietals in the Coastal Sunset wines are distinct on the own yet magical as a blend together.

A colourful blend of Carménère and Merlot: Subtle oak aromas with cherry and a hint of spice make this fabulous blend stand out from the crowd. Ruby red to brick red in colour, this wine is rich in red fruit flavours with a spicy finish.

Matches well with beef, duck in mushroom or red wine sauces. Seafood includes tuna or salmon. Also a nice complement to wild rice, mushrooms and mild cheeses.

Alcohol by volume: 12.5% | Sweetness: Dry | Country of Origin: Chile

A colourful blend of Riesling and Semillon: Pale straw in colour, this wine is a balanced blend of floral and citrus aromas and flavours. Lemon and peach can be found in the flavour followed by a crisp, slightly sweet finish.

Will accent any meals with smoked salmon, oysters, mussels scallops, shrimp and fried calamari. The crispness works will with BBQ or spicy chicken wings, pork ribs or roast, baked ham, veal, chicken. Some soft, lighter cheeses such as Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert will also go well with this wine.

Alcohol by volume: 12% | Sweetness: Medium | Country of Origin: Chile

These wine kits are available by pre-order only until Thursday, August 5th, 2010 – In store approximately August 23rd, 2010

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NEW! FESTA ITALIA 2010

Italian Primitivo (Red)

The Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel in California, or Crljenak Kaštelanski in its country of origin, Croatia) is a fruit-driven, full-bodied wine with aromas and flavours of blue plum, blackberry and cherry. Subtle notes of oak and spice will present themselves due to oak aging. The smooth, rich mouth-feel allows for early consumption but the wine will also age nicely for 18 to 24 months. Enjoy with saucy barbecued ribs, marinated leg of lamb, gourmet burgers topped with sautéed mushrooms or grilled red pepper, beef stews, meat lover’s pizza, rigatoni in a tomato sauce with spicy sausage and arugula, and lightly spiced eggplant dishes.

Available in both Sommelier and Sommelier Reserve wine kit collections.

Alcohol by Volume: Sommelier 13%/Sommelier Reserve 13.5% | Sweetness: Dry | Country of Origin: Italy

Available by Pre-order Only! Deadline: Oct 7, 2010 – In stores approximately Nov 1, 2010

Festa Italia Verdicchio (White)

The Verdicchio (vair-dik-ee-oh) grape presents a clean fresh aroma of green apple, white currant, citrus, floral and mineral. This medium-bodied, refreshing white wine sings on the palate with flavours of lemon, green apple and almond, making for a perfect aperitif. Best enjoyed while young and fresh. Serve with baked or poached firm fish with dill, seafood salads, green salads with light vinaigrettes, spring pea risottos, lemon chicken,
steamed mussels and shellfish.

Available in both Sommelier and Sommelier Reserve wine kit collections.

Alcohol by Volume: Sommelier 12%/Sommelier Reserve 12.5% | Sweetness: Dry | Country of Origin: Italy

Available by Pre-order Only! Deadline: Oct 7, 2010 – In stores approximately November 1, 2010

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ORANGE CHOCOLATE PORT

This full flavoured Port style dessert wine is full-bodied with complex aromas and flavours of dark chocolate and hints of sweet, ripe oranges. The flavours are rich and lingering making this truly a special wine to be sipped and savoured. Wonderful to sip on its own, anytime when you are looking for that special treat. Also great as a dinner aperitif or to enjoy with a sweet dessert at the end of a great meal.

Each kit makes 30 – 375 ml bottles | Alcohol by volume: 16%

Pre-order only! Deadline: September 16th, 2010 – In stores approximately October 12, 2010.

Despite the fact that we are not the only retail store in Nova Scotia offering in-store winery services, we anticipate that due to being part of a national franchise chain, we will be a target on the government radar screen. Let the chips fall where they may!!

Our decision was partly inspired by last year’s introduction of in-store winery services on Prince Edward Island. In early March 2010 we opened our first island location in Charlottetown. Consumer acceptance has far surpassed our projections and expectations. In two months of being open we are nearing winery space capacity. More staff has been hired and more space may need to be rented in the near future!

The driving force behind the introduction of in-store winery service on PEI was Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister? What a novel portfolio for a province wanting to keep up with changing times and attracting new enterprise and industry. In a detailed search of Nova Scotia Ministers listings, we were unable to find anything which resembled such a portfolio. We need not look much further to recognize why Nova Scotians are often last in receiving services granted to other Canadians.

Photos of Charlottetown’s ribbon cutting ceremonies with Minister Allan Campbell can be viewed by visiting: http://winekitzcharlottetown.ca/

We are not attempting to re-invent the wheel. We will abide by the U-Vint regulations set out by the Federal Excise Act and we will collect applicable taxes. Our objective is to offer Nova Scotians the same services extended to other Maritimers.

Please CLICK HERE for detailed information on the in-store winery concept.

If you wish to support our efforts, we asked you to visit: http://uvintns.ca/ and send a letter to Premier Darrell Dexter.

Blair Sampson
Wine Kitz New Minas

All of our wine kits come with easy to follow instructions, and are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our staff is very knowledgeable and standing by ready to help should you have any questions or concerns.

Begin with a winemaking equipment kit that fits your needs and budget (scroll over the bars for full list of equipment):

• Are you planning on bottling a batch in the near future? Will you require new bottles? Give us a call and we’ll pre-sanitize your bottles prior to pick-up. Bottles may be pre-sanitized 24 hours prior to filling. *No charge bottle washing when you purchase two or more cases of new bottles.

• Alternatively, bring in your current bottles and have them sanitized in minutes and ready for filling. $5.00 (HST included) per cycle of 30 bottles or up to four carboys.

• Same as above applies for new or used carboys.

• Our bottle washer machine will sanitize 30 bottles or up to 4 glass carboys in a 4-minute cycle.

• Next time you visit our store ask for a quick tour and we’ll be happy to show you how our new bottle/carboy washer.

 Click here for photos and more information.

BOTTLE WASHER GUIDELINES

• Bottles must be clean prior to inserting into machine for sanitizing. (You may pre-clean your bottles at home or use our sink facility.)

• No bottles with labels (paper gums up the spray holes and gets blown into the next cycle of bottles).

• No plastic bottles or carboys