Cru International

Cru International

We offer several brand name wine kits some of which have produced award winning wines in international competitions. Most of our wines are designed to produce 28-30 (750ml) bottles of wine. Each kit contains detailed instructions, grape juice concentrate or a combination of grape juice concentrate and fresh grape juice, stabilizers, finings and yeast. Grape skins included as indicated

All wine kit styles listed on this site are available to be made in the comfort and convenience of your own home. If you would like to make wine on our premises, additional charges apply as well as your prescence will be required during the mixing and the bottling process.

We've worked hard to earn your business and the products you make with us or at home will be sealed and unopened in its' original packaging until the time of mixing or sale...no plain unmarked packaging is available at any of our locations...the wine style you pay for is the wine style you get.  

 

The Cru International 5week wine kits contain 8L of grape juice and grape juice concentrate and highlight the winemaking techniques and features of selected countries from around the world. Drawn from recognized winemaking regions, you will find exquisite easy to drink wines that are exclusively bold in their youth, yet graceful with a few months of aging. Genuwine Grape Skins included in select reds as indicated.

5 WEEK KITS
Can include 8-12L of grape juice concentrate or a combination of grape juice concentrate and pure grape juice. These kits are ready to be bottled in 5 weeks. Can be enjoyed young. Usually 2-3 months aging time.

All products are In-Stock and ship within 1-2 business days unless stated otherwise.

For the protection of all of our customers, we cannot accept returns on any wine kits. We ask that you make an informed decision, read all descriptions and contact us should we need to provide more information on the particular product that interests you.5 WEEK KITS

 

Products


  • Wine In A Box 5L Dispenser

    Wine In A Box 5L Dispenser

    Wine In A Box 5L Dispenser has a dispensing spout along with a second re-sealable opening to easily fill, clean and sanitize after each use. Easy to carry and enjoy on the go. Their unique design helps beverages cool faster and the nozzle allows for smarter dispensing and longer shelf life.
    Oxygen barrier bags and taps keep wine fresh up to 6 months and stay's fresh for weeks after opening. Bags are easy to use, transport, re-usable, recyclable and pre-sanitized when new. 5L bags come with permanent push in place spout, second re-sealable opening allows you to clean and sanitize bag for re-use/refilling after each use. Box Holds up to 5.6L when filled and has an extra sturdy double walled box base.
    Includes 1 re-useable bag and 1 box. All bag taps are required to be in the full seated position once filled to prevent from popping off.
    CAUTION: TO PREVENT LEAKING...DO NOT CARY FILLED BAG FROM FITMENTS/CAPS...ONLY CARRY BAG FROM BODY OF BAG

    CA$5.99
     
  • Cru International Calif. White Zinfandel

    Cru International Calif. White Zinfandel

    This easy drinking blush wine offers fresh floral notes on the nose and palate. It is medium bodied with an attractive display of citrus flavours and a soft, off dry finish.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International California Chardonnay

    Cru International California Chardonnay

    This wine displays captivating flavours of green apple and tropical fruit enhanced by a floral upfront bouquet. Full bodied and straw in colour, this white wine develops with age to reveal layers of fruit and integrated oak.
    CA$90.99
    CA$94.99 save 4%
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  • Cru International California Muscat

    Cru International California Muscat

    A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International French Rose

    Cru International French Rose

    Made in the classic French rose style, it is light bodied and pink in colour with spiced strawberry and crisp, citrus aromas. The palate features fresh strawberry flavours with a refreshing fruity finish.
    CA$96.99
    CA$101.99 save 5%
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  • Cru International German Gewurztraminer

    Cru International German Gewurztraminer

    This off dry wine has bold tropical fruits on the palate and a lovely smooth finish. The suss reserve pack along with the elderberries create a softly structured, floral wine with balanced crisp acidity.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International German Muller Thurgau

    Cru International German Muller Thurgau

    Medium in body with a delicate off dry taste, this wine is balanced by mild acidity giving it a long lasting finish. This wine offers unique flavours and an amazing aromatic, subtle, fruity perfume.
    CA$90.99
    CA$94.99 save 4%
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  • Cru International German Riesling

    Cru International German Riesling

    As Germany's leading grape variety, this Riesling is aromatic, displaying flowery, almost perfumed aromas, which nicely combine with high acidity.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International Italian Pinot Grigio

    Cru International Italian Pinot Grigio

    The deep apple and grapefruit bouquet will entice you. Apples and citrus notes follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International Italian Verdicchio

    Cru International Italian Verdicchio

    This Italian refreshing white wine has aromas of peach and lemon peel, with lemon-like acidity and a nice finish of bitter almond.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International Ont Sauvignon Blanc

    Cru International Ont Sauvignon Blanc

    Full bodied and very expressive, this white wine presents bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours. Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose, it produces a long and fruity finish.
    CA$94.99
     
  • Cru International South African Chenin Blanc

    Cru International South African Chenin Blanc

    Light in body with a pale straw colour. The fruity scented nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet rounding out the nose.
    CA$90.99
    CA$94.99 save 4%
    SALE

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Jan

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2026

DeFalco Winter Sale

WINTER SALE

Now until February 21st        
(While Supplies Last)

BUSINESS HOURS
Sunday, Monday – Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am-6pm
Saturday – 9am-5pm

GET YOUR FREE DEFALCO VINTAGE CUSTOMER CARD
Earn points with every purchase to spend on your favourite HOME brewing and winemaking supplies

AFTER 20 YEARS IN ORLEANS, OUR 2030 LANTHIER DRIVE LOCATION OFFICIALLY CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 29TH.
All of us at DeFalco’s sincerely thank you for giving us the opportunity the last 20 years to serve you at our Orleans location and we hope to see you at our 435 Moodie Drive location.  We will continue to try to meet your home brewing/winemaking needs along with the customer service and quality products at competitive pricing you’ve been accustomed to since 1962.

Cheers!
The DeFalco Team

 

FREE SHIPPING
Minimum order value of $130 value with a Maximum Weight of 15kgs.  Valid on subtotal of $130 (before taxes and shipping)*
or
$9.99 FLAT RATE SHIPPING
Minimum order value of $50 with a Maximum weight 15kgs. Valid on subtotal of $50 (before taxes and shipping)*
*WE DO NOT DROP SHIP, ALL DELIVERIES REQUIRE  A CONFIRMATION SIGNATURE *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY*

SUPER SAVINGS!
Take advantage of our special pricing and save!
Limited time only!
Make Your Wine at our Place or at Home!
From one of Canada’s Largest Commercial Wineries…
ON THE HOUSE 4WK WINE KITS
California Red - A dry, easy drinking, light bodied, fantastic everyday red wine that goes well with everything from burgers to pasta.
California White - A special white wine blend that shows rich straw colour and smooth apple and stone fruit flavour.
$24 OFF
Make It At Our Place
$75.99* Reg. $99.99
OR
$5 OFF
Take It Home & Make It
$60.99 Reg. $65.99
Each style yields 29-750ml Bottles.
*Make it at our place Includes $34 fee, filtered water, degassing, filtering, shrink caps, corks

FREE
CARBOY HANDLE with each “LIKE NEW”
23L GLASS CARBOY
Italian Glass Carboys that have been in our care and used in our operations.  Additional $6.99 savings
$34.99 Reg. $44.99

MAKE YOUR WINE AT OUR PLACE
3 Easy Steps

1. Choose your wine style
2. Mix the ingredients
3. Bottle and Enjoy
Take advantage of our on-premise EVERYDAY LOW PRICES.
(All on-premise promotions yield 29_750ml bottles per batch and includes $34 fee, filtered water, degassing, filtering, shrink caps, corks)

 

ON-PREMISE WINEMAKING SPECIALS
$7-24 OFF

ON THE HOUSE 4WK KITS $8-24 OFF
California White, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, White Zinfandel
$75.99-102.99* Reg. $99.99-109.99

ORIGINAL SERIES 4 WK KITS $7-9 OFF
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
$ 119.99-122.99* Reg. $126.99-131.99

NIAGARA MIST 4WK KITS $10 OFF
A unique and refreshing alternative to traditional wine coolers and lighter table wines. Light, cool and crisp. Balanced with a bold refreshing bouquet and flavour of fresh fruits. Makes 23L of refreshing, low alcohol (7% target) wine beverage.
Strawberry White Zinfandel, Raspberry Merlot, Peach Chardonnay, Pear Pinot Grigio, Tropical Riesling, Cherry Sangria
$96.99* Reg. $106.99

*Make it at our place Includes $34 fee, filtered water, degassing, filtering, shrink caps, corks

 

UPTO $45 OFF STARTER KITS
MAKE YOUR BEER AND WINE AT HOME
with a …
Combination Beer/Winemaking
EQUIPMENT KIT
Only $65 Regular $110
(Beer/Wine Style not included)
Kit includes:
29L Plastic pail and lid, 23L (Like New) Glass Carboy*, Siphoning Equipment, Sanitizer, Funnel, Airlock and Stopper, Stirring Paddle, Thermometer, Hydrometer & Test Jar, Detailed Instructions.
*Like New Glass Carboys have been in our care in our operations.

COOPERS MICROBREWERY ONE STAGE EQUIPMENT KIT
The Coopers “All-in-One-Stage” Microbrewery Kit is designed to give you everything you need to brew 23L of your own high-quality, great tasting beer every time. Includes Coopers Lager & Ingredients for your first batch of beer.
$129.99 Reg. $159.99

YOU CAN MAKE ANY OF THE WINE STYLES FEATURED BELOW AT OUR PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $34
(Includes: Filtered water, degassing, filtering, shrink caps, corks)

ON THE HOUSE 4WK KITS
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Blush, California Red & White
$4-5 off Reg. $65.99-75.99

ORIGINAL SERIES 4WK KITS
California Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Viognier, Vieux Château Du Roi & White Zinfandel, Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre, Chilean Matador Red, Italian Sangiovese & Valroza,
$4-5 off Reg. $92.99-97.99

CRU INTERNATIONAL 5WK KITS
California Chardonnay, French Rosé, German Muller Thurgau, South African Chenin Blanc, Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, British Columbia Pinot Noir, Chilean Malbec, Okanagan Meritage
$4-5 OFF Reg. $94.99-109.99

NIAGARA MIST 4WK KITS
Strawberry White Zinfandel, Raspberry Merlot, Peach Chardonnay, Pear Pinot Grigio, Tropical Riesling, Cherry Sangria
$5 OFF Reg. $72.99

CRU SELECT 6WK KITS
Argentinean Trio White, German Gewurztraminer, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Australian Shiraz, California Pinot Noir, Chilean Malbec
$8-10 OFF Reg. $137.99-142.99

ESTATE SERIES 6WK KITS
California Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot & Mystic, Australian Traminer Riesling & Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Carménère, Argentinean Malbec, Italian Montepulciano
$8-10 OFF Reg. $125.99-131.99

SIGNATURE SERIES 6WK KITS
California Chardonnay, Merlot & Zinfandel, Australian Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Amarone & Toscano,
$10-12 OFF Reg. $160.99-165.99

EN PRIMEUR 6WK KITS
Chilean Chardonnay & Carménère, South Africa Sauvignon Blanc, Australian Cabernet Shiraz, Italian Valpola
$10-12 OFF Reg. $167.99-173.99

PREMIUM WINES
START NOW IN ORDER TO BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS
If you’ve already tried a few of the regular wine kits (4wk styles), take this opportunity and try a premium blend kit. (6wk kits).  The larger kits (12L & 14L) are made with a combination juice and concentrate selected from the world’s finest wine regions.  These kits produce a richer wine with a bouquet that will develop with age (min. 6-8 months but preferably up to a year).  The aroma of the wine is not to be overlooked and can make the difference between a good wine and a great wine.  TREAT YOURSELF!

WINE RACKS
Steel wine racks coated in black plastic. 30 & 50 bottle sizes.
$31.99-49.99 Reg. $34.99-54.99

HEATING BELT
$23.59 Reg.$26.99

BREWING GLOVES
Heavy Duty 55cm
$8.29 Reg. $9.99

#9 AGGLO CORKS – 100 count
45”x 24”
$16.99 Reg. $22.99

B-BRITE OXY-S 500g
A Multipurpose WHITE eco-friendly Cleaning Powder • Easy Rinse Formula Scratch Free • Power of Oxygen Bleach • Chlorine Free • Cleaning, Bleaching & Deodorizing In One Action
$3.29 Reg. $6.99

65% OFF
WINE SERVING ACCESSORIES
Wine Stoppers, Corkscrews, VacuumSealers, Carafes, Decanting Funnel, Drip Stoppers
$.95-19.99 Reg $2.79-39.99

BREW CANADA 1.8kg
Blonde, Draught, Lager, Light, Pilsener, Red Beer
$24.99 Reg. $28.99

MUNTONS PREMIUM 1.5kg
Premium Lager, Anniversary Red Ale, Bitter, Blonde, Brown
Canadian Ale, Pale Ale, Pilsner
Stout
$23.59 Reg. $26.99

MUNTONS CONNOISSEUR 1.8kg
Bock Bier, Continental Lager, Export Stout, IPA Bitter, Nut Brown Ale, Pilsner, Traditional Bitter, Wheat Beer, Yorkshire Bitter
$24.59 Reg. 27.99

$500 OFF
GRAINFATHER ALL GRAIN BREWING SYSTEM V2
We’re making room for Version 3 so clearing out Version 2. What’s the differences?
V3- Same features as V2 but now has an auto reset switch & newly designed grain basket assembly
3 year limited warranty.
$699.99 Reg. $1,199.99
(GrainFather Not Eligible for DeFalco Points Program)

GRAINFATHER JACKET
$55.99 Reg. $69.99

NON ROTATING BOTTLE DRAINERS (Ferrari)
To Hold 45 Bottles $31.99 Reg. $35.99
To Hold 90 Bottles $43.99 Reg. $49.99
MONSTER CLEANER
Bottle Rinser/Sanitizer, Drains and recirculates
Can be used alone or mounted on bottle drainer
$17.59 Reg. 21.99

375ml GREEN BORDEAUX BOTTLES
$1.39 Reg. $1.89

TRULEVER CORKSCREW, AERATOR GIFT SETS
$35.99-84.99 Reg. $41.99-99.99

HAND & BENCH CAPPERS & CORKERS
$15.99-39.99.99 Reg. $21.99-49.99

TESTING EQUIPMENT
Ph Paper, Refractometer, Vinometer, Digital Thermometer,  Magnetic Stir Plate
$1.29-63.799 Reg. $1.99-74.99

PLATE CHILLERS
20 & 30 Plates
$101.99-181.79 Reg. $113.99-201.99

DRAUGHT BEER & WATER CARBONATING EQUIPMENT
5 gal AEB tank (made in Italy), disconnects “in” & “out”, Co2 regulator, 3ft liquid & gas hose, thumb tap, hose clamps, sanitizer, detailed instructions.
$276.15 Reg. $292.15
5 gal AEB DRAUGHT BEER TANK ONLY
$146.99 Reg. $162.99

NEOPRENE KEG INSULATORS
FITS 2.5, 3 & 5gal TANKS
$18.99 Reg. $22.99

NUKATAP FORWARD SEALING FAUCETS
Stainless steel & Stealth Black, Flow Control.
$34.99-49.99 Reg. $43.99-66.99 

FAUCET TAP LOCK
$26.99-29.99

PARTY PUMP KEG COUPLER
D System Coupler with 4" Metal Pump with Keg Pressure release.  Perfect for backyard picnics, beaches and more.
$62.99 Reg. $72.99

PETRO GEL LUBRICANT 4oz
NSF Food Safe Lubricant.
$9.39 Reg. $10.99

DRAUGHT LINE CLEANING PUMP
$59.99 Reg. $69.99

LIQUID CHALK PENS
Water based liquid ink chalk markers with a fine point suitable for detailed work on beer tap handles as well as labelling kegs and fermenters.  Works on windows, glass, mirrors, plastic and metal surfaces with ease.  Wipes off easily with a wet rag. 12 pack assorted colours.
$3.49 Reg. $4.99

COLD/HOT GEL PACKS     
6”x10”
$4.99 Reg. $6.99

DRAUGHT AIR DISTRIBUTORS
2, 3 & 4 Way valves, ¼” W/Checkvalves
$30.99-50.99 Reg. $36.99-60.99

COUNTER PRESSURE BOTTLE FILLERS
Similar to what large breweries use, this counter pressure bottling filler is now available to the homebrewer so you can fill your beer bottles right from keg to bottle with no exposure to oxygen and without losing carbonation. Ball lock inlet, ball lock beer inlet- blow off valve, bleed valve to purge co2 from the bottles that you fill. Available with ball lock or barbed fittings.
$71.99-79.99 Reg. $79.99-89.99

BEER/WINEMAKING BOOKS
Wine Lover’s Companion, Brooklyn Beer Shop
$12.99-19.99 Reg. $21.95.-23.99

POLY CHUGGER PUMP
$129.99 Reg. $145.99

DEFALCO STAINLESS STEEL KETTLES
Available in 10, 15, 20, 30 & 50 gal sizes.  All stainless-steel construction, with two welded-in place couplers that offer a lifetime of leak free use.  Silicone handles.
$215.99-550.99 Reg. $249.99-659.99

BREWTECH EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE
Buckets, Chronicals, Mash Tuns, Kettles & Accessories
$29.99-749.99 Reg. $40.99-949.99

BOTTLE WASHING EQUIPMENT
$18.59 -63.99 Reg. $21.99-79.99

BANJO BURNER ELEMENTS
4”, 6” & 10” Cast Iron
$14.99-59.99 Reg. $20.99-80.99

THE ULTIMATE SPARGE
The sparge arm design is the perfect addition to almost any all-grain setup.  Stainless steel construction.
$129.99 Reg. $199.99

SANKE FALSE BOTTOM 11 ¾”
$26.99 Reg. $40.99

KETTLE DIVERTER
$10.99 Reg. 20.99

TEFLON TAPE
½”x 480”.  Pack of 10 rolls
$4.99 Reg. $8.99

750ml GLASS CARAFE
$3.99 Reg. $5.29

WINE AWAY STAIN REMOVER
$9.99 Reg. $13.99

SHRINK CAPS
100 Count All Styles
$5.99 Reg. $7.99
500 Count
Almond, Almond W/Grapes, Blue W/Grapes, Clear W/Stripe, Gold W/Grapes, Silver W/Grapes
$22.99 Reg. $31.99

 

 

 

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