EXCEPTIONAL WINES MADE BY YOU

STEEP SLOPE GERMAN MULLER THURGAU

  • Available in January 2009 - early release in December 2008
  • Appellation: Rhine River, Germany
  • Varietal Profile: This wine has a straw yellow colour with greenish lights and an intense, aromatic, subtle, fruity perfume. Light in body, with a delicate off-dry taste, it is balanced by mild acidity giving it a long-lasting finish. It has adistinctive personality with unique flavours and an amazing perfume. It is at its best in the first flush of youth.
  • Food Pairings: Spicy Thai green curry, steamed salmon and asparagus.
  • Oak 0 Body 4 Sweetness 2 Serve at 10°C / 50°F

CONTINENTAL LOWLANDS SPANISH TEMPRANILLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON

  • Available in January 2009 - early release in December 2008
  • Appellation: Catalonia Region, Spain
  • Varietal Profile: A juicy red wine drenched in flavours of ripe fruit, blackberries, cherries and plum with subtle hints of oak and truffles. This wine has rich tannins and a substantial structure that evolves into velvety touches of smoke and spices acquired from both American and Hungarian oaks.
  • Food Pairings: Spanish Paella, stewed meats, creamy cheese.
  • Oak 3 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 12-14°C / 54-57°F

HIGH ALTITUDE ARGENTINEAN TRIO Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay

  • Available in February, 2009
  • Appellation: Meddoza, Argentina
  • Varietal Profile: A delightful blend that highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling with the tropical aromas of Chardonnay. Fresh and balanced fruitiness complimented by hints of vanilla, this brilliant golden yellow wine has a lingering finish.
  • Food Pairing: Grilled Chicken or salmon, seafood, or stuffed pasta.
  • Oak 0 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 12-14°C / 54-57°F

OKANAGAN VALLEY RED MERITAGE

  • Available in March, 2009
  • Appellation: Okanagan Valley, Canada
  • Varietal Profile: A wonderfully rich wine, it opens with aromas of vanilla, chocolate and leather. On the palate, there are flavours of plum and black currant with a touch of cloves accented by French oak. The long, ripe tannins add to the wine’s complexity. An elegantly balanced wine ready to drink quickly but enough firmness for cellaring. Keep this wine on hard for BBQs and picnics.
  • Food Pairing: Hard cheese when young, with roasted red meat or game birds.
  • Oak 4 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 14-16°C / 57-61°F

ALPINE FOOTHILLS ITALIAN BARBARESCO

  • Available in April, 2009
  • Appellation: Piedmont, Italy
  • Varietal Profile: The wine is dark red in colour and with aromatic notes of violets, roses and small red fruits. On the palate, it has rich, chewy, deep and long-lasting flavours with spicy ripe tannins and a wonderful balance. Light-toasted American Oak spirals are included to further portray this wines outstanding features!
  • Food Pairing: Braised or grilled red meat, full-flavoured aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles.
  • Oak 4+ Body 5 Sweetness 0 Serve at 18-20°C / 64-68°F

Pricing

STEEP SLOPE GERMAN MULLER THURGAU - $104.95
CONTINENTAL LOWLANDS SPANISH TEMPRANILLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON - $104.95
HIGH ALTITUDE ARGENTINEAN TRIO Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay - $104.95
OKANAGAN VALLEY RED MERITAGE with GenuWine™ Grape Skins - $124.95
ALPINE FOOTHILLS ITALIAN BARBARESCO with GenuWine™ Grape Skins - $124.95

 

RJ Spagnols Special Offer

Purchase any combination of 5 of the 2009 RQ release and receive a copy of "Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Complete Guide to Wines of the World"

Cru Select RQ2009 Wine kits are made in limited quantities depending on the numbers requested by each store. To secure your kits you have to preorder them.

Brewery Lane Early Bird Offer

Order any combination of 5 of the 2009 RQ release before December 31/08 and you will also receive 150 premium Nomacorc synthetic corks and 150 shrink seals plus you'll get the "Exploring Wine" book!

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