Cru Select Restricted Quantities (RQ) Releases 2010
Exceptional Wines Made By You
Each year Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding wines from the world's
leading vineyards. Discerning winemakers eagerly anticipate the Restricted Quantities announcement,
so they can stock their wine cellars with these exceptional vintages. These wines have become known as
industry benchmarks of quality.
The 2010 release allows you to explore many of the worlds most historic and unique wine-growing regions.
We at RJ Spagnols invite you to bottle the experience with the release of these outstanding wines!
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Germany Ehrenfelser
Available: January 2010, with Special Early Release December 2009
Appelation: Pfalz, Germany
This cross between Riesling and Silvaner is aromatic and very fruity- peach and tropicalnotes abound - but with just a hint of rose petal.
The flavour is fresh and inviting with mineral notes, hints of orange rind and a lingering off-dry finish.
Food Pairing: This wine will match well with Spicy Indian, Thai or Chinese food or chilled on a sunny patio.
OAK: 0 | BODY: 3 | SWEETNESS: 1 | Served at 7-8°C
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Argentina Malbec Syrah
Available: January 2010 - Early Release December 2009
Appelation: Mendoza, Argentina
A new world spin on an old world wine! The blend of these two classic varietals creates a wine that is full bodied with plenty of appeal.
This wine is fruit forward and approachable, with balanced toasted vanilla flavours from Hungarian oak cubes. The wine hints of cherries and black currant up front,
with darker, richer notes of coffee, tobacco and licorice behind. Round and smooth with balanced tannins and a very easy drinking wine.
Food Pairing: A solid match for grilled foods as well as heartier meat dishes like Steak and Kidney pie or Osso Bucco.
OAK: 3 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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Argentina Torrontes
Available: February 2010
Appelation: Calchaquies Valley, Argentina
The signature fragrant white grape of Argentina, Torrontes (related to Muscat) is one of the "aromatic varietals" distinctive and exclusive
to this South American region. It produces a wine with a bouquet rich with tropical fruits, honey and sweet floral notes. The flavour is unexpected - crisp and
refreshing with vibrant acidity, citrus notes and a hint of spice with an enduring finish.
Food Pairing: Great with conversation, but also pairs well with seafood, spicy ethnic foods or the classic Argentinian hand held snack -
Empanadas.
OAK: 0 | BODY: 3 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 7-8°C
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Portugal Trio Do Vinho Tinto
Available: March 2010
Appelation: Alentejo, Portugal
This dark red wine is an intensely flavourful blend of Aragones (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Trincadeira. The bouquet is rich with red berries,
anise and black pepper. The palate is well balanced with many layers of complexity. Initially there is fruitness, followed by notes of mushroom and earth.
Rich tannins from the American Heavy Toasted Oak spiral and Cabernet Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins help give this wine a long finish.
Food Pairing:Pair this wine with red meats, Chorizo or other cured sausage, or a strong cheese.
OAK: 4 | BODY: 5 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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South Africa Cabernet Franc Merlot
Available: April 2010
Appelation: Stellenbosch, South Africa
The wine is rich in every way - deeply coloured, aromatic and very flavourful. The nose has green and black pepper and a hint of spice.
It is full bodied with a fruitful component - cassis, followed by by a layer of darker flavours - cigar box and leather. There are hearty, chewy tannins from the
Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins.
Food Pairing: This wine will pair beautifully with flavourful foods such as goat cheese, game birds, babaganoush or curries.
OAK: 5 | BODY: 5 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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All wine kits produce 23 litres and make 30 bottles (750ml each).
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