Cru Select Restricted Quantities (RQ) Releases 2012
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 2012 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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HANG TEN (Muscat Symphony Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay)
Available: December 2011
Appelation: California, USA
A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white wine also has a hint of tropical fruit.
Food Paring
Pair your Hang Ten with Lobster Bisque, BBQ sausage or Baklava.
OAK: 0 | BODY: 2 | SWEETNESS: 1 | Served at 7-8°C
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TORO (Monastrell Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon)
Available: January 2012
Appelation: Spain
Red ripe fruits with a little bit of anise, hay/straw, dried prune, cherries, and blackcurrant entice the nose. Coffee with black pepper or
dried leaves are layered with the sweetnessof fresh cherries and strawberries.
Food Paring
Lentil soup, beef fajitas or pot roast will enchance the flavours of Toro wine.
OAK: 4 | BODY: 3 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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TANGO (Tempranillo Malbec)
Available: February 2012
Appelation: Chile
Rich flavours of ripened cherries and dried prunes carry throughout. The dark notes present a hint of chocolate or coffee. Aromas of eucaliptus, violets,
black cherry, and blackcurrants entice the nose while the sweet ripe apple finish will have you wanting more, especially if you like a blend of French and
American oak chips. This red includes GenuWine Dried Merlot Grape Skins.
Food Paring
Pair your Tango with tomato soup, vegetable lasagne or Irish stew.
OAK: 4 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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DOWN UNDER (Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot)
Available: March 2012
Appelation: Australia
The unique red rich fruit flavours are topped with aromas of redcurrants, chokeberry, with hints of sour cherry and cherry. Dried fruit
notes are present in the nose and you can taste dried prunes or figs. This red includes GenuWine Dried Cabernet-Merlot Grape Skins.
Food Paring
Enjoy the Down Under Red with Osso Buco or Grilled Prime Steaks.
OAK: 3 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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DOWN UNDER (Syrah Merlot Rose)
Available: April 2012
Appelation: Australia
This Rose offers floral notes of honey, and flavours of strawberry, raspberry, fresh apples, and fig. It delivers extra light tannins and a slightly sweet finish.
Food Paring
Pair the Down Under Rose with Greek salad, mussels or strawberry-phubarb crisp.
OAK: 0 | BODY: 2 | SWEETNESS: 1 | Served at 8-10°C
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All wine kits produce 23 litres and make 30 bottles (750ml each).
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