Cru Select Restricted Quantities (RQ) Releases 2009
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 2009 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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Steep Slope German Muller Thurgau
Available: January 2009 - Early Release December 2008
Appelation: Rhine River, Germany
This wine has a straw yellow colour with greenish light and an intense, aromatic, subtle, fruity perfume.
Medium in body, with a delicate off-dry taste, it is balanced by mild acidity giving it a long-lasting finish.
It has a distinctive personality with unique flavours and an amazing perfume. It is at its best in the first flush of youth.
Food Pairing: Spicy Thai green curry, steamed salmon and asparagus.
OAK: 0 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 2 | Served at 7-8°C
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Continental Lowlands Spanish Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Available: January 2009 - Early Release December 2008
Appelation: Catalonia Region, Spain
A juicy red wine drenched in flavours of ripe fruit, blackberries, cherries and plum with subtle hintsof oak and truffles.
This wine has rich tannins and a substantial structure that evolves into velvety touches of smoke and spices acquired from
the combination of American and Hungarian oaks.
Food Pairing: Spanish Paella, stewed meats, creamy cheese.
OAK: 3 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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High Altitude Argentinean Trio
Available: February 2009
Appelation: Meddoza, Argentina
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 fruitness 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 | Served at 7-8°C
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Okanagan Valley Red Meritage
Available: March 2009
Appelation: Okanagan Valley, Canada
A wonderfully rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it opens with aroma of vanilla, chocolate and leather.
On the plate, there are flavours of plum and black currant with a touch of cloves accented by Hungarian oak shavings which
are enchanced by fermenting over Cabernet-Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins. The long, ripe tannins add the wine's complexity.
An elegantly balanced wine ready to drink quickly but enough firmness for cellaring. Keep this wine on hand for BBQs and picnics
Food Pairing:Hard cheese when young, with roasted red meat or game birds.
OAK: 4 | BODY: 4 | SWEETNESS: 0 | Served at 12-14°C
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Alpine Foothills Italian Barbaresco
Available: April 2009
Appelation: Mendoza, Argentina
The wine is dark red in colour and with aromatic notes of violets, roses and small fruits. On the palate, it has rich, chewy, deep
and long-lasting flavours with spicy ripe tannins and a wonderful balance. This masterful wine is fermented over Sangiovese GenuWine
Winery Dried Grape Skins and aged with light-toasted American Oak spirals. 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 | 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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