Our Cru Select 2010 RQ Wines... available for a limited time...a time for discovery...
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. This year is no different. The 2010 release allows you to explore many of the world's most historic and unique wine-growing regions. We invite you to bottle the experience with the release of these outstanding wines!
Available December/January
GERMANY EHRENFELSER
Appellation: Pfalz, Germany
Varietal Profile: This cross between Riesling and Silvaner is aromatic and very fruity - peach and tropical notes 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 Pairings: This wine will match well with spicy Indian, Thai or Chinese food or chilled on a sunny patio.
Oak 0 | Body 3 | Sweetness 1
Available December/January
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ARGENTINA MALBEC SYRAH
Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina
Varietal Profile: A new world spin on an old world wine! The blend of these two classic Bordeaux 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 Pairings: 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
Available in February
ARGENTINA TORRONTÉS
Appellation: Calchaquíes Valley, Argentina
Varietal Profile: The signature fragrant white grape of Argentina, Torrentés (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 a 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 Argentinean hand held snack - Empanadas.
Oak 0 | Body 3 | Sweetness 0
Available in March
PORTUGAL TRIO DO VINHO TINTO
Appellation: Alentejo, Portugal
Varietal Profile: 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 fruitiness, followed by notes of mushroom and earth. Rich tannins from the American Heavy Toast Oak spiral and Cabernet Merlot GenuWine Winery 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
Available in April
SOUTH AFRICA CABERNET FRANC MERLOT
Appellation: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal Profile: This 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 fruit component - cassis, followed by a layer of darker flavours - cigar box and leather. There are hearty, chewy tannins from the Merlot GenuWine Winery 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
