Our Cru Select 2012 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 2012 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!
HANG TEN (Muscat Symphony Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay)
California White
A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white also has a hint of tropical fruit.
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Oak 0 | Body 2 | Sweetness 1
Available in December
TORO (Monastrell Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon )
Spain Red
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 sweetness of fresh cherries and strawberries.
Oak 4 | Body 4 | Sweetness 0
Available in January
TANGO (Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Torrontés )
Argentina White
Rich flavours of ripened cherries and dried prunes carry throughout. The dark notes present a hint of chocolate or coffee. Aromas of eucalyptus, violets, black cherry and black currants 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.
Oak 3 | Body 4 | Sweetness 0
Available in February
DOWN UNDER (Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot)
Australia Red
The unique red, rich, fruit flavours are topped with aromas of red currants, chokeberry with hints of sour cherry and cherry, dried fruit notes are present in the nose and dried prunes or figs in taste. This red includes Dried Genuwine Cabernet Merlot skins and French oak.
Oak 3 | Body 4 | Sweetness 0
Available in March
DOWN UNDER (Syrah Merlot Rosé)
Australia Rosé
This Rosé offers floral notes of honey. Flavours of strawberry, raspberry, fresh apples, fig. On the finish it delivers extra light tannins and a slightly sweet finish. .
Oak 0 | Body 2 | Sweetness 1
