September News and Sales
Kids back in school? Summer vacation over? Back to the regular grind? Looks like you could use a sumptuous glass of wine. We’re here to help. This month we have 9 of our most popular wines on sale, and all 5 of our Restricted Quantity wines currently in stock and on sale. You could save up to $20 off your next batch!
Cru International (Reg. $149.99 – $154.99/ Now $139.99 – $144.99)
Explore The World. Your Own Way. These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new worlds.
German Gewürztraminer – Made in the style of one of Germany’s most renowned whites, this Gewürztraminer style is balanced and crisp with bold tropical fruits on the palate. Excellent with Vietnamese-style shrimp or Thai red curry chicken. 11.5%ABV
Italian Sangiovese – Perhaps Italy’s best loved grape from Tuscany, this wine is expressive on the palate with lively cherry fruit and a brisk acidity supported by ample smooth tannins with a deep and lingering finish.Try with Italian sausage and tortellini soup or ham and swiss stromboli. 13.7%ABV
Argentinian Malbec Syrah – Argentina’s best known and cherished red grape, Malbec is blended with spicy Syrah to create a wine with pleasant toasty aromas and hints of cherry and dark fruit on the palate. Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket. 12.8%ABV
Cru Select Platinum Series (Reg. $169.99 – $174.99 / Now $159.99 – $164.99)
Share The Joy. Your Own Way. Made only from the best juices from the greatest vineyards on the wine planet.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – This renowned New Zealand wine presents soft hues in the glass. It is crisp and light with intense flavours of grapefruit peel, freshly cut grass and light oak on the finish. Pairs well with fresh seafood such as oysters and scallops or goat cheese.*13%ABV
Italian Amarone – This classic Italian style wine is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and full of ripe tannins. Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce. 13.5%ABV
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon – Soft yet fruity, this Australian style Cabernet shows more complex varietal fruit flavours, including cherry and blackberry than its Old World counterpart. Great with roasted duck or beef and veggie stirfry. 13%ABV
En Primeur Winery Series (Reg. $199.99 – $204.99 / Now $189.99 – $194.99)
Crafting Quality. Your Own Way.
The most authentic craft winemaking experience, enabling you to craft age-worthy wines of distinction that will impress anyone. Crafting Quality. Your Own Way.
Italian Pinot Grigio – Opens with citrus, floral and pear notes. Hints of citrus and green apple on the finish. The palate is elevated with its perfect harmony of fruit and crisp acidity. Tastes great with grilled halibut, buttery shrimp, or a light crab salad. 13.3% ABV
Italian Rosso Grande – A delectable bouquet of sweet ripe berries, spices, and farm cherries accompanied by firmly structured tannins. This assertive wine is bold in all aspects. Serve with pasta and rich tomato sauce or beef pot roast. 14.3% ABV
Spanish Grenache Syrah – An assertive wine with aromatics of fresh raspberries supported by subtle hints of vanilla and earth. A concentrated palate of blackberries and black pepper with firm tannins. Great with slow-cooked beef and pork or aged cheese. 15.2%ABV
*Target alcohol level is based on following RJS Craft Winemaking instructions
Secondly,this is the last call for our 2023 RQ wines. All five of our Restricted Quantity are now wines available, but they are selling out quickly! Call and reserve yours today or you might miss out. Check below for current inventory levels.
The Charisma Collection(Reg. $209.99 – $219.99 / Now $189.99 – $199.99)
This year, RQ2023 Restricted Quantities invites you to experience the magic of craft winemaking with an expressive collection of alluring wines that will charm you at first sip but make a lasting impression with their magnetic power. Deeply energetic, captivating and attractive, these five charismatic creatures hailing from Australia and South Africa – Vivid, Majestic, Alluring, Dazzling, and Elegant – are bound to enrapture the winemaker in you. Please take note of their release dates.
VIVID – AUSTRALIAN GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVÈDRE (Reg. $219.99 / Now $199.99)
Aromatic and feathery yet passionately intense, VIVID embodies new-world sophistication as the most distinguished blend in the room! Charming with its complex red fruit flavours, this spicy Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre extrovert is not only socially adored, but a fiery entertainer with a vibrant and invigorating personality.
Spicy flare with a nose of juicy red fruits and ripe cherries. Smoked meatiness and chocolate flavour on the palate. Tannins are feathery and velvety smooth. A sublime pairing for Braised Beef Stew, Lamb & Rosemary Pie or Chicken Schnitzel.
NOW AVAILABLE (Only 1 left !)
MAJESTIC – AUSTRALIAN SEMILLION SAUVIGNON BLANC (Reg. $209.99 / Now $189.99)
Making a splash with its premium signature style, MAJESTIC swirls an instant attraction. Fruit driven and regally crisp, this fragrant Australia Semillion Sauvignon Blanc sings harmoniously together. Beautifully balanced with a graceful succulence, never has a spectacular blend been so melodically intriguing.
A fresh bouquet of ripe apples, pear and gooseberry with a hint of oak. Delicate grassy and herbaceous flavour notes. Deliciously aromatic with a medium-long finish. An enchanted match for Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salmon Trout, Grilled Garlic & Herb Prawns or Creamy Chicken Risotto.
NOW AVAILABLE (Only 1 left !)
ALLURING – AUSTRALIAN MERLOT (Reg. $219.99 / Now $199.99)
Velvety, sensual and romantic at heart, ALLURING sparks an undeniable attraction worthy of turning heads around the globe. Ripe and plush with a soft finish, this arousing plummy Australian Merlot pulls you right into the glass. Adored for its wildly popular taste and easy-going charm, it’s not surprising that this irresistible beauty captivates winemakers everywhere.
Wonderfully fleshy with big hits of plum, jam, raisin and red berries. Gently spiced, silky tannins and a smoky oak finish, round out a phenomenally suave demeanor. Pairs beautifully with Root Vegetable Pork Roast, Gruyère Potatoes au Gratin or Peppery Sausage Lasagna.
NOW AVAILABLE (Only 4 left)
DAZZLING – SOUTH AFRICAN PINOTAGE
Distinctly striking and audacious, DAZZLING fearlessly claims your attention with its stunning profile. Delivering an unforgettable smoky aroma, this uniquely famous South African Pinotage is proudly bolder than its predecessors Cinsault and Pinot Noir. Thrilling palettes with coffee flavours, you can expect this admired powerhouse to entice legions of fans the world over.
Upfront smoky aromas, prunes and blackberries on the nose. Indulgent espresso on the palate makes for a remarkably firm and unique pour. Impressive pairing for Coffee Rubbed Ribs, Braai Portobello Burgers or Beef & Mustard Seed Curry.
NOW AVAILABLE (Only 3 Left)
ELEGANT – SOUTH AFRICAN CHENIN BLANC CHARDONNAY VIOGNIER
Intriguingly floral and luxuriously lithe, ELEGANT upholds an impressive and well-balanced swagger. This exceptionally bright South African Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier is exquisitely adaptive and wildly versatile. Lingering citrus notes and herbaceous aromas inspire a stylish, respected and fiercely beloved blend that lingers long past its first encounter.
Divine pink grapefruit, pear, peach, lemon and citrus aromas burst like sunshine on the palate! Floral undertones and delicate spice leave a nuanced mouthfeel. Couple with Sage Butter Chicken, Pan-Roasted Lobster with Chive Beurre Blanc or Grilled Pork & Apple Salad.
NOW AVAILABLE (Only 1 Left !)
Just a tease… Coming out later this month, we have a sneak peak on our Restricted Quantity 2024 limited edition wines.
And a quick reminder we will be closed for the Labour Day long weekend. We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Tuesday September 5th.