February “Sweetheart Sale”
First off, Our “Sweetheart Sale” is now on for the month of February. This is an excellent time to restock your wine cellar. Eight of our most popular wines are on sale for $10 off their regular price. They are as follows;
Grand Cru – Enrich The Everyday. Your Own Way. The perfect choice for craft winemakers who want easy drinking table wines that pair perfectly with every meal. Easy drinking wines that taste delicious with little to no ageing. Enjoy with any meal, or sip a glass on its own.
Pinot Grigio – A dry wine with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs completes the experience of this perennially favourite white. Food Pairings : Tastes great with shrimp salad or spaghetti with spinach and lemon dressing.
Chardonnay – A medium-bodied wine with a crisp, green apple bouquet, and hearty flavour. This is a true classic white wine at its finest. Food Pairings : Try with lemon garlic tilapia or a spring vegetable salad.
Cabernet Sauvignon – A hint of violet is present in the bouquet, typical of this variety. It’s superbly enhanced with the addition of oak, and while it can be drunk young, it also does well with age. Food Pairings : Great with roasted vegetable pizza or roast chicken and mushroom sauce.
Merlot – A smooth, rich wine, medium dark in colour with notes of blackberry and currants. A hint of green olive in the bouquet will pleasantly surprise and delight you. Food Pairings : Serve with homemade hamburgers or roast chicken, thyme and onion.
Cru Select Platinum Series – Share The Joy. Your Own Way. Craft your wine with the finest juices sourced from the world’s best vineyards. A treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to try new grape varieties and wine styles from around the world.
German Gewurtztraminer – Spicy notes, typical of Gewürztraminer are complimented by aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruit. Elderflowers bring out intense fruity characteristics. Food Pairings : Enjoy with a chicken, almond and rice stirfry or pierogies.
Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot – These three noble grapes, grown in Australia’s warm climate, have produced an elegant wine with aromas of leather and black pepper and intense jammy flavours of blackberries. Food Pairings : Great with roasted meat including beef, lamb or veal.
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. Food Pairings : Tastes great with heavy meat like beef or lamb with gorgonzola sauce.
Italian Rosso Grande – Deep ruby-garnet colour and spicy oak aroma and bursting with vibrant flavours of ripe berries and black cherries. This is classic, food-friendly Italian style red wine. Food Pairings : Great with meaty pizza or pasta and tomato sauce.
Secondly, The third release of our RQ2020 is now available !!! The first two releases of our long awaited RQ2020 wines are going quick. It is first come, first serve. Every year we run out of the Restricted Quantity Reserves, so please come in as soon as possible or call me at the store (613)829-4523 to ensure you don’t miss out. Listed below are stocks remaining.
The 2 January releases are as follows;
(ONLY 8 Left)
THE DARB – ARGENTINA BONARDA SYRAH (Regularly $219.99 / Now $199.99)
Toast to the perfection of The Darb’s magnificent character, style and substance when you share the finery of this 2020 vintage. Subtle tannins and rich sophistication mingle throughout this gently layered Bonarda Syrah, truly marking it as the perfect blend. Plump red plum and blueberry underlined with smoky notes on the palate.
Oak: Medium | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium
Features
Yeast: LALVIN Bourgovin RC212
Grape Skins: 2 Packs of Dried
Oak: French and American Oak Chip Blend
Food Pairings
. Margherita Pizza
. Spaghetti Bolognese
. Braised Pork
(ONLY 3 Left)
THE CATERPILLAR’S KIMONO – SPAIN MACABEO (Regularly $209.99 / Now $189.99)
Uncork the brilliance of RQ’s Macabeo and celebrate the light and lively layers of The Caterpillar’s Kimono. With its soft floral fragrance and golden elegance, this rare vintage is one of RQ 2020’s finest white varietals-A brilliant beauty. A fresh and lively wine with hints of citrus, green apple, stone fruit, and soft floral notes.
Oak: Unoaked | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light
Features
Yeast: QA23
Food Pairings
. Fish Tacos
. Roasted Cauliflower
. Phyllo-wrapped Appetizers
Our February release,
THE BIG SHOT – Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot(Regularly $219.99 / Now $199.99)
Hit all the high notes with this top shelf varietal. The Big Shot is the one to please any crowd and thrill every audience. Get carried away by the sultry allure and deep rich tones of ruby red with this jazzed RQ 2020 vintage-the big shot in our quintet of all-star varietals. Ripe black currant and blackberry complemented by herbaceous tobacco and spice.
Oak: Medium | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium
Features
Yeast: LALVIN Bourgovin RC 212
Grape Skins: 2 Packs of Dried
Oak: French and American Oak Chip Blend
Food Pairings
. Empanadas
. Angus Burgers
. Grilled Sausage
And lastly, we will be closed for Family day on Monday February 17th. I would like to wish you and yours a wonderful day.