January Super 7 Sale
First off, Happy New Year!!! We’re starting the new year HOT, with one of the best sales of the year. It’s our annual “SUPER 7” sale. We’ve calculated the 7 best sellers of the year and put them on sale. The following wines are $10 off for the month of January (Regularly $124.99-$129.99 / Now $114.99-$119.99).
Cru International – Explore The World. Your Own Way. These wines highlight the unique tastes of the most acclaimed wine styles of the old and new worlds. Whether you enjoy tantalizing reds or exciting whites, Cru International has the perfect international wine style for you.
Italian Pinot Grigio – An enticing deep apple and grapefruit bouquet with apple and citrus notes that follow through to the palate and linger with a dry finish. This Pinot Grigio is made in the true northern Italian style. Food Pairings : Pairs well with Creole shrimp or Italian orzo risotto.
Ontario Sauvignon Blanc – Straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus flavours on the palate. This wine is as delightful as a cool Ontario Fall day, its finish both long and fruity. Food Pairings : Great with mild Asian food including white fish or sushi.
California Muscat – A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white crowd-pleasing California wine also has a hint of tropical fruit. Food Pairings : Pairs best with desserts including chocolate cake and peach cobbler.
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. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish. Food Pairings : Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket.
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon – A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and subtle toasty notes with hints of coffee and vanilla notes on the palate. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish. Food Pairings : Pairs well with meatloaf and mashed potatoes or prime rib au jus.
British Columbian Pinot Noir – As one would expect from a BC style Pinot Noir, this wine features aromas of black cherries and fresh strawberries. Silky tannins while subtle notes of pepper and spice round out the palate. Food Pairings : Often referred to as the “Chef’s wine” because of its’ versatility. This Pinot Noir pairs well with just about anything.
Washington State Merlot – A cooler climate style Merlot from Washington, this wine features classic flavours of cassis and chocolate. It is dark and rich with complex notes of blackberries and velvety tannins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhance the bouquet, and promote chewy tannins for a lingering finish. Food Pairings : Great with Italian sausage pizza or Mediterranean lamb.
Secondly, the first two releases of our long awaited RQ2020 wines will be available Tuesday January 7th. Those of you, who have placed your pre-orders back in November will be contacted by phone. For all others, it is first come, first serve. Every year we run out of the Restricted Quantity Reserves, please come in as soon as possible or call me at the store (613)829-4523 to ensure you don’t miss out.
The 2 January releases are as follows;
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
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
– Fish Tacos
– Roasted Cauliflower
– Phyllo-wrapped Appetizers