A selection of some of the best wines we have to offer!
Cru Select 2009 RQ Wines
STEEP SLOPE GERMAN MÜLLER THURGAU
Appellation Rhine River, Germany
This wine has a straw yellow colour with greenish lights and an intense, aromatic, subtle, fruity perfume.
Medium in body, with a delicate off-dry taste, it is balanced by mild acidity giving it a long-lasting finish. It has a distinctive personality with unique flavours and an amazing perfume. It is at its best in the first flush of youth.
Food Pairings: Spicy Thai green curry, steamed salmon and asparagus.
Appellation Catalonia Region, Spain A juicy red wine drenched in flavours of ripe fruit, blackberries, cherries and plum with subtle hints of oak and truffles. This wine has rich tannins and a substantial structure that evolves into velvety
touches of smoke and spices acquired from the combination of American and Hungarian oaks.
Food Pairings: Spanish Paella, stewed meats, creamy cheese
Oak 3 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 12-14°C/54-57°F
HIGH ALTITUDE ARGENTINEAN TRIO Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay
Appellation Meddoza, Argentina A delightful blend that highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling with the tropical aromas of Chardonnay. Fresh and balanced fruitiness complimented by hints of vanilla, this brilliant golden yellow wine has a lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Grilled Chicken or salmon, seafood, or stuffed pasta.
Oak 0 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 7-8°C/45-47°F
OKANAGAN VALLEY RED MERITAGE
Appellation Okanagan Valley, Canada A wonderfully rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it opens with aromas of vanilla, chocolate and leather. On the palate, there are flavours of plum and black currant with a touch of cloves accented by Hungarian oak shavings which are enhanced by fermenting over Cabernet-Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins. The long, ripe tannins add to the wine’s complexity.An elegantly balanced wine ready to drink quickly but enough firmness for cellaring. Keep this wine on hand for BBQs and picnics.
Food Pairing: Hard cheese when young, with roasted red meat or game birds.
Oak 4 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Serve at 12-14°C/54-57°F
ALPINE FOOTHILLS ITALIAN BARBARESCO
Appelation Piedmont, Italy
Varietal Profile The wine is dark red in colour and with aromatic notes of violets, roses and small red fruits. On the palate, it has rich, chewy, deep and long-lasting flavours with spicy ripe tannins and a wonderful balance. This masterful wine is fermented over Sangiovese GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins and aged with light-toasted American Oak spirals to further portray this wines outstanding features!
Food Pairing Braised or grilled red meat, full-flavoured aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles.
Oak 4+ Body 5 Sweetness 0 Serve at 12-14°C/54-57°F
