New Products
Each year, Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding new and exciting wines from the world's leading vineyards. Discerning winemakers eagerly anticipate the Restricted Quantities (RQ) announcement so they can stock their wine cellars with these exceptional and distinctive vintages. These wines have become known as benchmarks of quality for the wine-making industry. RJ Spagnols is particularly proud of this year's selection of Restricted Quantities wines: Down Under - Syrah, Toro, Down Under - Shiraz, Hang Ten and Tango! We guarantee that you will be proud to craft and serve these wines as well.
Cru Select RQ products are crafted by our winemakers at RJ Spagnols, and are blended to perfection using high quality grape juice and concentrates from around the world. Each offering contains 16 litres of product. This makes 23 litres, or approximately 30 bottles, of finished wine.
AUSTRALIA – DOWN UNDER (Syrah Merlot Rosé)
This Rosé offers floral notes of honey and flavours of strawberry, raspberry, fresh apples and fig. On the finish, it delivers extra light tannins and a slightly sweet finish. Pair the Down Under Rosé with Greek salad, mussels or strawberry-rhubarb crisp.
Available: April 2012
Tasting Notes | Oak: 0 Body: 2 Sweetness: 1
AUSTRALIA – DOWN UNDER (Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot)
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 GenuWine Dried Cabernet-Merlot Grape Skins. Enjoy the Down Under Red with Osso Buco or Grilled Prime Steaks.
Available: March 2012
Tasting Notes | Oak: 3 Body: 4 Sweetness: 0
ARGENTINA – TANGO (Tempranillo Malbec)
A significant expression of Argentine culture, the tango is smooth, sexy and romantic. The Argentine people have gained global attention for their flawless tango and recently received international praise for perfecting their wines. It is their love for both that has inspired our wine 'Tango'.
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. This red includes GenuWine Dried Merlot Grape Skins. Pair your Tango with tomato soup, vegetable lasagne or Irish stew.
Available: February 2012
Tasting Notes | Oak: 4 Body: 4 Sweetness: 0
CALIFORNIA – HANG TEN (Muscat Symphony Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay)
California brings together the best of vine and sea. Surfing and wine are essential elements of Californian culture. This wine blends together three fun loving varietals captured in famous Californian surfing lingo: "Hang Ten". Sit back, relax and embody Californian lifestyle with this easy drinking wine that is sure to impress.
A luscious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear. This soft white wine also has a hint of tropical fruit. Pair your Hang Ten with Lobster Bisque, BBQ sausage or Baklava.
Available: December 2011
Tasting Notes | Oak: 0 Body: 2 Sweetness: 1
SPAIN – TORO (Monastrell Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon)
It is difficult to envision Spain's culture without their famous icon – the bull or 'Toro' as it is known in Spanish. A Toro is bold, aggressive and intense - a fitting name for this unforgettable and powerful wine.
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.
Available: January 2012
Tasting Notes | Oak: 2 Body: 2 Sweetness: 0
 Make a Toast to the Holiday Season with refreshing Orchard Breezin' Holiday Releases!
The holiday season is just around the corner. Get a head start on your holiday wine making now and start your Orchard Breezin' Holiday wine kits today!
• Cran Apple Chardonnay
• Spiced Plum Pinot Noir
 Unveiling The Evolution of Orchard Breezin'
Mist Wine Kits!
Orchard Breezin' wine kits are favourites among many craft winemakers. Their fruit forward, off dry, crisp flavour is the perfect accompaniment to warm weather and good friends. Perfect for drinking on their own well chilled or mixed into your favourite cocktail, they are a hit at any party.
After many years of the current box and bottle label design we have decided to give the brand major a makeover. We are moving the Orchard Breezin' brand into the Cru family of wines. It's the same great wine you already love with a fresh, modern look
We are excited to announce 3 hot new Cru Orchard Breezin' Mist varietals just in time for your spring and summer entertaining. These wines will be available at your local wine store mid February:
• Super Fruits Gold Kiwi Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc
• Super Fruits Loquat Ginger Pinot Gris
• Blackcurrant White Merlot
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