cellar notes - april 2011
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From now until April 30, 2011, with
any Grand Cru kit + U-Brew pur-
chase, you can upgrade your wine kit
to Grand Cru International for
FREE.
Here‟s how it works:
You pay for a Grand Cru + U-Brew
and you can pick out a Grand Cru
International kit at no extra cost!
You pay for: You pick:
Grand Cru ($70) GC International ($79)
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you upgrade
your kit to a wine that you will be able to enjoy just in time
for summer!
For our make-it-at-home customers, receive a free set of
colorful shrink wraps with each Grand Cru purchase!
Upgrade Your Cellar Promotion
April 2011 Volume 1, Issue 4
Dave‟s pick of the month is the Grand Cru Valpolicella. Dave
recommends this fabulous red wine to anyone that wants a well-
priced red wine that can be paired with just about anything.
Says Dave “It is really flavourful, with loads of berries. I like
that I can drink it on its own or with a meal.”
The Grand Cru Valpolicella is an intense, deep-coloured red
wine boasting a velvety yet fruit flavour , with a long, lingering
finish. This wine is fabulous young, but better with age.
Oak: 3 - Body: 3 - Sweetness: 0
$67 until April 30, 2011
Dave’s Wine Pairing Recommendation: Enjoy a glass of Grand Cru Valpolicella with a grilled
cheese & prosciutto sandwich or with a slice of your favorite pepperoni pizza.
Manager’s Pick of the Month
Dave’s Pick of the Month 1
Upgrade Your Cellar 1
Restricted Quantities 2
NEW! BREEZIN’ 3
NEW! Lounge Cocktails
4
Grand Cru International 5
NEW! Big & Easy
Brown Ale
6
Spotlight Wine 7
Mixologist’s Corner 7
Feature Recipe 7
Happenings 8
Inside this issue:
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Additional Info
Pair your tango with light sea-
food, grilled vegetables and
roasted red peppers.
RQ 2011: A Time for Discovery
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Argentina Tango - April
A significant expression of Argentine culture, the tango is smooth,sexy and romantic. The Argentine people have gained global atten-
tion 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‟.
Tango is a silky blend of three beloved Argentine white wines: Pinot
Grigio, Chardonnay and Torrontes. A perfectly balanced expression
of style, notes of apricot and apple with a hint of spice dance on your
palate. Graced lightly with toasted oak, this wine has a dramatic flair
that will have you and your partner reaching for another glass
Oak: 2 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 0
Argentine Culture
Argentina is credited for the tango. The tango dance is an embodi-
ment of Argentinean culture which has become famous and popular
internationally. The Tango Festival, which was begun in 1999, is held
in the capital of Argentina, Bueno Aires.
The world‟s first animated files were made and released in Argentina
by a man named Quirino Cristiani in 1917.
Pato is the official national sport of Argentina. It is a combination of polo and basketball.
Argentine Food
Argentine cuisine is usually European, due to the heavy influence of Italian, Spanish, and
French settlers.
Argentina produces a lot of honey, soybeans, sunflower seeds, maize and wheat. Argentina is
known for its asado or grilled beef where meat is placed on a grill and barbecued over char-
coal. Another traditional food is the empanada, a circular piece of pastry folded in two
Each year, Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding new and exciting wines from the world‟s leading vineyards. Discerning win e-
makers 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: Piazza, Toro, Trek , Hang Ten and Tango! We guarantee that
you will be proud to craft and serve these wines as well.
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$60
IN STORE NOW!!!
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LIMITED EDITION
When the Brewmaster from the Big & Easy bottle
Brew sent us samples of their new Brown Ale, we
were excited and could not wait to bring it to our
customers!
This Brown Ale is brewed with 4 different malts:
1. Pale malt
2. Caristan Malt
3. Munich Malt
4. Chocolate Malt
These four malts give it a unique and full bodiedflavor. Deep hazelnut brown in colour, this beer
has a malty, nutty flavor.
The Brown Ale is unique with 2 “pills” required to
brew the beer:
The first pill is the traditional yeast pill
The second pill is an essential hop oil com-
pound of the Cascade hops
The hop oil compound contributes to a complex
and hoppy character. The micro bubble disper-
sion of the hop oils promotes maximum absorp-
tion of flavor and aroma components into the
brew. Beer will be 4.5% - 5.0% ABV.
This beer only takes 2 weeks from beginning to end!!!
1. Let the bottle adjust t to room temperature. Unscrew and discard the
solid cap
2. Drop the pills into the bottle and firmly screw on the pressure capNOTE: NEVER use the solid cap, the bottle will explode!
3. Store upright and out of direct sunlight at room temperature (not below
19 degrees Celsius) until beer comes clear (approximately 2 weeks)
4. Refrigerate upright for at least 12 hours (this beer will explode and spray
out of the bottle if it is not well-chilled prior to opening)
5. Pour carefully
Deep hazelnut brown in colour, this beer has a malty, nutty flavor.
Instructions
Brown Ale
IN STORE NOW!!!Light Lime
Coming Soon!!!
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This spring, enjoy a Torrontes based wine
chilled with spicier fare. In fact, Torrontes‟
low acidity makes but hearty flavor make it aperfect pairing for Thai food. Torrontes
blends, like our RQ Argentina Tango, that
feature lighter bodied wine varieties like Pinot
Grigio blended with Torrontes pair well with
grilled vegetables and light seafood.
We offer the following Torrontes wine:
RQ 2011 Argentina Tango - $105
Spotlight on Torrontes
Torrontes Rijoana is the most
popular of the Torrontes varie-
ties with over 20,000 acresplanted in Argentina.
The Salta region in north-west
Argentina is the home of the
best Torrontes wines which
feature a low acidity, smooth
texture and distinctive peach
and apricot aromas.
Torrontes is the signature
white wine grape variety of
Argentina. In fact, the mighty Torrontes is referred to the
new “Pinot Grigio” in some
circles.
There are three Torrontes va-
rieties in Argentina:
1. Torrontes Riojana
2. Torrontes Sanjuanino
3. Torontel
Recipe of the Month: Grilled Vegetable Kebabs Instructions:
Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 30
minutes to prevent burning. Grease grill
lightly and preheat to medium-high. In a
small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the
balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Put the cherry tomatoes together on one
skewer. Thread the other skewers by alter-nating with remaining vegetables, according
to taste. Each skewer will fit about 10 to
12 pieces. Lightly brush prepared skewers
with olive oil mixture and set all but the
cherry tomato skewer on the grill.
Grill vegetables, turning and basting occa-
sionally, until tender-crisp, about 1o-15
minutes. Add cherry tomato skewer to the
grill during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking.
Serve vegetable with pesto Aioli.
Ingredients:
1 Japanese eggplant, slice into 1” rounds
1 zucchini sliced into 1‟ rounds
1 red pepper, cut into 2‟ rectangles
8 red cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Pinch of salt & fresh ground pepper
6 - 12‟ wooden skewers
Pesto Aioli:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp prepared Pesto
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pesto Aioli Instructions:
Stir ingredients together and serve with grilled
vegetables.
Pair with a glass of Argentina Tango wine!
Mixologist’s Corner Originally from Brazil, pas-
sion fruit has a distinctive
musky guava-like flavor that
is sweet yet tart. Married
with the mouth watering,
fruity, slightly acidic orange,
this flavourful Grenache
Rose wine is a delightfully
refreshing tropical treat
Let Cru Orchard Breezin‟
wine‟s whisk you away
from the ordinary. Subtle
fruit flavours are blended
with your favourite wine
varietals creating a per-
fectly balanced wine that‟s
not too sweet or not too
dry.
For an exciting spring cocktail, follow this
recipe!
Orange Passion
2 oz Orange Passionfruit Grenache Rose
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
Slice of fresh orange
Shake with ice, serve in a cocktail glass & garnish with and orange slice.
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The Valley Wine Cellar is the premier RJ Spagnols retailer in the Kennebecasis
Valley and Greater Saint John area. Come visit our friendly and knowledgeable
staff and see our large selection of RJ Spagnols wine kits, BrewHouse & Coopers
beer kits, & our Winemakeri product line that provides all the ingredients neces- sary to make your own spirits and liqueurs.
We will NOT be knowingly undersold by any local competitor** . Bring us a
written current price quote from our competitor that includes:
The brand name of the kit (ie Kenridge Classic, Cheeky Monkey)
Amount of liters of juice in the kit (ie 8 liters through 23 liters)
The kit price
The U-brew or Winery fee (if applicable)
We guarantee we will BEAT their price!!!
**Does not include big box stores Co-Op , Wal-mart, & Costco
83A Hampton Rd
Rothesay, NB
E2E2K3
Join us on Facebook!
Phone: 506-847-5487E-mail: [email protected]
Valley Wine Cellar
and 6:00 PM. Each one hour seminar costs
$15
The main event is the Gala Evening Tasting
in the Grand Ballroom from 7:00 PM to10:00 PM and costs $75 per person.
There are approximately 20 vendors sched-
uled to share their products for tasting in a
fabulous selection of wines from around the
world including some wonderful Robert
Mondavi selections from California, ice
wines from Canada, and unique selections
from Australia, Italy, Argentina, and France.
For more information, visit their web site or
call the number below:
Web Site: http://www.diabetes.ca/get-
involved/events/12th-annual-wine-food-fest/
Call:
Telephone: (506) 451-1630
Happenings: 12th Annual Wine & Food Fest
V ALLEY W INE CELLAR
A quick hour drive will take you to Fre-
dericton‟s premier wine festival: The
Canadian Diabetes Association 12th
Annual Wine & Food Fest in support of
Camp DiaBest, a summer camp forchildren living with type 1 diabetes.
This wonderful event is being held on
Friday April 15 at the Delta Fredericton
Hotel located at 225 Woodstock Rd.
This year‟s event includes afternoon
wine seminars in the Delta‟s Governor‟s
Room scheduled for 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM
Feature Products Price List*
Argentina Tango: $105
Orange Passionfruit Grenache Rose: $60
Orchard Breezin‟ Pear-licious: $60
Orchard Breezin‟ Luscious Lychee Green Tea: $60
Hightail: $140
Grand Cru Valpolicella: $67
Big & Easy Brown Ale: $6
*Kit only, U-Brew & Applicable taxes extra