JANUARY SPECIALS!
We hope you all had a nice, relaxing, happy and safe holiday with your friends and family! We hope 2020 brings you health, happiness and adventure!
Looking for something fun to do this Valentine’s Day?
Why not treat your sweetie to something fun and different that you can enjoy together!?
Order any batch of the Cru International wine on sale this month by Thursday, January 9th and you can come bottle it together any time before 7pm on Friday, February 14th!
We will provide a romantic candlelit bottling experience, charcuterie board and chocolates, and live music!
We are pleased to announce that the first two of our 2020 Restricted Quantity Wines have arrived!
THE DARB
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.
ARGENTINA BONARDA SYRAH
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
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.
SPAIN MACABEO
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
We are doing a cross-promotion with Connect Hair Studio this month in support of Gilda’s Club! For every $5 you donate to Gilda’s, your name will be entered in a draw to win a $50 gift certificate for Connect Hair Studio!
We still have a few beautiful Gilda’s Club calendars here for sale as well! $20 goes to a great cause.
We are also pleased to announce that none of our prices have increased by more than $5 per batch!
We have some exciting specials this month for $10 off!
Seven of our most popular wines in the five week Cru International family!
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.
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.
Food Pairings
Pair with honey garlic chicken wings or beef brisket.
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
Tastes great with Mexican enchiladas or Indian green lentil curry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought us beautiful cards, sweet treats and well wishes this holiday season! We got spoiled this year by all of you wonderful people and we sincerely look forward to working with all of you this year!
Happy New Year friends, may 2020 be the best year of your life!
With love,
Jessi and Nick
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