RJ Spagnols Cru Select
Argentine Malbec Syrah 3 | 4 | 0
This full-bodied wine is fruit forward and approachable, with balanced toasted vanilla flavours from Hungarian oak cubes. The wine hints of cherries and black currant up front, with darker, richer notes of coffee, tobacco and licorice behind. Round and smooth with balanced tannins and a very easy drinking wine.
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon 3 | 4 | 0
Australian Cabernets are typically softer and fruitier. This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavours including cherry and blackberry.
Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 5 | 5 | 0
The spicy flavour from Cabernet, sweet berry fruit of Shiraz and softening effects of Merlot result in a hearty, tightly structured and well-balanced wine. Aromas of leather and black pepper give way to intense jammy flavours of blackberries and ends with an elegant and long finish.
Australian Shiraz 5 | 4 | 0
This full-bodied red wine is deep and dark in colour with a rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. It ages gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance.
British Columbia Red Meritage 4 | 4 | 0
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.
Argentinean Trio - Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay 0 | 4 | 0
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.
Australian Chardonnay 3 | 4 | 0
Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours abound. It's golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla, cloves and butterscotch tantalize the palate.
Italian Pinot Grigio 0 | 2 | 0
An exquisite balance of citrus fruit and acidity is the foundation for this popular Italian white wine. The bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas with honeydew tones.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 1 | 3 | 0
Crisp and light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel and freshly cut grass and an accent of light oak on the finish. The wine presents soft hues, with a slight tinge of green.
New Zealand Unoaked Chardonnay 0 | 3 | 0
This full-bodied unoaked wine showcases the brilliant balance between fresh fruity flavours and vibrant acidity. Offering a stunning array of flavours that reflect citrus, peach and mineral notes, this refreshing wine is best served chilled to show off its lively potential.
Chilean Cabernet Malbec Carménère 3 | 3 | 0
Strong notes of green pepper, dark fruit and leather define this rich dark wine. Smooth tannins grace the palate followed by blackberries and spice.
Chilean Malbec 4 | 4 | 0
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate richly blessed with streaks of chocolate interwoven with abundant oak tones. Fermented on heavy toasted Hungarian oak shavings, the finish is dramatic and long.
Italian Amarone 5 | 5 | 0
Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy, our Amarone is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavours. Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and full of ripe tannins.
Italian Brunello 4 | 5 | 0
Big hearted and assertive, this deep ruby red wine is blessed with expressive aromas of tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries. The palate offers explosive notes of blackberries, prunes and vanilla.
Italian Chianti Riserva 4 | 3 | 0
A rich, robust and complex wine with spicy black and red cherry aroma and notes of chocolate. A fine young wine but time lends grace and subtlety to this masterpiece.
Italian Valpolicella Ripassa 4 | 4 | 0
This is an Italian classic with all the makings of a powerful full-bodied red wine complete with fermentation on Sangiovese Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins. The aroma in the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which ages well into a wine of award winning potential.
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