Every year, we wait with anticipation for the Restricted Quantities (RQ) wines. What are RQ wines? Every year, 5 new wines are introduced to the marketplace. These wines are chosen from the best vineyards and represent the finest wines in the world. Due to their exclusivity, they are only available in limited quantities.
Starting in January 2010, these wines will be delivered to our store in a staggered method. Those who preordered the wines will be able to bottle them 6-weeks after delivery. Each wine comes with specially designed labels and matching shrink capsules.
To make it easier, we will list the important dates you need to remember.
1. Germany Ehrenfelser (white) - $149.84 for 30 - NOW AVAILABLE
Release Date: January 2010
Bottle Date: Mid-February 2010
Appellation: Pfalz, Germany
This cross between Riesling and Silvaner is very aromatic with peach and tropical notes and just a hint of rose petal. The flavour is fresh and inviting with mineral notes, hints of orange rind and lingering off dry finish.
Oak 0/5 Body 4/5 Sweetness 0
2. Argentina Malbec Syrah (Red) - $154.84 for 30 bottles - SOLD OUT!!!
Release Date: January 2010
Bottle Date: Mid-February 2010
Appellation: Mendoza, Argentian
A new world spin on an old world wine! The blend of these two classic varietals creates a wine that is full bodied with plenty of appeal. 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.
Oak 3/5 Body 4/5 Sweetness 0
3. Argentina Torrontes (White) - $149.84 for 30 bottles - NOW AVAILABLE
Release Date: February 2010
Bottle Date: Mid-March 2010
Appellation: Calchaquies Valley, Argentian
The signature fragrant grape of Argentina, Torrontes (related to Muscat) is one of the "aromatic varietals" distinctive and exclusive to this South American region. A bouquet rich with tropical fruits, honey and sweet floral notes. The flavour is unexpected - crisp and refreshing with a vibrant acidity, citrus notes and a hint of spice.
Oak 0/5 Body 3/5 Sweetness 0
4. Portugal Trio Do Vinho Tinto (Red) - $154.84 for 30 bottles - NOW AVAILABLE
Release Date: March 2010
Bottle Date: Mid-April 2010
Appellation: Alentejo, Portugual
This dark red wine is an intensely flavourful blend of Aragones (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Trincadeira. The bouquet is rich with red berries, anise and black pepper while the palate is well balanced with fruitiness, followed by mushroom and earth. Rich tannins from the American Heavy Toasted Oak spiral and Cabernet Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins help give this wine a long finish.
Oak 4/5 Body 5/5 Sweetness 0
5. South Africa Cabernet Franc Merlot - $154.68 for 30 bottles - NOW AVAILABLE
Release Date: April 2010
Bottle Date: Mid-May 2010
Appellation: Stellenbosch, South Africa
This wine is rich in every way - deeply coloured, aromatic and very flavourful. The nose has green and black pepper with a hint of spice. It is full bodied with a fruit component - cassis, followed by cigar box, leather and hearty chewy tannins from the Merlot GenuWine Winery Dried Grape Skins.
Oak 5/5 Body 5/5 Sweetness 0