Cellar Notes - March 2012 (Print)

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From now until March 31, 2012, we

will make any Cru Orchard Breezin

wine kit you purchase from us for

$32.50.

If you are a make-it-at-home cus-

tomer, receive free corkswith every

purchase of a Cru Orchard Breezin

kit!

Let Cru Orchard Breezin wine whisk you away from the ordi-

nary. Subtle fruit flavours are blended with your favorite wine

varietals creating a perfectly balanced wine thats not too sweet

or not too dry! Perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Dont forget to try our latest flavours:

Apple Pomegranate *Free labels included with this kit

Blood Orange *Free labels included with this kit

Spring into Savings Special

March 2012 Volume 2, Issue 3

Daves pick of the month is the Cru Select California Hang Ten. Dave recom-

mends this lovely white wine to any customer that wants a light and refreshing

high-end wine that they can share with their friends and family during the

warm spring and summer months.

Says Dave, I like the light, smooth taste with hints of pear & its a nice pale

straw colour!

The California Hang Ten is an incredible blend of Muscat, Symphony, Sauvi-

gnon Blanc and Chardonnay, making it a perfect spring drinking wine. A lus-cious blend with flavours and aromas of peach, apricot, baked apple, and pear,

this soft white wine also has a hint of tropic fruit

Oak: 0 - Body: 3 - Sweetness: 0

$100 until March 31, 2012

Managers Pick of the MonthManagers Pick of theMonth 1Current Special 1

2

New Fruit Wines 3Beer Special 4

5

LOUNGE

COCKTAILS

6

Spotlight Wine 7Feature Recipe 7Mixologists Corner 7Happenings 8

Inside this issue:

VALLEYWINE CELLAR


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RQ 2011: A Time for Discovery

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Each year, Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding new and exciting wines from the worlds 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 years selection of Restricted Quantities wines:Hang Ten,Toro,Tango,Down Under Shirazand Down Under

Syrah!We guarantee that you will be proud to craft and serve these wines as well.

Additional Info

Pair your Down Under Shiraz

with Osso Buco, Grilled

Prime Steaks, or old Cheddar

cheese!!

Down Under Shiraz - March

A significant expression of Australian culture, the Down Under Shiraz is aunique and diverse blend of smooth tannins with intense fruit flavors!. The

Australian people have gained global attention for their irreverent sense of hu-

mour paired with a regal sense of pride.

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.

Oak: 3 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 0

Australian CultureAustralian is credited for the walkabout, a right of passage

where one goes into the outback for up to six months. Aus-

tralia is a perfect blend of aborigine tradition and Western

culture! Australian is a multicultural hub in the South Pacific

and balances its Western influences with aborigine traditions

and Asian influences.

Australia is well known for its egalitarian social system, eve-

ryone is equal, which strongly contributes to its laid-back and relaxed lifestyle.

Australians are passionate about sports: surfing, rugby and football are favorites!

Australian FoodAustralian cuisine is a mix of European, due to the heavy influence of British settlers,

and native cuisine fused with Asian fare

Fresh produce is readily available through Australia and is used extensively in meals.

Areas close to the coast enjoy fresh fish and seafood frequently. Because Australias

climate is well-suited for barbecues, grilled meats, in particular, sausage, are a favorite!
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A TOUCH O THE IRISH

BEER SPECIAL

Free bag of priming sugar

***with purchase of any canned beer kit.Special ends on March 18, 2012.


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Add basil, sugar and 12 oz

blood orange juice into glass.

Muddle the mixture. Add

remaining blood orange juice,

rum and top with soda water

and ice. Garnish with a basil

leaf. Enjoy!

Mixologists CornerBlood Orange Basil Mojito

3 torn basil leaves

1 tsp sugar

2 oz of Breezin Blood Orange

1 1/2 oz light rum

Garnish: Fresh basil leaf

Blood oranges are a special kind of

orange, with its pulp and flesh be-

ing red. People often mistake it for

a grapefruit. This tangy and sweet

red wine has a burst of citrus aro-

mas. The Blood Orange's unique

flavour profile also adds a hint of

raspberry to the wine. Perfect for

those cooler spring nights.

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We offer the following Shiraz wines:

Heritage Estates Shiraz - $55

GCI California Syrah - $79

Premier Cru Australian Shiraz - $95

Cru Select Australian Shiraz - $100

Cru Select Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot - $100

Cellar Classic Winery Series California Syrah - $122

Cellar Classic Winery Series French Grenache Syrah - $122

En Primeur Australian Shiraz - $138

Spotlight on Shiraz

No matter what world region the

grape is grown, Syrah/Shiraz pro-

duces a bold red wine.

Overall, Syrah/Shiraz is often de-

scribed as powerful and bold, with

flavours of violets, dark berries, and

chocolate, coffee and peppery

notes. Blackberry and pepper are

common aromas associated with

Shiraz.

This spring, enjoy Shiraz at room

temperature with grilled meats or a

cheese plate filled with Gouda,

Gorgonzola, Havarti, Gruyere,Smoked Swiss, and Smoked Ched-

dar .

Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is

one of the Valley Wine Cellars

favorite varietals. Early spring isan excellent time to indulge your

senses in a glass of rich and spicy

Shiraz. The Shiraz grape is a dark

-skinned grape that is grown

literally all over the world. Shi-

raz originates from southeastern

France and is typically grown in

stony granite soil.

Shiraz is often referred to as

Syrah in France and other Euro-

pean countries as well as Califor-

nia, and South American coun-tries such as Argentina, Chile,

and Uruguay

Ingredients:

6 Veal shanks

1 medium onion, chopped

1 Bay leaf

4 tbsp butter

1 tsp grated lemon rind1/4 cup flour

1 tsp sugar

2 tbsp grated Romano cheese

3 tbsp olive oil

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup chopped celery and carrots

1 can whole tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1/4 tsp black pepper, thyme, oregano,

garlic powder, basil

1 cup red wine

Instructions:

Saut onion, celery, carrots, onion and bay leaf

in butter for five minutes. Stir in lemon rind.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Combine flour with salt and pepper. Roll meat

in flour and shake off excess. Brown meat on

both sides in olive oil.

Place in Dutch oven with tight fitting lid, over

medium heat. Add tomatoes, sauces, wine,

broth and seasonings. Add sugar and cheese.

Add shanks and cook covered on low heat for

about 1 hour.

Makes 4 Servings

Recipe of the Month - Ossobuco

Pair with a glass of Down Under Shiraz!


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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

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Phone: 506-847-5487

Valley Wine Cellar

and unique products, recipes and pairing

options.

Food Network star Lynn Crawford will be

on the Sip & Savour stage providing you

with tasty and innovative recipe ideas.

This years show will also offer a unique

pop-up restaurant , Savour Local, featuring

award-winning Chef Levesques interpreta-

tions of ethnic street food, all inspired by

local ingredients and paired with craft bever-

ages.

This years wine and cheese show promises

to impress with several stages set up to serve

and provide delicious food and drink ideas.

You can sample wine, beer, and spirits from

around the world while experiencing mouth-

watering culinary delights.

General Admission is only $15. For more in-

formation, visit their web site or call the num-

bers below:

Web Site: http://www.towineandcheese.com

Call:

Toll Free: 1-800-693-7986

Email:

Marti Milks (Show Manager)

[email protected]

Happenings: 2012 Toronto Spring Wine & Cheese Show

VALLEYWINE CELLAR

A quick hour and a half plane ride will

take you to one of Canadas premier

wine & cheese events: The Toronto Star

2012 Wine & Cheese Spring Show.

This incredible three day event is being

held from Friday March 16 through toSunday March 18 at International Cen-

ter, located at 6900 Airport Rd in Mis-

sissauga.

This years event includes sample wine,

beer and spirits from around the world,

multiple states for serving up delicious

food and drink ideas, mouthwatering

culinary-wine pairings, educational top-

ics, expert advice, and hundreds of new

Feature Wines Price List*

Cru Select California Hang Ten: $100

Cru Select Down Under Shiraz: $110

Orchard Breezin Apple Pomegranate: $60

Orchard Breezin Blood Orange: $60

En Primeur Grenache Rose: $138

Heritage Estates Shiraz: $55

Grand Cru International California Syrah: $79

Premier Cru Australian Shiraz: $95

Cru Select Australian Shiraz: $100Cru Select Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot: $100

Cellar Classic Winery Series California Syrah: $122

Cellar Classic Winery Series French Grenache Syrah: $122

En Primeur Australian Shiraz: $138

*Kit only, U-Brew & Applicable taxes extra

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