Cellar Notes - November 2011 (Print)

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From now until November 30, 2011, look

for the Leaf on specially marked kits. We

will make any specially marked kit you

purchase from us for $32.50.

If you are a make-it-at-home customer,

receive free corks & shrink wraps ($9

value) with every purchase of a specially

marked kit!

Dont forget to try our newest wines:

Coffee Port

Breezin Luscious Lychee Green Tea

GCI Argentinean Malbec-Syrah

GCI German Muller-Thurgau

En Primeur Chilean Malbec

Look for the Leaf Special

November 2011 Volume 1, Issue 11Daves pick of the month is the Grand Cru International Italian Barolo.

Dave recommends this classic Italian red wine to any customer that

wants a hearty red wine that they can drink with their favourite fall com-

fort foods.

Says Dave, This wine is rich, hearty, and ages very nicely. This is the

perfect wine for me after a day of piling wood and raking leaves.

This Italian classic intense and full-bodied, luxurious flavours of dark

plums and chocolate greet the nose. Hints of blackberries, toasted oakand spices on the palate are enhanced by the presence of Sangiovese

GenuWine Winery dried Grape Skins.

$76until November 30, 2011 Oak: 3 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 0

Daves Wine Pairing Recommendation: Enjoy a glass of this heavenly Barolo on its own or paired

with a steaming bowl of beef stew.

Managers Pick of the MonthManagers Pick ofthe Month

1

Current Special1

RQ 2012 2

Ports & Ice Wines 3Winterfest Ale 4

Limited Quantity 5

Spirit of theSeason

6

Spotlight Wine 7Feature Recipe

7

MixologistsCorner

7

Happenings 8

Inside this issue:

VALLEYWINE CELLAR


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Page 2 Ce l lar Notes Volume 1, Issue 11

Each year, Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding new and exciting wines from the worlds leading vineyards. Discerning win emakers

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: Tango, Down Under Syrah, Hang Ten, Down Under Shiraz and Toro!We guarantee that

you will be proud to craft and serve these wines as well.

Pre-order to avoid disappointment!!!
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Page 5Ce l lar NotesVolume 1, Issue 11

Okanagan Pinot Noir

Described as the most romantic

of wines, a whiff of this me-

dium bodied wine reveals red

fruit, vanilla, and violet. This

subtle hints of cherry, oak, va-

nilla, and moderate tannins will

leave you craving for more.

Oak 2 - Body 3 - Sweetness 0

Okanagan Cabernet Franc

A favorite among wine lovers, this

wine opens with chocolate notes,

green pepper, and hints of tobacco

on the nose. The hint of dark choco-

late, dried dates, and herbaceous

notes provide the perfect finishing

taste.


Okanagan Chardonnay

Chardonnay from the beautiful

Okanagan Valley in British Co-

lumbia with its dry, hot summer

days and cooler nights is excep-

tional. A vivid gold wine in the

glass, the nose hints of pineap-

ple, mango, and apple with

sweet floral honey. A lively

acidity and delicate French oak

delivers a balanced, complex

wine.


$145 ** Free shrink wraps with each purchase

Very Limited Quantities Available!Order today to avoid disappointment!!!


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Grand Cru International California Meritage

This kit comes with dried GenuWine Merlot skins and a blend of American and French

oak chips. The wine has dark chocolate with hints of dried red fruits and green pepper

on the nose.

Oak: 3 - Body: 3 - Sweetness: 0


Holiday EntertainingSpirit of the Season

With the holiday gift giving and entertaining season around the corner, its important to ensure that your cellar is properly

stocked for last minute guests and those you forgot to shop for! We have all your unique gift giving ideas and holiday sta-

ples covered this year.

No matter which of these limited edition kits you choose, you can rest assured that your family and friends will appreciate the

thought put into the unique nature of these gifts.

Orchard Breezin Cranapple Chardonnay

Our Holiday CranApple Chardonnay is a low alcohol white wine, featuring tart green ap-

ples balanced out by smooth white cranberries to create an easy drinking wine with a crisp,refreshing finish!


Orchard Breezin Spiced Plum Pinot Noir

The aromas of the holidays are captured in this soon to become annual must have! The

aroma of cloves, nutmeg, and a hint of cinnamon will tempt you while sweet & tangy

plum lingers on the palate.


Grand Cru International Australian Viognier

This kit comes with toasted American oak powder. It is fruity with apples and pears on

the nose and hints of vanilla in the background. The wine has balanced acidity to compli-

ment the fruit and light oak notes.



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Spotlight on Cabernet SauvignonThese falls days are getting chillier and the

winter season is almost upon us. Now is

the perfect time to enjoy this king of red

wines, Cabernet Sauvignon. The nobleCabernet Sauvignon grape is a black wine

grape variety that originates from south-

western France.

In fact, Cabernet Sauvignon is a relative

newcomer in the world of wine-making;

the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is the prod-

uct of a chance crossing between Caber-

net Franc and Sauvignon Black during the

17th century.

Cabernet Sauvignon became popular be-

cause of its easy of cultivation. Cabernet

Sauvignon grapes are very hearty with

thick skins and vines that are resistant to

Ingredients:

1 lemon, zest grated

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Olive Oil

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh rosemary1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 tsp Dijon mustard

Kosher salt

3 pork tenderloins

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and

2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloins and turn to coat with

the marinade. Seal l the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably

overnight.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove tenderloins from marinade and discard marinade

but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle tenderloins generously with salt and pep-

per. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saut pan over medium-high heat. Sear

the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place saut pan in the oven and roast the

tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137 degrees F at the thickest part.

Transfer tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10

minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be

quite pink (it's just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper

and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.

Pair with a glass of Grand Cru International California Meritage!

Instructions

2 oz Cru Specialty Coffee Port

1 cup hot coffee

2 tsp whipped cream

Dash of Cinnamon

Fall is here and you may notice that

your body is craving rich, warm after-

dinner beverages.

This autumn season, indulge yourself

with this creamy, warming coffee that

has a hint of spiciness that is the sig-

nature flavor in this Mexican beverage.

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South American. Addition-

ally, California is also produc-

ing excellent Cabernet Sauvi-

gnon wines with their owncharacteristic style!

This fall, enjoy Cabernet Sau-

vignon at room temperature

with lamb chops or a hearty pot roast.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon wines include:

Heritage Estates Cabernet Sauvignon - $55

Grand Cru Cabernet Sauvignon - $70

GCI Australian Cabernet Sauvignon - $79

CS Australian Cabernet Sauvignon - $100Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot - $100

CCWS California Cabernet - $118

En Primeur Coastal California Cabernet - $13

rot and frost.

Generally speaking, Cabernet Sauvignon

wines tend to be deep purple in colour andenjoy flavours of blackberry, cassis, which

rich tannins. One of the key characteristics

of Cabernet Sauvignon is that oftentimes,

faint aromas of bell pepper are present

which rich aromas of cigar, leather and

violet becoming prominent as the wine

ages. Bold, assertive, full-bodied and a lush

mouthfeel add heaviness to this luxurious

wine.

While Cabernet Sauvignons heritage can

be found in southwestern France, we areseeing fantastic Cabernets coming from

Italy, Spain, Australia, South Africa and

In a coffee mug, combine coffee and

port. Stir well. Top with whipped

cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

The perfect after-dinner warmer for a

cool fall day!

Recipe of the Month - Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Mixologists Corner - Mexican Coffee


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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 & Coopersbeer 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

Phone: 506-847-5487

E-mail: [email protected]

Valley Wine Cellar

on-site Alcool NB Liquor store opens.

Whiskies to be sampled include Port Ellen 32,

Knockando 25, Old Pulteney 30, Highland Park

30 yr, Laphroaig 25, and The Macallan 25.

The schedule of events are as follows:

Wednesday, November 16th

2nd Annual Whisky Dinner

Thursday, November 17th

Special Tastings

Friday, November 18th

Festival Showcase

Friday, November 18th 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Ultimate Master Class

Remember, to purchase an Ultimate Master

Class ticket, you must have a Festival ticket.

You can present your Festival ticket, or

purchase one, at the Lunar Rogue Pub in

Fredericton.

Important Note: Both the Festival ticket

and the Ultimate Master Class ticket must

be presented together to gain entrance to

the Ultimate Master Class.

For more information visit the Web site or

call:

Web Site: http://www.whiskynb.ca

Happenings: NB Spirits Festival

VALLEYWINE CELLAR

For the last 16 years, the NB Spirits

Festival in Fredericton has featured

some of the worlds finest and rarest

single malt whiskies, outstanding first

release vodkas, new twists on classic

spirits and premium rums and cognacs.

This is one of the best spirits festivals in

Canada and 2011 should prove to an-

other fabulous event!

This years events promise to be exciting

and engaging, with the all new Ultimate

Master Class, a tasting of the twelve of

the most expensive whiskies. Note that

there are only 100 Ultimate Master Class

tickets available starting October 11th at

the Lunar Rogue Pub in Fredericton.

These special tasting tickets are $50.00

exclusively as an add-on to a Festival

Showcase ticket. Each ticket guarantees

you a sample of each whisky before the

Feature Wines Price List*

Grand Cru International Italian Barolo: $76

Cru Specialty Ports (Orange Chocolate, White Chocolate,

Coffee, Apple): $87

Cru Specialty Ice Wines (Riesling & Cabernet Franc): $97

En Primeur Hightail Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet

Franc: $145

Grand Cru International Australia Viognier: $79

Grand Cru International California Meritage: $79Heritage Estates Cabernet Sauvignon: $55

Grand Cru Cabernet Sauvignon: $70

Orchard Breezin Cranapple/Spiced Plum: $60

GCI Australian Cabernet Sauvignon: $79

Cru Select Australian Cabernet Sauvignon: $100

CCWS California Cabernet Sauvignon: $118

En Primeur Coastal California Cabernet Sauvignon: $138

*Kit only, U-Brew & Applicable taxes extra

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