February 2011
Volume 1, Issue 2
Inside this issue:
Manager’s Pick of the Month
Current Special
Restricted Quantities (RQs)
2011
Spotlight Wine
Feature Recipe
Mixologist’s Corner
Happenings
Highlights
 Discover our latest
release for our Lim-
ited Edition Restricted
Quantity wines
 Find out more about
the 9th Annual Wine
Fair
 Explore our wine
pairing and cocktail
recipe of the month!
Manager’s Pick of the Month
1 When I asked David Walton, our fiercely loyal and dedicated Opera-
tions Manager, which wine kit he wanted to choose as the Manager’s
1 Pick of the Month, he immediately said “the Amarone”. Dave loves
the En Primeur Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and passionately
recommends it to any customer that wants a hearty, full-bodied top-
2
shelf wine that will impress their friends and family.
3 Says Dave “I like the body of it, the smooth velvety richness, and the
deep dark red colour.” On Sale
3
3
Fermented on Sangiovese Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins and
toasted French oak chips, this is an assertively full-bodied wine with $135
delectable nose of black cherries, dark chocolate and well-balanced
Until February 28, 2011
oak. It offers ripe dark fruit flavours cradled by firm tannins culmi-
4 nating in an almost endless finish.
Dave’s Wine Pairing Recommendation: Medium Rare New York Striploin Steak topped with
garlic chive butter, fried mushrooms and baked potato on the side. Serve with a glass of En Primeur
Sweetheart Special: $30 U-Brew or 2 for $25 each
From now until Valentine’s Total Wine Package prices including: Kit + U-Brew + Taxes
Day, we will make any wine kit
you purchase from us for $30. Heritage Estates For 1: $89 For 2 or more: $83 each
If you purchase two or more Orchard Breezin’ For 1: $94 For 2 or more: $88 each
wine kits, we will make the kits
for $25 each. Remember, our Grand Cru For 1: $104 For 2 or more: $98 each
Wine Crafting fee always in- Grand Cru International For 1: $113 For 2 or more: $107 each
cludes the labour as well corks, Cru Select For 1: $134 For 2 or more: $128 each
shrink wraps and labels.
En Primeur For 1: $172 For 2 or more: $166 each
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RQ 2011: A Time for Discovery

Each year, Cru Select offers winemakers outstanding new and exciting wines from the world’s leading vineyards. Discerning wine-
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 year’s selection of Restricted Quantities wines: Piazza, Toro, Trek, Hang Ten and Tango! We guarantee that
you will be proud to craft and serve these wines as well.

Chile Trek - February

Thoughts of Chile take you to the awe inspiring Andes and the culture
that surrounds them. Trek embodies the Chilean lifestyle of living
within the mountains with a down to earth philosophy in a multitude
of different microclimates and geographies.

Opening with a dark roasted notes of coffee and chocolate with a hint
of blackberries, this wine balances the best of four classic varietals.
Fermentation on Cabernet Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Additional Info
Skins and French oak complete this monumental taste experience. Pair your Trek with meat loaf,
chicken pot pie or chamberlin
Oak: 0 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 1 cheese!

Chilean Culture
Chile’s industry sectors are based primarily on local mineral resources:
agricultural raw materials, and forestry. There is also a large textile,
clothing, and leather industry concentrated mainly in the urban cen-
ters.

For recreation, Cueca, which is a form of polka, is considered to be

Chile’s national dance. And, contrary to popular belief that soccer is
the most popular sport in Chile, it is actually Tennis.

Chilean Food
Typical Chilean cuisine arose from the fusion of traditional indigenous
ingredients with Spanish culture and traditions. Chilean farms typi-
cally produce grapes, apples, pears, onions, wheat, corn, beef, and
poultry. Common Chilean dishes include:

 Ceviche: Raw sea bass in lemon juice

 Empanada de Pino: typical turnover filled with diced meat, onions
olive, raisins and a piece of hard-boiled egg, baked in earthen or
plain oven.
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Look for these exciting new

wines in-store Mid-February

$60
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LIMITED EDITION
Brown Ale
When the Brewmaster from the Big & Easy
bottle Brew sent us Samples of their new
Brown Ale, we were excited and could not
wait to bring it to market!

This Brown Ale is brewed with 4 different

malts:

1. Pale malt
2. Caristan Malt
3. Munich Malt
4. Chocolate Malt

These four malts give it a unique and full

bodied flavor. Deep hazelnut brown in col-
our, this beer has a malty, nutty flavor.

The Brown Ale is unique with 2 “pills” re-

quired to brew the beer:
Deep hazelnut brown in colour, this beer has a malty, nutty flavor.

 The first pill is the traditional yeast pill Instructions

 The second pill is an essential hop oil
compound of the Cascade hops
The hop oil compound contribute to a com-
plex and hoppy character. The micro bubble
dispersion of the hop oils promotes maxi-
mum absorption of flavor and aroma compo-
nents into the brew.
Beer will be 4.5% - 5.0% ABV.
This beer only takes 2 weeks from beginning to end!!!
1. Let the bottle adjust t to room temperature. Unscrew and discard the
solid cap
2. Drop the pills into the bottle and firmly screw on the pressure cap
NOTE: NEVER use the solid cap, the bottle will explode!
3. Store upright and out of direct sunlight at room temperature (not below
19 degrees Celsius) until beer comes clear (approximately 2 weeks)
4. Refrigerate upright for at least 12 hours (this beer will explode and spray
out of the bottle if it is not well-chilled prior to opening)
5. Pour carefully

Arriving In-Store Mid-February!

Cellar Notes
Spotlight on Merlot
With love in the air, February
is an excellent time to enjoy the
luscious flavours of Merlot.
The noble Merlot is a red
French wine grape variety that
is the most planted wine vari-
ety in France’s Bordeaux re-
gion and is hugely popular here
in North America as well.
Merlot grapes tend to have a
lighter colour then Cabernet
Sauvignon grapes and Merlot
skins are more fragile and have
fewer tannins.
This tendency towards fewer
tannins and malic acid makes
Recipe of the Month: Orange Chipotle Shrimp
Orange Chipotle Shrimp
Ingredients:
12 large tiger prawns (peeled & deveined)
1 tbsp chopped chipotle chili
Juice of 2 oranges
3 tbsp cilantro
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
Salt to taste
Mixologist’s Corner
This year’s newest edition to
the Cru Specialty ice wine line
up is the Cabernet Franc Ice
Wine.
It’s glistening ruby red colour
will catch your eye while its
nose promises a mouth water-
ing experience. Your palate
will be over come with flavours
of sweet and tart red berries
Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 5
Merlot wines softer and fruitier While Merlot wines are often Hearty, more tannic Merlots pair
than the popular Cabernet of the fruity and soft style, well with heavier, grilled and charred
Sauvignon. bold, hearty and tannic Merlot red meats. The easy drinking, fruit-
wines are gaining popularity. ier Merlots can easily be paired with
The fruit notes most com- When Merlot wines are well- light-fare such as salmon. Light-
monly associated with Merlot aged in oak barrels, the wine bodied Merlots work well with shell-
include berries like blackberry, may have notes of chocolate, fish like shrimp or scallops, espe-
blueberry, and mulberry. Also, coffee, smoke, caramel and cially bacon-wrapped scallops or
notes black or red cherries and vanilla. prosciutto-wrapped shrimp.
plum are often commonly as-
sociated with merlot wines. As mentioned previously, Mer- We offer the following Merlot wines:
lot’s homeland can be found in
In hearty merlots with a more Bordeaux region of France, but Heritage Estates Merlot - $55
tannic structure, vegetable and Merlot grapes are also grown Grand Cru Merlot - $70
earthy notes may be present in , Chile, California, Washing- GCI Washington Merlot - $79
and include olives, leather, ton state and even New York! Cru Select French Merlot - $100
mushrooms and tobacco. En Primeur Chilean Merlot - $138
Instructions:
Combine chipotle chili, orange juice, cilantro, and grape-
seed oil in a bowl. Add shrimp, mix thoroughly and
allow to marinate in refrigerator for 30. minutes. Preheat
cast iron or heavy bottom pan with a little bit of oil.
Add shrimp, careful not to overcrowd and cook turning
once until pink (approximately 3 minutes).
Pair with a glass of Grand Cru Pinot Grigio wine!
and apricots. A lingering Tickled Pink
honey finish will have you
craving more. 1.5 oz Cabernet Franc Ice Wine
3.5 oz sparkling wine
The rich berry flavours will
pair perfectly with chocolate Simply top the ice wine with the
covered strawberries or your sparkling wine and enjoy!
favorite dark chocolate dessert.
For an exciting cocktail, follow
this recipe! Pairs well with chocolate covered
strawberries...
 VALLEY WINE CELLAR
Valley Wine Cellar
83A Hampton Rd
Rothesay, NB
E2E2K3
Phone: 506-847-5487
E-mail: valley.winecellar@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook!
Feature Wines Price List*
Chile Trek: $105
Heritage Estates Merlot: $55
Grand Cru Merlot: $70
Grand Cru International Merlot: $79
Cru Select French Merlot: $100
En Primeur Chilean Merlot: $138
En Primeur Amarone della Valpolicella Classico: $135
Cru Specialty Cabernet Franc Ice Wine: $95
*Kit only, U-Brew & Applicable taxes extra
Happenings: 9th Annual Saint John Wine Fair
Get your taste buds ready for the
9th annual Saint John Wine Fair
in support of the Canadian Red
Cross.
The Canadian Red Cross uses the
proceeds from the wine fair to
assign people in the Saint John
area affected by disasters like
house fires, flooding, and even ice
storms.
Additionally, funs are also used
for community programs offered
by the Red Cross, such as meals
to seniors, senior transportation,
and RespectED, a violence and
abuse prevention program aimed
at youth.
This year, the Wine Fair will be
held on February 26th, 2011 at
the Saint John Trade and Conven-
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
tion Center.
The pre-tasting seminar from 6:30—
7:00 PM has limited space available
and is $15 per person.
The wine tasting event itself is from
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Advance tick-
ets are $45 per person. At the door,
tickets are $50 per person.
Live entertainment and food sam-
ples are provided along a variety of
wines to suit any palate.
For more information, call
Each and every year, the wine fair (506) 674-6195 or email
introduces Saint John wine lovers to cynthia.reicker@redcross.ca
new and exciting wines from the
world. Typically, the wine fair pro-
vides a wine array of delectable se-
lections from more than 20 well-
respected wine vendors from around
the world.