Hightail Wines have finally arrived!
High tail it (just rush) to your nearest RJ Spagnols retailer for a once in a life time chance to pick up these fantastic varietals
WASHINGTON MERLOT 3-4-0
This region, Washington State, is one of the top Merlot producing regions in the New World. The climate in the Columbia Valley, due to the eastern exposure of the Cascade mountain range creates wines of intense flavours and high natural acidity.
This lush wine is fruit forward with an intense bouquet boasting cherries, plums and raspberries backed by alluring notes of vanilla and spice from medium toasted American
oak chips.
From the first sip, you will be rewarded with a velvety wine offering fine ripe tannins and a persistent finish. This is a wine that is spectacular when paired with bacon wrapped
beef tenderloin or rustic bread and strong, ripe cheese.
WASHINGTON PINOT GRIS 0-3-0
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape but the resulting wines can be very different depending on the region, climate and winemaking style. While Italian Pinot Grigio tends to be light and crisp with a short finish, Pinot Gris from Alsace is richer and rounder with more floral bouquet.
This wine from Washington State falls somewhere between the two. Brief contact with the dark coloured grape skins gives this white wine a delicate pinkish hue. This fragrant wine has the scent of pears, apples and melon, while the fruity nose is balanced by a crisp mouth watering acidity creating a smooth, easy to drink, dry wine that leaves an impression.
On its own this wine works beautifully as an aperitif or with soft cheese but it pairs well with shellfish and light pastas.
OKANAGAN CHARDONNAY 3-3/4-0
Chardonnay is a very adaptable grape and will grow in a wide range of conditions, it’s finished product is greatly influenced by a region’s terroir. Chardonnay from the beautiful Okanagan Valley in British Columbia with its dry, hot summer days and cooler nights is exceptional. A vivid gold wine in the glass, the nose hints of fruits; pineapple, mango, and apple with sweet floral honey. There is a lively acidity and delicate French oak to deliver a balanced, complex wine.
This wine will pair well both with Holiday meals (roast turkey, mashed potatoes and baked squash) or lighter fare like Cobb Salad.
OKANAGAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 4-4-0
The Okanagan Valley which is small by wine region standards, only 100 miles long, grows exceptional grapes. The long warm days and cool nights are perfect conditions for growing rich, flavourful Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and creating wines with great depth and body. This deep garnet wine has an intense bouquet of ripe cherries and raspberries with faint spices – clove anise and vanilla. It is a rich full-bodied wine with flavours of dark fruit, cocoa and earthy notes and balanced ripe tannins from toasted oak shavings and spiral.
Pair this complex wine with an equally hearty meal – Beef Bourginnone, Coq au Vin or Irish Stew.