VALLEY WINE CELLAR

May 2011
Inside this issue:
Managers Pick of the Month Current Special Summer Entertaining New BREEZIN Lime Beer New En Primeur Lounge Cocktails Spotlight Wine Feature Recipe
Mixologists Corner
1

Volume 1, Issue 6 Managers Pick of the Month

Daves pick of the month is the Grand Cru International South African Chenin Blanc. Dave recommends this unique white wine to any customer that wants a refreshing, lightly floral mid-priced wine that they can enjoy during the warm and humid days of summer. Says Dave, I like the lemony scent and how fresh and crisp it is.! I love drinking this Chenin Blanc while digging into steamed mussels or shrimp Called Steen when grown in South Africa, this graceful wine is lightbodied with a pale straw colour. The fruity scented nose has hints of green apple and lemon with a subtle floral bouquet rounding out the nose. On the palate the wine is delightfully refreshing.

1 2

$76 until June 30, 2011

Oak: 0 - Body: 2 - Sweetness: 2

Daves Wine Pairing Recommendation: Enjoy a glass of this lovely Chenin Blanc with Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

Here Comes the Sun Specials

From now until June 30, 2011, look for the Sun 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:

7 7

Breezin Pear-licious Breezin Luscious Lychee Green Tea GCI Argentinean Malbec-Syrah GCI German Muller-Thurgau

Happenings

Page 2

Cellar Notes

Volume 1, Issue 6

Warm Weather Entertaining

California Hang Ten
California brings together the best of vine and sea. Surfing and wine are essential elements of Californian culture. This wine blends together three fun loving varietals captured in famous Californian surfing lingo: Hang Ten. Sit back, relax and embody Californian lifestyle with this easy drinking wine that is sure to impress. Intense fruit flavours of dried fruits such as dates are balanced by smooth chocolate and hints of vanilla. Your experience is enhanced with fermentation on Hungarian oak cubes and Shiraz Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins.

Oak: 2 - Body: 5 - Sweetness: 0 Additional Info

Pair your Hang Ten with pizza, BBQ, ribs, or Italian sausage!

Chilean Carmenere
Our Chilean Caremere, fermented on Merlot Genuwine Winery Dried Grape Skins offers liberal flavors of fresh blackberries, plums and violet notes. Full-bodied, this exquisite wine treats the palate to the richness of French toasted oak with smooth silky tannins and succulent dark fruits. An excellent balance between freshness, fruit and structure gives an ample and impressively persistent finish.

Oak: 2 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 0

Additional Info
Pair your En Primeur Mapocho Chilean Carmenere with a pepperoni pizza or a heaping helping of BBQ baby back ribs!

Argentina Tango
A significant expression of Argentine culture, the tango is smooth, sexy and romantic. The Argentine people have gained global attention for their flawless tango and recently received international praise for perfecting their wines. It is their love for both that has inspired our wine Tango. Tango is a silky blend of three beloved Argentine white wines: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Torrontes. A perfectly balanced expression of style, notes of apricot and apple with a hint of spice dance on your palate. Graced lightly with toasted oak, this wine has a dramatic flair that will have you and your partner reaching for another glass

Oak: 2 - Body: 4 - Sweetness: 0 Additional Info

Pair your tango with light seafood, grilled vegetables and roasted red peppers.

Volume 1, Issue 6

Cellar Notes

Page 3

IN STORE NOW!!!

$60

Page 4

Cellar Notes

Volume 1, Issue 6

LIMITED EDITION

Light Lime
Arriving in May!!! The Big & Easy Light Lime with its all natural lime flavor and low alcohol content (approximately 4%), makes for a very light, refreshing and easy to drink beer. Just follow the five easy steps and you will be rewarded with a perfect light summer refresher to enjoy on the patio or at the cottage in the company of friends once the weather heats up!

And dont forget our limited edition Brown Ale that is brewed with 4 different malts: 1. 2. 3. 4. Pale malt Caristan Malt Munich Malt Chocolate Malt

These four malts give it a unique and full bodied flavor. Deep hazelnut brown in colour, this beer has a malty, nutty flavor.

The perfect light summer refresher

Instructions
This beer only takes 2 weeks from beginning to end!!! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Let the bottle adjust t to room temperature. Unscrew and discard the solid cap Drop the pill into the bottle and firmly screw on the pressure cap NOTE: NEVER use the solid cap, the bottle will explode! Store upright and out of direct sunlight at room temperature (not below 19 degrees Celsius) until beer comes clear (approximately 2 weeks) 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) Pour carefully

The hop oil compound contributes to a complex and hoppy character. The micro bubble dispersion of the hop oils promotes maximum absorption of flavor and aroma components into the brew. Beer will be 4.5% - 5.0% ABV.

Volume 1, Issue 6

Cellar Notes

Page 6

COMING SOON!!!

Page 6

Cellar Notes

Volume 1, Issue 6

IN STORE NOW!!!

Volume 1, Issue 6

Cellar Notes

Page 6

Spotlight on Pinot Grigio

With the warm days of late spring and early summer upon us, it is the ideal time to enjoy this traditional European wine. The noble Pinot Gris grape is a grayishblue French wine grape variety that originates from Frances Burgundy region but is now commonly associated with both France and Italy. Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris as its known in France, is thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot Noir grape. The climate where the Pinot Grigio grapes are grown impacts the flavours you may experience with the wine. For example, European Pinot Grigio wines, in particular Italian Pinot Grigio wines, tend to be light -bodied, with a crisp acidity and fairly neutral aromas, making it a very easy drinking wine that pairs well with a variety of foods. North American Pinot Grigio wines tend to be fuller-bodied than their European counterparts, with a stronger fruitiness on the palate and the nose. In fact, some California Pinot Grigio wines even have a hint of sweetness when compared to Italian Pinot Grigios. While Pinot Grigios heritage can be found in the Burgundy region, it is now commonly associated with Italy. But Pinot Grigo grapes are also grown in Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, California, and even the Ukraine! This summer, enjoy Pinot Grigio at nicely chilled with your favorite shrimp or artichoke dish. We offer the following Pinot Grigio wines: Breezin Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio - $60 Grand Cru Pinot Grigio - $70 Cru Select Italian Pinot Grigio - $100 Argentina Tango - $105 En Primeur Trentino Italy Pinot Grigio - $138

BBQ Ribs
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back ribs 1 can tomato paste 1 cup orange juice 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup chili powder Salt

Recipe of the Month

Instructions: Put ribs into a large roasting pan. Whisk together the tomato paste, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili powder, and salt. Pour over the ribs. Cover with foil and bake until the ribs are fork tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pair with a glass of California Hang Ten!

Mixologists Corner
Lychee is a tropical fruit high in antioxidants. Combined with green team, rich in polyphenols and powerful antioxidants, this delicious wine is a sure fire winter. Enjoy sweet lychee aromas and flavours with subtle green team notes in the background of this refreshing mist wine, or try this refreshing summer drink!

Iced Lychee Green Tea

8 cups water 8 green tea bags 1 bunch fresh mint 1 bottle Lucious Lychee Green Tea wine 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Sugar to taste (if desired) Ice

Place water in medium pot and bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, add tea bags and mint, cover and step for 10 minutes Once tea has steeped, discard tea bags, add Luscious Lychee Green Tea and additional sugar and stir. Let tea cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours

Valley Wine Cellar

VALLEY WINE CELLAR

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 necessary 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:

83A Hampton Rd Rothesay, NB E2E2K3 Phone: 506-847-5487 E-mail: valley.winecellar@gmail.com

Join us on Facebook!
Feature Wines Price List* Grand Cru International South African Chenin Blanc: $76 California Hang Ten: $105 En Primeur Chilean Carmenere: $138 Argentina Tango: $105 Orchard Breezin Pear-licious: $60 Orchard Breezin Luscious Lychee Green Tea: $60 En Primeur Australian Sauvignon Blanc: $138 En Primeur Chilean Malbec: $138 Lounge Cocktails: $45 Breezin Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio: $60 Grand Cru Pinot Grigio: $70 Cru Select Italian Pinot Grigio: $100 En Primeur Italian Pinot Grigio: $138
*Kit only, U-Brew & Applicable taxes extra

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

Happenings: Bar Harbor Cellars Mussel and Wine Festival

The Bar Harbor Cellars Winery proudly Web Site: http://www.barharborcellars.com presents the 2011 Bar Harbor Mussels & Festival, an annual event at the winery Call: to raise money for Angel Flight NE. Telephone: (207) 288-2337 Angel Flight NE is a non-profit organization that files those in need to medical care. Come enjoy wines and beers and eat local mussels and other dishes prepared by local restaurants. And no wine festival would be complete without live music! The 2011 Wine and Mussel Festival takes place on Saturday, June 25th from 1PM to 4 PM: The suggested donation for this years festival is $15. Email: enrica@atlanticbrewing.com