Every year craft winemakers explore new adventures through illustrious tales capturing the essence of our unique wines through our Restricted Quantities Premium Collection. We invite you to create, celebrate and share these wines with your family and friends.
Restricted Quantities New Box
We are pleased to introduce our new Restricted Quantities box that reflects the premium nature of this program and its tantalizing wines. This generic box design will be used for all RQ programs moving forward; allowing RJS Craft Winemaking to invest more support in other areas of the program to benefit our retailers.
Restricted Quantities 2019 Program & Wines
RJS Craft Winemaking is proud to bring you a thrilling new adventure in wine this year through our Restricted Quantities program entitled, Featuring four notoriously great wines. Fill the cellar. Fill the glasses. Here’s to the most notorious collection of wine yet! THE CHASE BEGINS 1/2019
Each fugitive hails from their wine’s country of origin - offering the personification of each grape’s unique character with that of their fugitive. Winemakers can also enjoy learning about the notorious characters born of these regions, and their bold stories.
Intense, masterful, defiant or smooth — whatever the preference, there’s a tale in every wine. A wine for every tale, and a fugitive for every cellar… four notoriously great ones. Capture all four of these wines: Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah Australia Chardonnay Semillon Italy Nebbiolo Spain Monastrell
Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah THE FUGITIVE As an immigrant miner during the California gold rush, Chilean-born Joaquin Murrieta and his family were victims of ethnic discrimination, suffering much at the hands of American miners. Forced off his claim under the Foreign Miner’s Tax of the 1850’s, he was pushed into a life of crime and into wearing the mask. Murrieta fought to defend lives and livelihoods of his people – stealing cattle and horses, robbery and even murder. THE WINE Revel in layer upon layer of surprise in this Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah. Enticing hints of smoke and luscious qualities are intricately woven into this wine’s darkly exotic character. Salut to life, to wine, and to the man behind the mask!
Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah This full-bodied dry wine presents aromas of juicy blackberries, cassis, mocha and spices. On the palate, it showcases polished tannins and a smooth finish. Features: Food Pairings: Yeast: Beef Empanadas • LALVIN Bourgovin RC212 Rack of lamb with • Grape Skins: Dried chimichurri sauce Oak: French Flank steak with • balsamic glazed grilled vegetables Oak: Medium | Body: Full | Sweetness: Dry Capture an intensely surprising wine January 2019.
Australia Chardonnay Semillon THE FUGITIVE The son of an Irish transported convict, Ned Kelly and his family were downtrodden, and persecuted by police. Imprisoned at a young age, Ned became entangled with the “Greta mob”, and a violent confrontation at the Kelly home saw Ned indicted for attempted murder. Promising to avenge his mother’s imprisonment for her role in the incident, Kelly and his gang were labeled outlaws. But with the help of sympathizers, Kelly eluded capture, demanding justice for his family and the poor in his rural community. In a last stand, Kelly and his gang wore suits of armour made from ploughs; none would survive but Kelly. Ned was captured and sentenced to death at Old Melbourne. THE WINE This wine’s balanced, easy -going relationship of subtlety and freshness harmonize with the complexities of its unwitting armour-wielding fugitive. Cheers to an unsung hero!
Australia Chardonnay Semillon This dry wine features refreshing aromas of white flowers, golden delicious apples, lemon custard, and vanilla. Enjoy freshness on the palate, with a touch of oaky flavors. Food Pairings: Features: Salmon burgers Yeast: LALVIN ICV-D47 • White fish fritters Oak: French • Cheese gougères Other: Sweetening Blend • Oak: Light | Body: Medium | Sweetness: Dry Capture a masterfully crafty wine February 2019.
Italy Nebbiolo THE FUGITIVE Considered a leader of a mafia-type group called the Camorra; Alfano was rumored to have been responsible for the murders of a New York City police sergeant and a rival Camorra boss, Gennaro Cuocolo, and his wife. Many considered Alfano in the light of a demigod, as he was thought to be invulnerable to bullets and able at all times to escape his pursuers. Unfortunately, he was caught and a trial against Alfano expanded to a tribunal against the Camorra, where he was found guilty. He maintained his innocence, and after the illegitimacy of the trial was discovered, he was released after serving 27 years of a 30 year sentence. After his release in 1934, he was never seen or heard from again. THE WINE A unified transparency and delicate appeal that collaborates well with its robust and hearty counterparts. These are the true markers of both a leader and a great wine! Saluti to a man of lasting endurance and mystique!
Italy Nebbiolo Featuring aromas of black cherries, dark berries, dried pink and purple flowers, and spices – this dry wine will be the perfect complement to your meaty dishes! It offers a broad texture, as well as polished tannins on the palate. Features: Food Pairings: Yeast: LALVIN Braised beef cheeks • Bourgovin RC212 with garlic infused mash potatoes Grape Skins: Dried Lasagna Bolognese • Oak: Medium Toast American Rigatoni alla Norma • Other: Elderflower Oak: Light | Body: Full | Sweetness: Dry Capture a boldly defiant wine March 2019.
Spain Monastrell THE FUGITIVE It was in Salamanca where José would start his life as a bullfighter. Yet only two years later, he abandoned it for smuggling. Obtaining goods in Gibraltar, he and a partner were in charge of distribution. Called again to the bullring for the celebration of King Ferdinand VII in 1814, José’s life and love took a drastic turn. Ulloa was on horseback to fight, when an accident forced him to return home unexpectedly. His unfortunate return led him to discover the infidelities of his wife. After killing the lover and the unfaithful wife, he found no other solution to his destroyed life than enlisting in the squad of bandits known as, Los Siete Niños de Ecija. All except José, were captured and executed in 1817. THE WINE Like Navarro’s harrowing wildly juicy tales, this wine will entrance and entice the palate with a voluptuous headiness and earthy appeal that will have your glasses raised! Saludos to a man who lived with such passion!
Spain Monastrell This dry wine unveils aromas of black and red berries, black pepper, and spices from oak. On the palate, it presents woody flavors and polished tannins for a bold finish. Features: Food Pairings: Yeast: LALVIN Bourgovin Braised beef short ribs • RC212 with a creamy polenta Grape Skins: Dried Veal with mushroom • sauce Oak: French & American Medium Toast Veggie burger with aioli • and caramelized onions Oak: Heavy | Body: Full | Sweetness: Dry Capture an infinitely smooth wine April 2019.
Restricted Quantities 2019 Kit Components
Varietal Enhancing Yeasts Crafting flavorful wine requires the highest quality must. In addition, using the right yeast is essential to enhance the wine’s complexity. During fermentation, yeast produce small amounts of volatile compounds that contribute characteristics to a wine’s aromas and flavors. Some of the most important flavor compounds are called esters, aldehydes and ketones. Advances in the understanding how yeast control the formation of these aroma compounds has lead to the development of yeast strains which can alter or emphasize various aromatic notes in the wine.
Yeasts in RQ2019 Kits Bourgovin RC 212 (Red kits) This yeast was specifically developed in Burgundy, France for red wine fermentations to enhance varietal character by emphasizing ripe berry and fruit aromas. It also promotes good color stability and extraction. ICV-D47 (White kit) This yeast is a Côtes-du-Rhône isolate for the production of complex whites with citrus and floral notes, and for full-bodied, barrel fermented Chardonnay and other white varietals. When left on lees, ripe, spicy aromas with tropical and citrus notes are developed. It is a high polysaccharide producer known to accentuate fruit characteristics and bring volume and complexity to white wines.
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