Celebrate excellence in craft winemaking with our finest award-winning wines.

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1 2018 Celebrate excellence in craft winemaking with our finest award-winning wines.

2 presents Each year our RQ wines are released to great anticipation and excitement. Many of the best go on to win awards in winemaking competitions. Our loyal customers remember their favorites and request we bring them back again to restock their cellars.

3 Restricted Quantities 2018 program brings you four of our finest awardwinning wines, released exclusively in The Gold Standard Collection: presents Australia Shiraz Viognier Chile Carménère Spain Tempranillo Germany Riesling

4 These distinguished wines set a gold standard for elegance, ageability and finesse a true celebration of excellence in craft winemaking. Reserve a Gold Standard. Create a Gold Standard. Set the Gold Standard.

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6 Australia Shiraz Viognier The practice of blending Shiraz (a red wine grape called Syrah in France) with Viognier (a white wine grape) began because these two grapes grow alongside each other in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, their original home. Rhône winemakers often ferment the grapes together and, under French law, are allowed to blend up to 20 percent Viognier into their red wines. Because Viognier brings an aromatic boost to the wine, this practice has become popular in other countries as well, especially Australia. In fact, Australia has long been renowned as a great producer of Shiraz wines. Some of the most prized are blended with Viognier for a full bodied wine bursting with floral and fruit aromatics.

7 Australia Shiraz Viognier is stylish yet refined. It is lush with a tapestry of smooth tannins and succulent dried fruits, vanilla and black pepper. Oak: Heavy, Body: Full, Sweetness: Dry Features: Yeast: Bourgovin RC 212 Grape Skins: Dried Oak: American & Hungarian Food Pairings: Bison burgers, Lamb kebabs, Meat pie, Sharp Cheddar cheese Release Date: December 2017

8 Chile Carménère Carménère is considered the national grape of Chile. Like many of the world s leading grapes, it was born in the French wine region of Bordeaux. The grape was finicky in the French climate, and often had difficulties ripening. When the Phylloxera plague of 1857 wiped out most of Europe s vineyards, Carménère was considered extinct. Luckily, before Phylloxera hit Europe, a few Carménère cuttings had been exported to Chile, whose wine region was just getting started. The vines flourished in the drier climate and were soon growing in most Chilean wine regions. But, up until 20 years ago, it was often mistaken for Merlot, despite their different appearance in the vineyard and distinct tastes in the glass.

9 Opulent and rich, Carménère boasts the luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, with hints of spice and leather enhanced with robust tannins. Oak: Medium, Body: Medium, Sweetness: Dry Features: Yeast: Bourgovin RC 212 Grape. Skins: Crushed Oak: American Food Pairings: Cabbage rolls, Pork or beef tacos, Meatballs, Pepper Jack cheese Release Date: January 2018

10 Spain Tempranillo Tempranillo is the signature wine grape in its native home of Spain, where they have been making it into wine for over 2,000 years. In all great Spanish wine regions, from Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero through to Toro, La Mancha and Penedès, it is the defining grape of the best red wines. The name Tempranillo is derived from the word temprano, which in Spanish means early, because it s considered an early ripener among Spain s red wine grapes. It was traditionally cultivated as a low bush vine dotting the Spanish landscape, but with modern viticultural practices, this is now changing. When Tempranillo is grown, with care, in the right spots, it produces extremely long-lived and deliciously fruity wines.

11 Sourced from native Spain, Tempranillo adds panache to any cellar. It skillfully balances fresh berries with savory notes of pepper and smoke. Oak: Heavy, Body: Medium, Sweetness: Dry Features: Yeast: Bourgovin RC 212. Grape Skins: Dried Oak: American and Hungarian Food Pairings: Pepperoni pizza, Burritos, Grilled flank steak, Manchego cheese Release Date: February 2018

12 Germany Riesling Riesling is an aromatic white wine grape variety that originated in the Rhine region of Germany, where it is still the most planted grape variety grown throughout the country. In Germany s most famous winemaking region, the Mosel, it makes up a whopping 60% of total plantings. While it is now also grown in almost every cool wine making region in the world, German Rieslings are still considered amongst the finest. In the best vintages, German Rieslings are prized by wine collectors the world over. Riesling typically displays flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. Because of this hallmark acidity, it can be used to make dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines.

13 From renowned German vineyards, this Riesling is captivating and complex. Crisp flavors of honey, peach, and lemon finish with a lingering minerality. Oak: Unoaked, Body: Medium, Sweetness: Off-Dry Features: Yeast: QA23 Optional sweetening blend Food Pairings: Pad Thai, German sausages, Shrimp stirfry, Edam cheese Release Date: March 2018

14 RQ2018 Kit Components

15 Varietal Enhancing Yeasts Crafting flavorful wine requires the highest quality must. In addition, using the right yeast is essential After top quality must, yeast is the most important ingredient in your kit to enhance produce the interesting wine s and complexity. wine. During That is why for our RQ2017, fermentation, we have chosen yeast yeasts produce that will small enhance amounts the varietal of character of the grapes to ensure your wine properly replicates the volatile compounds that contribute characteristics wines made in the famous winemaking regions of France. to a wine s aromas and flavors. Some of the most important flavor compounds are called esters, During fermentation of grape juice, yeast produce small amounts of volatile compounds that contribute characteristics to a wine s aromas aldehydes and ketones. Advances in the are called esters, aldehydes and ketones. Advances in understanding of understanding how yeast control the how formation yeast of control these aroma the compounds formation has of lead these to the aroma development compounds of new yeast has strains lead which to the can alter the emphasis and enhance of the various aroma notes in the wine. development of yeast strains which can alter or emphasize various aromatic notes in the wine.

16 Yeasts in RQ2018 Kits Bourgovin RC 212 (red kits) After This top yeast quality was must, specifically yeast is the developed most important in Burgundy, ingredient in your kit to produce an interesting and complex wine. That is why for our France for red wine fermentations to enhance varietal RQ2017, we have chosen yeasts that will enhance the varietal character of the by emphasizing grapes to ensure ripe your berry wine properly and fruit replicates aromas. the It wines made in the famous winemaking regions of France. also promotes good color stability and extraction. QA23 (white kit) During fermentation of grape juice, yeast produce small amounts of volatile compounds that contribute characteristics to a wine s aromas This yeast was first isolated in the Portuguese vineyards are called esters, aldehydes and ketones. Advances in understanding of of how Vinho yeast Verde. control the It is formation best known of these for aroma its low compounds nutrient has and lead oxygen to the requirements development of and new its yeast ability strains to which ferment can alter at lower the emphasis and enhance of the various aroma notes in the wine. temperatures (15 C/59 F). It creates wines with floral, citrus and tropical fruit flavors.

17 Yeasts in RQ2018 Kits The ideal fermentation temperature for RC212 is 20 C- 30 C /(68 F-86 F) while QA23 will ferment best between 15 C-25 C (59 F-77 F). After top quality must, yeast is the most important ingredient in your kit to If produce using RC212 an interesting ensure and that complex juice is wine. well That mixed is why for for 30 our RQ2017, we have chosen yeasts that will enhance the varietal seconds prior to inoculation. character of the grapes to ensure your wine properly replicates the wines Ensure made in that the juice famous temperature winemaking regions is between of France. 18 C-23 C (64 F-73 F) for both yeast strains before inoculation. Keep fermenters away from areas prone to During fermentation of grape juice, yeast produce small amounts of volatile temperature compounds fluctuations that contribute (doors characteristics and windows). to a wine s aromas are called esters, aldehydes and ketones. Advances in understanding of Both yeast strains will have a short lag phase with how yeast control the formation of these aroma compounds has lead to the fermentation development of new starting yeast within strains which 24 hours can alter of inoculation. the emphasis and enhance of the various aroma notes in the wine. If using RC212 mix fermenter every other day with a long handled spoon to promote a clean and healthy fermentation.

18 Hungarian Oak Wine is aged together with wood to enhance After top quality must, yeast is the most important ingredient in your the kit flavor, to produce aroma an interesting and complexity and of wine. the That wine is why for through our RQ2017, the we extraction have chosen yeasts of substances that will enhance from the varietal character of the grapes to ensure your wine properly wood into the wine. replicates the wines made in the famous winemaking regions of France. Hungarian Oak is becoming more popular for oak ageing premium wines because it is known During fermentation of grape juice, yeast produce small amounts of volatile to impart compounds more that subtle contribute flavors characteristics and firmer, to a wine s but aromas are called esters, aldehydes and ketones. Advances in understanding of how yeast control the formation of these aroma compounds oak contributes has lead to the flavors development such as of new vanilla, yeast mocha, strains which leather, can alter bitter the emphasis chocolate, and enhance and hints of the of various black aroma notes in the wine. silkier tannins, similar to French oak. Hungarian pepper.

19 American Oak. American oak is used by many winemakers for the aromatic sweetness it contributes to the wine. On the palate, American oak provides a tannin Ilya structure that accentuates the fruit on the mid palate, while on the nose it will contribute aromas of cedar, sweet spices, mocha, and coconut.

20 Crushed & Dried Grape Skins The GenuWine Winery Grape Skins included in our three red wine kits are made through a patented process of gently After top quality must, yeast is the most important ingredient in your kit to produce an drying interesting crushed and complex whole wine. grape That skins is why for to our retain RQ2017, original we have color chosen and yeasts nutritional that will enhance integrity. the varietal The skins character are of processed the grapes to to ensure maximize your wine properly replicates the wines made in the famous winemaking regions of France. color and flavor extraction so that all their goodness can be extracted in a five or six day fermentation period. During fermentation of grape juice, yeast produce small amounts of volatile compounds that contribute characteristics to a wine s aromas are called esters, aldehydes Grape and skins ketones. will add Advances smooth in understanding tannins, robust of how yeast color control and the rich formation aromas of to these your aroma red compounds wines, making has lead to them development more complex of new yeast and strains fuller-bodied. which can alter These the emphasis bigger, and bolder enhance red of the wines various will aroma drink notes well in the wine. while still young, but the goodness from the skins will also continue to enhance the flavor of the wine when aged.

21 Premium Labels We showcase our prestigious RQ wine collection with premium and custom designed labels. Each wine is represented by a unique color: red for Triumph, indigo for Prestige, emerald for Eminence and black for Virtue. Our 2018 RQ wines will look as refined and elegant in the bottle as they taste on the palate.

22 Details at a Glance Triumph - Australia Shiraz Viognier January L with GenuWine Winery Dried Skins, American & Hungarian Oak and Bourgovin RC 212 yeast, 30 labels Prestige - Chile Carménère February L with GenuWine Winery Crushed Skins, American Oak and Bourgovin RC 212 yeast, 30 labels Eminence - Spain Tempranillo March L with GenuWine Winery Dried Skins, American & Hungarian Oak and Bourgovin RC 212 yeast, 30 labels Virtue - Germany Riesling April L with optional sweeting blend and QA23 yeast, 30 labels

23 Celebrate excellence in craft winemaking with our finest awardwinning wines. Reserve a Gold Standard. Create a Gold Standard. Set the Gold Standard.