RJS craft winemaking
El Tango – Argentina Red Blend (Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah)
It takes two to tango – or in this case three! Malbec Bonarda Syrah makes its debut performance in El Tango. Originating in Buenos Aires, it’s a mixture of light-spirited flamenco, fast, sensual Argentine milonga, and Cuban habanera dances – the ideal blend to represent this bold, juicy and exotic, easy-drinking wine. Delight in the deep crimson bloom of El Tango’s performance; an intensity and aroma matched only by the rich, fragrant beauty of the red rose –¡Olé!
Tasting Notes:
The dry, medium-body boasts intense aromas of red currants, black raspberries, hints of oak, and pepper spice, with rounded tannins and a toasted vanilla finish.
Food Pairings:
Try it with grilled flank steak and traditional Asado chimichurri sauce, Argentinian beef empanadas, and roasted or grilled vegetables.
La Cueca – Chile Sauvignon Blanc
A true national treasure, this wildly romantic and flirty performance is enhanced by the beguiling use of the kerchief. Its unique balance enchants and captures the essence of La Cueca’s Sauvignon Blanc. Ardent, yet shy, La Cueca is beautifully characterized by flavors of peach, stone fruit, and honeysuckle, a pale straw color, and a fetching medium body. La Cueca is sure to disarm and charm the senses in the most delightful way –¡Olé!
Tasting Notes:
A fresh, lively wine with beautiful floral, and grassy aromas – its undertones of peach, and other stone fruits, provide a delicious mouth-feel with a refreshing finish.
Food Pairings:
Complements seafood dishes like sea bass ceviche, or a pastel de jaiba crab pie, and Chilean-style chicken corn pie
La Zambra – Spain Monastrell
This unique, spectacular, and ancient Spanish performance is rooted in many cultures, yet has survived against all odds in Spain. La Zambra’s Monastrell will seduce you, and fan your passion with its ruby flush, and earthy flavours. La Zambra is set to enthrall – to charm at every celebration, striking perfect harmony with an intensity that cannot be denied – ¡Olé!
Tasting Notes:
Fragrant aromas of black cherry and candied fruit are present in this medium-bodied, dry wine, with an earthy, and herbaceous finish.
Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled Spanish chorizo, migas, and aged cheese like manchego, or iberico
El Pasodoble – Spain Petit Verdot
This fast-paced double-step falls in line with militant precision, marching in time to the call of the military bugle – it will not be denied! With more than two clusters per shoot, El Pasodoble’s Petit Verdot – “little green” flushes with intensity in a quick-stepping, double-the-speed performance ripe with passion – bold, with vanilla spice and rich fruits. Double the excitement, thrill to the allure, and enticingly plush depths of the El Pasodoble’s Petit Verdot – a larger-than life experience shouldn’t be missed –¡Olé!
Tasting Notes:
A bold, full-bodied wine, ripe with hints of juicy fruit and spice, indulge in velvety-smooth, leathery tannins with vanilla and oak undertones.
Food Pairings:
Enjoy with gazpacho, stuffed piquillo peppers, chorizo, or pepper and onion traditional tortillas
El Flamenco – Spain Grenache Rosé
Delight in the spirited El Flamenco – the most passionate performance in all of Spain! Like the soft clatter of castanets and light stamping footwork, El Flamenco’s Rosé Garnacha builds sweetly, gradually increasing in energy and tempo – building to a zesty crescendo that fades on lush strawberry and floral aromas. Discover the excitement and appeal of El Flamenco’s performance – it will thrill and captivate your imagination –¡Olé!
TASTING NOTES
Strawberry and floral aromas mingle in a delightfully, refreshing medium-bodied Rosé that bursts on the palette – best enjoyed chilled.
Food Pairings
Delicious with smoky, grilled seafood paella, and Spanish-style, jumbo prawns tossed in a lemon-garlic sauce.