Festivals are for FUN!

The wines in the 2016 Restricted Quantities program – A Festival of Festivals – are inspired by local celebrations that take place in four of the world’s most famous wine regions. It is our hope that by making and enjoying these wines, we will inspire you to create your own festivities.

Wine is for Celebrating!

Festivals are created by blending together local culture, tradition, food, wine and of course, happy, joyful people. By blending some of the finest grape varieties found in each wine region, each variety contributing its own character to the wine, we think we have crafted four unique and distinct wines worthy of your own celebrations.The program highlights four festivals that take place in the regions where each of our RQ wine grapes are grown – La Batalla in Spain, Carrusel in Argentina, Carnevale in Italy, and Tjungu in Australia.

Masks Symbolize Celebration and Culture

We choose to portray each festival with illustrations of masks symbolizing the celebrations that take place in each region, and the wine they represent. The masks are displayed prominently on the bottle labels and packaging to create an even stronger connection between the wine and the regional celebration.Whether it’s a celebration of Indigenous culture (Tjungu from Australia), the grape harvest (Carrusel from Argentina), a wine fight (La Batalla from Spain), or a masquerade (Carnevale from Italy), each mask incorporates traditional elements to represent its region.

Blending Grapes for Interesting Wine!

Regional festivals are distinct because they represent their own local culture, traditions, tastes and styles. When wines are made by blending local grapes they capture a similar sense of place, reflecting the region in which they are grown.

Winemakers around the world are innovating with wine blending techniques –creating more exciting blends from grapes that are not traditionally combined. Each grape, with its unique personality, blending together for new and enticing flavor and aroma profiles!

Our winemaker, Rachel Kvas, has used her training and expertise to blend the best varietals from each region. The result is she has created wines that are even better than the sum of their individual varietals!

The Festivals

means “meeting or coming together” and is rooted in local Anangu culture. The festival is a celebration and tribute to Australia’s Indigenous people – festival goers “come together” to showcase everything from music and art to food and wine.

The Wines:Australia 50% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbecrelease date: December 2015

Three of Australia’s most celebrated grapes are blended together to contribute their own unique characteristics to this full-bodied wine. Deep in colour, it exudes aromas of berry with a hint of toasty oak and cedar, complemented by flavours of black fruit.  The soft tannins pair well with full-flavoured meat dishes including BBQ lamb kebobs, full-flavoured stews and beef lasagna.

M | F | D (medium oak, full bodied, dry)

The Festivals

is a grand parade of The Grape Harvest Celebration, inspired by the city’s esteem for winemaking. Queens and princesses from every district hand out gifts of grapes hoping to win favour and become the Grape Harvest Queen.

The Wines:Argentina 59% Chardonnay, 41% Viognierrelease date: January 2016

This wine, reflecting the elegance and finesse of the Mendoza Grape Harvest Queen, is graced with aromas of tropical fruit, this blend is soft and round on the palate with a rich and creamy mouth feel. Crisp and refreshing, it pairs well with grilled seafood, barbequed chicken or grilled pork.

L | M | D (light oak, medium bodied, dry)

The Festivals

takes place atop a hillside in Haro, Spain where wine connoisseurs gather to take part in the world’s largest wine fight. Wearing mostly white, participants drench each other in wine until they are a saturated sea of joyful pink people.

The Wines:Spain42% Tempranillo, 29% Grenache, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon release date: February 2016

This ruby-coloured blend reflects the brightly coloured red wines enjoyed throughout this cheerful festival. Rich on the nose and palate, it features black currant, raspberry, sweet spices and dried fruit. Made in a food friendly style, it pairs well with Spanish inspired dishes like paella, roasted eggplant, or grilled chorizo.

L | M | D (light oak, medium bodied, dry)

The Festivals

takes place in Venice, a city well known for its history, romance and tradition of wine. Its vibrant culture comes to life during this auspicious festival celebrating indulgence in food, wine, fashion, and of course, masquerade.

The Wines:Italy 71% Pinot Grigio, 29% Sauvignon Blancrelease date: March 2016

This light white blend featuring Italy’s celebrated grape – Pinot Grigio – reflects an Italian tradition in wine. Clear and light in colour, it is enriched with aromas of melon and citrus with a soft minerality that follows through on the palate. Enjoy it with buttery shrimp, a light crab salad, or grilled halibut.

U | L | D (unoaked, light, dry)

Wine Release Dates to Remember

There will be four releases – one release per month: • December 2015: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and

Malbec – Australia • January 2016: Chardonnay and Viognier – Argentina • February 2016: Tempranillo, Grenache and Cabernet

Sauvignon – Spain• March 2016: Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc – Italy

Collect them all. Enjoy them all.

Because when you make these wines, the celebrations create

themselves. 2016