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February 2011 Release

CHATEAU DU PAYS

Reserve Cuvée

2.6 Liter Crushed Grape Super-Pack ( Made from over 17 lbs of whole grapes )

After working with the red grapes that we sourced from the Rhone Valley and seeing how terrific they were it was immediately clear that we had the foundation for a very special Reserve Cuvée version of Chateau du Pays that could closely replicate the great reds from the most famous appellation in the Southern Rhone. This is that special wine.

Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre juices from Gard, France, in roughly equal proportions, are the stars of this blend. Calif. Syrah and Spanish Garnacha have supporting roles.

The base blend is fermented on a Super-Pack of virgin crushed grapes made with very special Red Mountain Syrah (clone sourced from Chateauneuf du Pape) plus Australian Grenache and Spanish Garnacha.

2-stage Hungarian oak treatment is the final element in this unique blend.

Syrah and Grenache create the main structure of this wine providing vibrant notes of red and black fruit plus an enticing spice note. The smaller quantity of Mourvedre adds the hallmark notes referred to as game or meatiness, savoury or Sauvage as the French call it. With ageing, this becomes more refined and suggestive of leather, forest floor or even truffles. It also contributes additional spice tones. An intriguing element for sure.

The wine should be held for a minimum of 6 months but can be cellared for at least 2 years.