Limited quantity wine kits.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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.

7. The Wines:
Australia
50% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec
release 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)

8. 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.

9. The Wines:
Argentina
59% Chardonnay, 41% Viognier
release 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)

10. 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.

11. The Wines:
Spain
42% 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)

12. 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.

13. The Wines:
Italy
71% Pinot Grigio, 29% Sauvignon Blanc
release 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)

14. 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

15. Collect them all.
Enjoy them all.
Because when you make these wines, the
celebrations create themselves.
2016