Valentine Winemaking Special
*Limit one Valentine Special Vintning fee per person, must use by September 2019 or will become a gift certificate for $75. If you only make one wine on site the vintning fee is $100; Valentine Special Vintning fee does not qualify for Vintner's Value stamp.
San Diego County Fair Homemade Wine Contest
Get your homemade wines ready for the 2019 San Diego County Fair Homemade Wine Contest! The awards ceremony will be held before the actual fair opens, on Sunday April 28, 2018 from 3-5 pm. Register online by Wednesday March 29, entry drop off is Tuesday April 16th. Find entry forms and more details online here
Registration is only accepted online. Processing fees are non-refundable. As part of registration you will receive 2 tickets to the Fair (opening May 31st), and up to 4 tickets to the Awards Ceremony; you can only attend the Awards Ceremony if you have a ticket, and must be 21 or over. You will also receive a voucher for discounted tickets to the Toast of the Coast.
Key dates:
- Entry Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 29. All entry registration must be submitted online by 11:59pm (Pacific Daylight Time). Entry Office extended hours to 7:00pm on March 29. Enter your information carefully and proofread to ensure accuracy for exhibit labels. Late entries will not be accepted.
- Entry Processing Fee: $20.00 per entry.
- Delivery of Entries: Tuesday, April 16, Noon - 7:00pm.
- Judging: Closed Session, Saturday April 27.
- Awards Ceremony and Exhibitor Tasting: Sunday, April 28 from 3:00pm - 5 :00pm, at the Fairgrounds. The location will be sent via email after the online registration deadline
Note for wine kit entries: For any kit blends, just write “Proprietary Kit” for the percentages.
Good luck to everyone, we hope to see MANY of you there!
RJ Spagnols Restricted Quantity Wines for 2019
RJ Spagnols presents the Four Fugitives Restricted Quantity Wine Kits for 2019 release. Intense, masterful, defiant or smooth—whatever the preference, there’s a tale in every wine. A wine for every tale, and a fugitive for every cellar... four notoriously great ones.
Capture all four of these wines:
Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah (January 2019) $174.95 - SOLD OUT!
Revel in layer upon layer of surprise in this Chilean Cabernet Merlot Syrah. Enticing hints of smoke and luscious qualities are intricately woven into this wine’s darkly exotic character.
Australia Chardonnay Semillon (February 2019) $154.95
This wine’s balanced, easy-going relationship of subtlety and freshness harmonize with the complexities of its unwitting armour-wielding fugitive.
Italy Nebbiolo (March 2019) $174.95 - SOLD OUT!
A unified transparency and delicate appeal that collaborates well with its robust and hearty counterparts. These are the true markers of both a leader and a great wine!
Spain Monastrell (April 2019) $174.95
Like Navarro’s harrowing wildly juicy tales, this wine will entrance and entice the palate with a voluptuous headiness and earthy appeal that will have your glasses raised!
We will contact you if you preordered wines when they arrive at Curds and Wine. Contact us to check availability of these wines - limited quantities were ordered, if you did not preorder already they could sell out!
Winexpert 2019 Release Limited Edition Wine Kits
Continuing the rich and celebrated tradition of excellence and ingenuity, the Winexpert's Limited Editions for 2019 release collection is a showcase of much-loved varietals and unique standout blends. From bold and sumptuous reds to light, bright, and subtly sweet whites, the Limited Edition collection offers something for every wine lover.
Black Cab (January 2019) $163.95 - SOLD OUT!
Lodi, California
Black Cab is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay Noir. Gamay is a light-bodied red wine revevered for its floral aromas and earthiness, with tart red berry and lively acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red loaded with black fruits, cherry, black pepper and hints of earth. This balanced blend marries the best of both varietals into an energetic medium-bodied beauty. Ripe and round with vibrant acidity and silky-smooth tannins,expect pronounced cherry and juicy red berry flavors rounded out with notes of cassis, spice, subtle earthy undertones and soft vanilla. Pair with grilled red meats, pizza, black peppercorn tuna, black bean stews or roasted pepper dishes.
Dry | Med. Body | Med. Oak | 12.5% ABV*
Fume Blanc (January 2019) $157.95 - SOLD OUT!
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Don’t let the name fool you – though ‘Fumé’ means ‘smoke’, don’t expect a smoky white wine. Coined in the 1960s to denote a new and different style of dry, oaked Sauvignon Blanc, the name is derived from Pouilly-Fumé, a popular French appellation that specializes in a similar style wine. Made with lush New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this mouth-filling wine delivers a rush of ripe tropical fruit on the palate, with complex layers of gooseberry and melon, bright acidity and hints of grassy mineral notes expertly harmonized with a gentle creamy vanilla oak. Pair with goat cheese, seafood platters and chicken or pasta dishes with creamy sauce and spring vegetables.
Dry | Med. Body | Light Oak | 13% ABV*
Corazon (February 2019) $163.95
Curicó Valley, Chile
This wine is a charismatic blend of Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pais. Carménère, the signature Chilean grape, delivers jammy raspberry and herbal spice. Cab Franc brings bold cherry, juicy berry and acidity, while Syrah lends intense black fruit flavors and tannin. Pais, widely planted in Chile for centuries but little-known elsewhere, rounds out the blend with rustic red fruit and crisp acidity. This juicy blend is full of expressive black and red berries, surrounded by cherry and tart plum notes in harmony with underlying oak, bright acidity and smooth polished tannins. Pair with rosemary lamb chops, beef skewers, Portobello mushroom burgers and aged cheddar.
Dry | Med.-Full Body | Med. Oak | 13% ABV*
Symphony-Gewurtztraminer (March 2019) $157.95
Symphony is one of California’s hidden gems bringing peach, apple and tropical fruit flavors, it is a natural and perfect complement to Gewürztraminer’s characteristic lychee notes. An aromatic blend with floral and juicy peach aromas, this o‰-dry wine deliciously combines lush tropical and stone fruit fla vours. Crisp and bright with expressive fruit and subtle sweetness, this wine really sings when chilled. A beauty to sip on its own, or a perfect companion to spicy Asian dishes, zesty barbecue or baked ham.Symphony is one of California’s hidden gems bringing peach, apple and tropical fruit fla vours, it is a natural and perfect complement to Gewürztraminer’s characteristic lychee notes. An aromatic blend with floral and juicy peach aromas, this o‰-dry wine deliciously combines lush tropical and stone fruit fla vours. Crisp and bright with expressive fruit and subtle sweetness, this wine really sings when chilled. A beauty to sip on its own, or a perfect companion to spicy Asian dishes, zesty barbecue or baked ham.
Off-dry | Light-Med. Body | No Oak | 12% ABV*
Barbaresco (April 2019) $188.95
Widely regarded as one of Italy’s top wines, the Barbaresco style is undeniably delicious. Made with Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s most respected and most loved red wine grape, this wine exudes intense aromas of juicy cherry combined with toasty oak and spice. The sumptuous palate seduces with cherry and ripe red berries, licorice, baking spice, leather and earthy notes. It boasts balance and structure with firm velvety tannins, a full body and a beautiful long-lasting finish. Pair with grilled or braised meat, mushroom risotto, Ragu Bolognese and mature cheeses.
Dry | Full Body | Med.-Heavy Oak | 14% ABV*
We will contact you if you preordered wines when they arrive at Curds and Wine. Contact us to check availability - extra orders are limited!
Winexpert Limited Edition Apres Dessert Wines
This year Winexpert is offering some tasty Limited Edition sweet wines to enjoy or give as gifts!
Chocolate Raspberry Port-Style Dessert Wine -- A perennial favorite! Warm cherries and plums are supported by a racy zing of bright raspberry and luscious chocolate. $116.95
Peach Icewine -- A past limited favorite returns! Warm notes of sweet and succulent baked peach, with light honeyed undertones. Don't miss out on this tasty dessert wine, for a limited time only! $119.95 - SOLD OUT!
Contact us to reserve yours today - these wines are going quick!
RJ Spagnols Cru Specialty Seasonal Release Dessert Wines
CREME BRULEE (NEW) This full-bodied dessert wine features aromas of caramel, vanilla pods, and raisins with a subtle toasty character, like that of crème brûlée on the palate. Enjoy an intense mouthfeel that balances this wine’s decadent aromas. Pairs well with crème brûlée, fruit tart, and apple pie. $116.95
RASPBERRY MOCHA This ruby red wine is a must for any dessert lover. Aromas of dark chocolate and coffee blended with ripe juicy raspberry jam draw you in. Sweet on the palate with nuances of cocoa powder and coffee balances perfectly with hints of tangy acidity from the raspberry. The perfect wine to indulge in this holiday season. $116.95
BLACK FOREST Bursting with rich aromas of red and dark cherry, this full-flavored Port style also has a hint of dark chocolate fused with plum and toasted oak on the nose. Rich and sweet on the palate with an enjoyable warm finish, this dessert in a bottle is an irresistible complement to your holiday festivities. $116.95
TOASTED CARAMEL Intensely creamy and pleasantly sweet, this full-bodied red wine combines a rich caramel aroma with the robust flavors of red fruit. The buttery caramel notes give this wine a roundness and texture on the palate that is perfectly balanced with rich toasted notes on the finish. $116.95
COFFEE Energize your senses with this comforting flavor experience! Dating back to the 15th century, coffee has been enjoyed worldwide as an invigorating elixir. Typical of medium roast coffee, aromas of toffee, burnt marshmallow and chocolate will entice you and follow through to a palate which finishes with lingering notes of vanilla. Our Coffee Dessert Wine is a wonderful end to any meal, paired with dessert or enjoyed on its own. $116.95
Contact us to check availability of these RJ Spagnols Holiday Dessert Wine Kits
Dream Home for Wine Lovers!
Dreaming of sipping your own homemade wine overlooking your own vineyard? A mature Primitivo vineyard in Fallbrook with a beautiful 3500 square foot 4 bedroom, 4 bath home complete with pool, spa, and bocce court is available! We have harvested grapes with them in the past and made some lovely wine, 270 vigorous vines. More information is available online here.