This year, RJS Restricted Quantities invites you to experience the magic of craft winemaking with an expressive collection of alluring wines that will charm you at first sip but make a lasting impression with their magnetic power. This is the Charisma Collection. Deeply energetic, captivating and attractive, these five charismatic creatures hailing from Australia and South Africa –Vivid, Majestic, Alluring, Dazzling, and Elegant, are bound to enrapture the winemaker in you.
Preorder closes October 24.
VIVID: Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (Australia)
Aromatic and feathery yet passionate and intense, Vivid embodies new world sophistication as the most distinguished blend in the room.
Charming with its complex red fruit flavours, this spicy Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre extrovert is not only socially adored, but a fiery entertainer with a vibrant and invigorating personality.
Tasting Notes: Spicy flare with a nose of juicy red fruits and ripe cherries. Smoked meatiness and chocolate flavour on the palate. Tannins are feathery and velvety smooth.
Food Pairings: A sublime pairing for Braised Beef Stew, Lamb and Rosemary Pie, or Chicken Schnitzel.
Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium
Released: January 2023
MAJESTIC: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (Australia)
Making a splash with its premium signature style, Majestic swirls an instant attraction.
Fruit driven and regally crisp, this fragrant Australian Semillon Sauvignon Blanc sings harmoniously together. Beautifully balanced with a graceful succulence, never has a spectacular blend been so melodically intriguing.
Tasting Notes: A fresh bouquet of ripe apples, pear, and gooseberry with a hint of oak. Delicate grassy and herbaceous flavour notes. Deliciously aromatic with a medium-long finish.
Food Pairings: An enchanted match for Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salmon, Grilled Garlic and Herb Prawns, or Creamy Chicken Risotto.
Sweetness: Dry Oak: Light Body: Light
Released: January 2023
ALLURING: Merlot (Australia)
Velvety, sensual, and romantic at heart, Alluring sparks an undeniable attraction worthy of turning heads around the globe.
Ripe and plush with a soft finish, this arousing plummy Australian Merlot pulls you right into the glass. Adored for its wildly popular taste and easy-going charm, it’s not surprising that this irresistible beauty captivates winemakers everywhere.
Tasting Notes: Wonderfully fleshy with big hits of plum, jam, raisin, and red berries. Gently spiced, silky tannins and a smoky oak finish, round out a phenomenally suave demeanor.
Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with Root Vegetable Pork Roast, Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin or Peppery Sausage Lasagna.
Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium
Released: February 2023
DAZZLING: Pinotage (South Africa)
Distinctly striking and audacious, Dazzling fearlessly claims your attention with is stunning profile.
Delivering an unforgettable smoky aroma, this uniquely famous South African Pinotage is proudly bolder than its predecessors Cinsault and Pinot Noir. Thrilling palates with coffee flavours, you can expect this admired powerhouse to entice legions of fans the world over.
Tasting Notes: Upfront smoky aromas, prunes and blackberries on the nose. Indulgent espresso on the palate makes for a remarkably firm and unique pour.
Food Pairings: Impressive pairing for Coffee Rubbed Ribs, Portobello Burgers, or Beef and Mustard Seed Curry.
Sweetness: Dry Oak: Heavy Body: Full
Released: March 2023
ELEGANT: Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier (South Africa)
Intriguingly floral and luxuriously lithe, Elegant upholds an impressive and well-balanced swagger.
This exceptionally bright South African Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier is exquisitely adaptive and wildly versatile. Lingering citrus notes and herbaceous aromas inspire a stylish, respected and fiercely beloved blend that lingers long past its first encounter.
Tasting Notes: Divine pink grapefruit, peach, pear, lemon, and citrus aromas burst like sunshine on the palate. Floral undertones and delicate spice leave a nuanced mouthfeel.
Food Pairings: Couple with Sage Butter Chicken, Pan Roasted Lobster or Grilled Pork and Apple Salad.
Sweetness: Dry Oak: None Body: Medium
Released: April 2023