Friday Night Wine Tasting
Come join us from 5-7 p.m. this Friday night and sample some truly exciting wines and take advantage of our Friday tasting discount. Buy 3 or more of any of these wines on Friday night and get a 15% discount off the price!
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Our Wines for Friday, February 1st, 2008
| 2005 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon | $16.99 |
This Napa Cabernet is a complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petite Syrah. A deep Ruby color with flavors of Cherry, Black Raspberry Blueberries and Plum. A true quality Cabernet at a true value price!
| 2005 Firestone Vineyard Chardonnay | $15.99 |
Citrus, Butterscotch and Vanilla! This Santa Barbara county Chardonnay pairs very well with light seafood, pasta and roast chicken.
| Cono Sur Vineyard Carmenere & Pinot Noir | $9.99ea |
In a word, VALUE. These award winning Chilean Wines over deliver on quality and price. The Carmenere showcases a delicious, velvety quality and red fruit aromas that combine perfectly with spicy hints. The Pinot Noir delivers notes of cherry, raspberry, plum and strawberry. This extraordinary wine is an elegant and refreshing Pinot Noir!
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WINE TRIVIA for February
1. How many grapes does it take to make your average bottle of wine?
2. How many varieties of wine grapes exist in the world today?
| Fun Fact: | 98% of all commercially produced wine in the world is consumed within 1 week of purchase. |
February Wine Specials
After weeks of "exhaustive research", Eric has selected 3 magnificent wines as our "Picks of the Month". All 3 are tremendous values, even before our unbelievable newsletter discounts!
Quantities are limited and all orders must be placed during the month of February in order to guarantee delivery.
This month we feature 3 approachable reds, sure to warm you up after a day on the slopes or simply while you unwind on the couch at home!
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2006 Mitolo "Jester" Cabernet
| McLaren Vale Australia | $19.99 per bottle |
Robert Parker 92 pts
"The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "Jester" includes 20% dried grapes in the style of Amarone. Purple-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of black fruits, tar, and violets. This leads to a smooth-textured, layered, dense wine with enough structure to evolve for 4-6 years. It has a long, pure finish and can be enjoyed over the next 15-20 years. It is a superb value in Cabernet Sauvignon. Mitolo, which began operations in 1999, is a partnership of the Mitolo family and winemaker Ben Glaetzer.
"This wine has a beautiful fragrance of cassis, blackberry, mulberry and plum aromas. The palate is rich and robust with excellent concentration, complex fruit and integrated oak. There are loads of dark fruits on offer with hints of earth and mocha. The soft and supple tannins lead in to a long finish." ~Winery Notes
92 pts Wine Advocate Issue #173 Oct 2007
| 6 bottles = $16.99 per bottle | A savings of 15% ! |
| 12 bottles = $15.99 per bottle | A savings of 20% ! |
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2006 The Wolftrap, Boekenhoutskloof winery
| South Africa | $11.99 per bottle |
When it comes to value wines that deliver, Boekenhoutskloof winemaker Mark Kent seems to have the Midas touch. The 2006 Wolftrap, a blend of 50% Syrah, 48% Mourvedre and 2% Viognier, is an undeniably good buy, a true Southern French style blend. The high percentage of Syrah in the blend leads to a spicy, aromatic nose of the wine, supported by perfume from the Viognier component. The Mourvedre adds structure and weight. Ripe and upfront, the wine shows focused aromas and flavors of red fruit, peppery spice, soft tannins and a smoky finish. A touch of French oak is obvious on the nose and palate and extends to the lengthy, elegant finish of this wine.
| 6 bottles = $10.19 per bottle | A savings of 15% ! |
| 12 bottles = $9.59 per bottle | A savings of 20% ! |
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2005 Caparzo Sangiovese
| Montalcino, Italy | $14.99 per bottle |
The "Caparzo" name seems to originate from Ca' Pazzo, as seen in several ancient maps.
The vineyards, cellars and all wine-making equipment were developed towards the end of the 1960s, with progressive adaptation and constant up-dating of both the land and the cellars.
Made exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, Caparzo Sangiovese 2005 is refined for several months in medium oak barrels before being distributed. A fresh and vigorous wine, it combines good body and elegance with an impressive and persistent bouquet, with hints of blackberry and raspberry. Unbelievably good for the money.
| 6 bottles = $12.74 per bottle | A savings of 15% ! |
| 12 bottles = $11.99 per bottle | A savings of 20% ! |
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Buy 6 or more of each and take 15% off the price
Buy 12 or more of each and take 20% off the price
Simply email us at eric@vintageswineshop.com. Be sure to include your name and phone number along with the number of bottles you would like. We will call you to obtain payment information.
- Orders will only be held with a valid credit card.
You may also place your orders in store. Simply mention this offer to any associate and you will receive these special discounts.
- Minimum purchase per wine is 6 bottles.
TRIVIA Answers
1. It takes about 2 1/2 pounds of grapes to make a bottle of wine.
2. About 10,000 !
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Made with Wine... Serve with anything!
AMERICAN VINTAGE WINE BISCUITS are crackers made with wine and pepper.
Available in White wine, Red wine & Chianti
STONEWALL KITCHEN
Red Pepper Jelly
Simply delicious served with cream cheese and crisp crackers. Top warm biscuits or corn bread with this savory jelly for a unique flavorful spread.
Try this served over a block of Cream Cheese for a delicious cracker spread!
GRAFTON VILLAGE
Cheddar bars
Available in Maple-Smoked, Extra aged and Premium Cheddar.
These extraordinary Cheddars are naturally aged with no preservatives.
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Make sure you order your Deli Platters by Friday, February 1st, for pickup Sunday, February 3rd
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