Well it’s time to tear off another page of the calendar. Summer is in full swing. School’s out, it’s the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open as well as the 4^th of July. Think of us for all your summer party libations. We will be open regular hours (11am – 9pm) on the 4^th. As usual, we have many new selections in the wine room, as well as a few new things up front.

 

New on the French racks are: Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc (2006), Chateau Haute Rian Bordeaux (2005), Chateau Ribebon Bordeaux Superior (2005), and Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune (2005). From New York State (Seneca Lake) Chateau Lafayette Reneau’s Cuvee Rouge, Pinot Noir Blanc, and Meadow Mist, as well as Fox Run’s Riesling. There’s a new and very delicious organic Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Julia Winery in Argentina. We have, at customers’ requests, added the Bohemian Highway line (owned by Beringer). We have their Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Line priced at $6.99 (750 ml.) and $11.99 (1.5L) they are an inexpensive, but tasty addition.

 

We are finally starting our “Wine Club”. Because Susan and I get to taste so many fabulous wines, and can’t put them all in the store, we have decided to begin the Wine Club by offering customers who enjoy fine dry red wines the opportunity to savor some of them. The deal is if you sign up for the club, once a month we will buy a case of one of the best that we have tasted and offer it to you. We’re talking in the $25 to $40 range, and you will get to try some new “high end” wines that you probably won’t find in other stores and won’t normally find on our shelves. So call us, email us, or let us know the next time you are in the store. In time we will expand the Wine Club by offering other wines besides dry reds, again with selections out of the ordinary.

 

On to the July tasting schedule:

 

The month’s first tasting will be held on THURSDAY JULY 3^RD  (because of the Holiday being on Friday we figure many of you will have plans so we’re tasting this week on Thursday). John from Southern will be here pouring Voga Pinot Grigio (Italy), Cavit Riesling (Italy), Chateau Saint Michele Riesling (Washington), Ruffino Orvieto (Italy) and Kendal Jackson Merlot (California).

 

Special Tasting Saturday, July 5^th  The Bacardi Girls will be in the store from noon until 3pm making Mojitos. So come on down and learn how to make Mojitos from scratch from the pros.

 

 Friday, July 11^th  we will be pouring the Bohemian Highway (California) lineup– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. As we have not yet tasted these wines we are looking forward to this one.

 

Friday, July 18^th  Mike and Sue will offer samples of Woodbridge (Calif.) wines-Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

Friday, July 25^th  Dave from Empire North will be with us to explore some Beringer (California) wines:  From the Founder’s Estate line, he will pour Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Also a Pinot Grigio (California Collection line) and their Napa Valley Chardonnay.

 

As you can see, we will continue Friday night wine tastings throughout the summer months. Your interest and support are very much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

 

                                                Mike and Sue/ Glendale Spirits

 

Wine quotes for the month:

 

 

            “Whether businessmen of the 20^th Century, bankers of the 19^th, thinkers of

the 18^th, princes of the 17^th – and even Adam and Eve – careworn people have

always found succour in the natural rhythms of a vineyard. Each year the roots

 dig deeper to produce wines of increasing complexity, which in bottle will mature

 for another generation, immune to all the madness which Man seems condemned

to create for himself.”                Peter Sichel

 

            “Five qualities are wine’s praise advancing:  Strong, beautiful, fragrant,

cool and dancing.”                      John Harington (1561-1612)