February 2008 News and Notes
FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS & NOTES
January is behind us, and the days are getting longer. Will the ground hog see his shadow? Be sure to hoist a glass to our furry little friend on Saturday. Now that our year-end business tasks are wrapped up, we are concentrating on goals for this year – more new shelving for more new wines, with a focus on creating an organic section as well as increasing our New York and imported wines; and to offer perpetual tastings of new items, made possible by our recent purchase of a wine preservation system. Details are being worked out for the formation of our Wine Club. Soon it will be possible for those interested to obtain some great wines not currently available in the store. More on this next month….
The Neil Ellis 2004 Sincerely Shiraz (So. Africa) continues into this month as our “Wine Deal”, and we have heard some rave reviews also about their Sauvignon Blanc. Watch for a change in the “wine deal” later this month while you’re in the store. An “Odds & Ends” Sale is in place on our Clearance Table, with a variety of wines available at 25% off. And as you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, perhaps libations will be a nice addition to that special time together…and if you want to serve more than beer for this exciting Super Bowl, remember we are always open on Sundays from 12-5 PM.
On the spirits side, 2 beauties from France–a wonderful and very affordable cognac, Dumorier VSOP, and (sound the trumpets and drums here) LUCID Absinthe –a drink of great mystique and colorful reputation.
February tasting schedule:
FEB. 1st Sue and Mike will be pouring samples of Arena Loca Ringmaster Red 2004 (Spain) Santana Tempranillo 2003 (Spain) Neil Ellis’ Sincerely Shiraz 2004 (So. Africa) and Goundrey Offspring Shiraz 2003 (Western Australia)
FEB. 8TH John from Southern Wine and Spirits Distributing will be our host for Leonard Kreusch 2005 Auslese (think sweet) Riesling (Germany) Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2005 (Columbia Valley, Wash.) Esser Merlot 2005 (Sonoma Co., Calif.) and Pellegrino Sweet Marsala Superior (Italy)
FEB. 15th Mike from Elmira Distributing will be here for the first time (so let’s come out and give him a warm welcome) hosting the tasting of some long awaited wines from Sheldrake Point Vineyard’s (Finger Lakes, NY) their Cabernet Franc, Waterfall Chardonnay, Riesling, and Dry Riesling along with J.P. Vinhos Tinto (a red from Portugal) and Marietta Old Vine Red, Lot 45 (Sonoma Co., Calif.).
FEB. 22nd Sue and Mike are excited about offering tastings of some of our newest selections: a Bordeaux by Chateau Gravat 2005 Medoc (France) Mont Gras Reserva Carmenere 2006 (Chile) Ique Malbec 2007 (Argentina) and Two Princes Riesling 2006 (organic) from Germany
Feb. 29th Mark from Empire North Distributors will pour a fabulous new Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill 2004 (Napa, Calif.), a Rancho Zabaco 2005 Zinfandel (Sonoma Co., Calif.) and White Haven Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (New Zeal.)
That’s the news for now. Remember, as we find ourselves in the middle of winter, Galileo’s words…”Wine is sunlight, held together by water.”…and the Italian proverb: “One barrel of wine can work more miracles than a church full of saints.” We look forward to seeing you soon! Happy (?) Ground Hog Day, Happy Valentine’s Day, and may the best team come out on top this Sunday.
Sue and Mike