GLENDALE SPIRITS MAY 2008 NEWS
Hello to All. Wasn’t that “suddenly summer” run of weather the best thing? Nice to still have our beautiful springtime to experience, along with a Holiday, Mother’s Day, and celebrations of graduations and weddings…all of which make for a wonderful season of warmth and new beginnings.
We have so many new wines in the store. Thanks for bearing with us as we all relearn where our favorites are now housed. Take some time when you’re in to check out the new wine rack, where most of the smaller production wines are now housed. Our organic selection, on the shelf next to the New York wines, now features Bonterra Vineyards (Mendocino Co., Calif.) line of varietals, Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio (Italy) Mas de la Dame Rose (France) Patianna Sauvignon Blanc (Calif.) Two Princes Riesling (Germany) Albet i Noya Tempranillo Classic (Spain) and a sustainably grown, meticulously farmed, and with little to no intervention during the winemaking process, Laurel Glen’s (Calif.) Red Wine for the People. And 3 selections from Four Chimneys (America’s oldest certified organic winery on Seneca Lake). Also from New York, we’ve added Thirsty Owl’s Diamond and Lot 99.New from California: Clos du Bois Reserve Merlot and Russian River Chardonnay, and Riesling, Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir, Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon, “J” Pinot Noir, Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay, and Piper Sonoma Brut. New imported wines include: Chateau Picau Perna Saint-Emilion (2005 Bordeaux) La Chablisienne Petit Chablis (Burgundy 2005) Lucashof Pfalz Riesling (2006 Germany—Biodynamic) and from Italy: Banfi’s Fumaio (a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) and Centine (a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Sangiovese) Masi Masianco (Pinot Grigio & Verduzzo) and Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella. Also new, and great for summer: Cruz Garcia REAL Sangria, Bacardi Classic Mojito…very refreshing and ready to serve, and a fantastic and reasonably priced premium gin, New Amsterdam No.485, made in California and called NYC’s original name. BIG NEWS in the Back-In-Stock department—Marietta Cellars Lot 46 California Red blend. You may recall when we tasted the Lot 45 a few months ago and all LOVED it, only to find there was no more available, and we had to wait until the winery released the new lot. We are very pleased to have it back! Also GREAT NEWS on the Shannon Ridge 2003 PETITE SYRAH—with the help of Opici’s sales rep., we have more in stock. Those who tasted this one on April 18th and/or previously purchased a bottle know what an exceptional gem this is, so grab yourself some while the supply lasts!
Our new website was launched in mid April. Go to www.glendalespirits.com to check it out. All of the wines can be found in the “our selections” section, most with a photo and description. If any of you have testimonials you would like to add, feel free to let us know by email or in person. We continue to place great value on any and all feedback from you, our customers. Thanks! (continued next pg.)
Friday evening tastings will continue throughout the month of May. The schedule:
May 2nd 4-7 PM A representative from Empire North Distributors will pour the organic line from Bonterra Vineyards: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc ((Mendocino County, CA)
May 9th 4-7PM A Bacardi rep will be here offering samples of their new premixed Classic Mojito, along with Bacardi Superior and Diet Coke. Sue and Mike will pour two red wines—Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella 2006 (Italy) and Virgin Vines Shiraz (Mendocino Co., CA) May 16th 5-8 PM John from Southern Wine and Spirits will be our guide as we explore Barone Fini Pinot Grigio (Italy) Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon (Calif.)AutoMoto Riesling (Calif.) Clos du Bois Riesling (Calif.) and Cruz Garcia REAL Sangria (Spain). May 23rd 5-8 PM Sue and Mike will pour 4 imported white wines: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Banfi Fumaio, Masi Masianco (Italians) and Lucashof Pfalz Riesling (Germany). SATURDAY, May 24th 3-6PM An Empire rep returns to offer Bonterra Vineyards organic selections (see May 2nd above). May 30th 5-8 PM Samples of more organic wines, with selections from Lauber Imports: Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio (Italy) Patianna Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino Co., CA) Mas de la Dame Rose du Mas (France) and Laurel Glen REDS..a wine for the people (CA) Remember, Thursdays are always “Ladies Day” with 10% off any wine all day for our wonderful female customers. Mike is still working on the “perpetual tasting machine”…hopes to have it up and running soon… Think about wine and spirits for all of your spring entertaining and gift-giving needs and, of course, shop for them here. We are happy to help you with the right selections to fit your budget, and offer complimentary gift-wrapping. Hope to see you soon. Mike and Sue/Glendale Spirits “Bacchus (the Greek god of wine) opens the gates of the heart.” Horace (65-8 BC) “(Wine) stimulates the appetite and enhances food. It promotes conversation and euphoria and can turn a mere meal into a memorable occasion.” (Derek Cooper)
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