Cave Creek Wines

Hi all,

WINE TASTING – No wine class this Friday, October 30th. So we’re going to have a Halloween Party! And we know that it is a day early. There will be wine specials for those wearing a costume and a prize for the best costume. And there will finger foods too! Things should kick off about 6 PM.

MUSIC – We finally have the music thing worked out. Sax man Bryne Donaldson will here on the first Saturday in November, the 7th. Then Rootdown is coming back on December 5th. That is the first Saturday in December so it keeps the routine going. We hope to see you at both performances.

THANKS – Mona Riedel from Southern Wine and Spirits introduced us to the redtree wines. They were good across the board and priced right. Thanks to her and thanks to you!

Chef Stuart Epstein prepared a wonderful four course dinner and conducted a television worthy cooking demo on Saturday. Thanks to him and Janet for a great time! And thanks to all of you that took part. You can see a few pictures of the event here.

THINGS TO DO – On November 22 in the Phoenix Historic Railroad Park at the Farm on South Mountain, there is going to be the Arizona Wine Growers Festival. For more info go to http://www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com/ .

WORLD RECORD – Erica held the world, well at least Cave Creek Wines, record for breaking two glasses in one evening. I am now the record holder having broken two glasses at one time!

OTHER – We’re going to continue to continue to participate in the program called Taste of the NFL through the end of the year (maybe through the Super Bowl). Come and pick up one or more of the featured wines and you can help out too. 2-1/2 meals will be served at St Mary’s Food Bank for each bottle sold.

There is a local guy that takes our empty wine bottles and turns them into recycled wine bottle glasses. They look great, are now dishwasher safe and help the environment. We have them for sale in sets of four, with or without our logo, for $20.

We have always given a discount of 10% if you buy a case (12 bottles) of wine. Now you get the discount when you buy only 6 bottles.

Help us save a tree! We have wine bags for sale at $2.50 that will hold up to 6 bottles of wine. When you use it for two bottles or more we will give you a 25¢ discount.

You may have noticed that we have some wines on sale up at the front of the shop. These are excellent wines that are the older vintage or one that we can’t get more of or such. And you can save a few bucks off our already great prices. Of course the selection is always changing.

We have WiFi available in the shop if you’d like to use it. Just ask for the password.

Have fun,
Liza and Bob

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Hi all,

WINE TASTING – Mona Riedel from Southern Wine and Spirits is going to present the Cecchetti Wines this Friday, October 23rd. We’ll try the Red Tree Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel (yes, the red kind) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Then we’ll finish with Hahn Meritage which includes healthy portions of Petite Verdot and Malbec. The Red Tree wines are fresh, fruit forward wines that are varietally distinctive.

The presentation Friday will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Remember this “ain’t LA” (thank goodness) so don’t be late. The wine class costs $10 per person and all the featured wines are 10% off. For the money you get to try the wines during the wine class (usually six) and compliment them with the best food at any wine class in the state. We are limiting attendance to the first 45 people.

WINE DINNER – It is less than a week to our wine dinner. On Saturday, October 24th starting at 6:30 PM Chef Stuart Epstein will prepare a four course dinner and cooking demo. You’ll be welcomed with a Prosecco from Zardetto before getting into the meal. The menu is Prosciutto Wrapped Scampi which will be paired with a Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah blend from Goose Ridge, Fresh Pasta Primavera paired with a Santa Barbara Chardonnay from Geode, Panko Crusted Grilled Chicken Medallions paired with an Edna Valley Pinot Noir from Tolosa and then finish up with Tiramisu for a climax. Reserve your place for $50.

MUSIC – Rootdown is coming back but it isn’t going to be on November 14th. We have a previously schedule fund raiser that evening that I had forgotten about. When we get a good date I will let you know.

But sax man Bryne Donaldson will definitely be back on the first Saturday in November, the 7th. We hope to see you then!

THANKS – Ron got a full house last Friday as everyone wanted to go around the world without leaving home. The wines were good, the prices were right and it was a lot of fun. Our thanks to everyone that showed up and our apologies to those that didn’t get in. Show up early to ensure yourself a seat.

THINGS TO DO – On November 22 in the Phoenix Historic Railroad Park at the Farm on South Mountain, there is going to be the Arizona Wine Growers Festival. For more info go to http://www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com/ .

OTHER – If you don’t want to continue to receive these weekly newsletters please send me an email at eel55@qwest.net. Just put “Remove” in the subject header and I’ll take you off the list before sending out the next edition.

We’re going to continue to continue to participate in the program called Taste of the NFL through the end of the year (maybe through the Super Bowl). Come and pick up one or more of the featured wines and you can help out too. 2-1/2 meals will be served at St Mary’s Food Bank for each bottle sold.

There is a local guy that takes our empty wine bottles and turns them into recycled wine bottle glasses. They look great, are now dishwasher safe and help the environment. We have them for sale in sets of four, with or without our logo, for $20.

We have always given a discount of 10% if you buy a case (12 bottles) of wine. Now you get the discount when you buy only 6 bottles.

You may have noticed that we have some wines on sale up at the front of the shop. These are excellent wines that are the older vintage or one that we can’t get more of or such. And you can save a few bucks off our already great prices. Of course the selection is always changing.

We have WiFi available in the shop if you’d like to use it. Just ask for the password.

Have fun,
Liza and Bob

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Hi all,

WINE TASTING – Ron is back! The wine class this Friday, October 16th, will be presented by Republic National and will start with my favorite Italian Pinot Grigio from Caposaldo. Then we’ll try Santa Rita Reserve Carmenere, Colores del Sol Malbec, Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel, Santa Rita Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and finish with a Shiraz from Penfolds called Bin 128. We’ll call it an Around the World Tasting.

The presentation Friday will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Remember this “ain’t LA” (thank goodness) so don’t be late. The wine class costs $10 per person and all the featured wines are 10% off. For the money you get to try the wines during the wine class (usually six) and compliment them with the best food at any wine class in the state. Even though it hasn’t been an issue lately we are limiting attendance to the first 45 people.

WINE DINNER – It is less than two weeks to our wine dinner. On Saturday, October 24th starting at 6:30 PM Chef Stuart Epstein will prepare a four course dinner and cooking demo. You’ll be welcomed with a Prosecco from Zardetto before getting into the meal. The menu is Prosciutto Wrapped Scampi which will be paired with a Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah blend from Goose Ridge, Fresh Pasta Primavera paired with a Santa Barbara Chardonnay from Geode, Panko Crusted Grilled Chicken Medallions paired with an Edna Valley Pinot Noir from Tolosa and then finish up with Tiramisu for a climax. Reserve your place for $50.

MUSIC – Rootdown is back! Plan on being at the shop to listen to the guys play some great jazz on November 14th (yes, I screwed the date up last week). That is a Saturday. Hope to see you then.

And sax man Bryne Donaldson will be back on the first Saturday in November, the 7th.

THANKS – Thanks to Kelly and thanks to you that came by. We’re going to continue to participate in the program called Taste of the NFL through the end of the year. Come and pick up one or more of those featured wines and you can help out too. 2-1/2 meals will be served at St Mary’s Food Bank for each bottle sold

THINGS TO DO – On October 17 and 18 there is going to be a Wine Festival in Willcox at the Railroad Park. Eight Arizona wineries will be represented. For more info go to www.azwinefestival.com .

And then on November 22 at a different railroad park, the Phoenix Historic Railroad Park at the Farm on South Mountain, there is going to be the Arizona Wine Growers Festival. For more info go to http://www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com/ .

OTHER – There is a local guy that takes our empty wine bottles and turns them into recycled wine bottle glasses. They look great, are now dishwasher safe and help the environment. We have them for sale in sets of four, with or without our logo, for $20.

We have always given a discount of 10% if you buy a case (12 bottles) of wine. Now you get the discount when you buy only 6 bottles.

You may have noticed that we have some wines on sale up at the front of the shop. These are excellent wines that are the older vintage or one that we can’t get more of or such. And you can save a few bucks off our already great prices. Of course the selection is always changing.

We have WiFi available in the shop if you’d like to use it. Just ask for the password.

Have fun,
Liza and Bob

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Hi all,

WINE TASTING – We’re doing PART II of the “Taste of the NFL” this week at the Friday Wine Class, October 9th. If you remember that is where 2½ meals are served at the St Mary’s Food Bank for each bottle of the featured wines that are purchased. This week we are featuring the Sun Chardonnay, the Frei Brothers Sonoma Chardonnay, the Sun Pinot Noir, the Whitehaven Pinot Noir, the Louis M Martini Napa Cabernet and the Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon. And you can help out those less fortunate through the Super Bowl as we will continue to have these featured wines.

The presentation Friday will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Remember this “ain’t LA” (thank goodness) so don’t be late. The wine class costs $10 per person and all the featured wines are 10% off. For the money you get to try the wines during the wine class (usually six) and compliment them with the best food at any wine class in the state. Even though it hasn’t been an issue lately we are limiting attendance to the first 45 people.

WINE DINNER – We haven’t had a wine dinner in a long time but the wait is over. On Saturday, October 24th starting at 6:30 PM Chef Stuart Epstein will prepare a four course dinner and cooking demo. The menu is Prosciutto Wrapped Scampi, Fresh Pasta Primavera, Panko Crusted Grilled Chicken Medallions and Tiramisu. The first three courses will be pared with some excellent, yet to be determined because I’m lazy, wines. Reserve your place for $50.

MUSIC – Rootdown is back! Plan on being at the shop to listen to the guys play some great jazz on November 21st. That is a Saturday. Hope to see you then.

Sax man Bryne Donaldson pulled out the stops last night! It was a great musical night. And he’ll be back on the first Saturday in November, the 7th.

THANKS – Jeff from Awesome Wines did an excellent presentation at last Friday’s wine class. Thanks to him and thanks to you that came by.

OTHER – There is a local guy that takes our empty wine bottles and turns them into recycled wine bottle glasses. They look great, are now dishwasher safe and help the environment. We have them for sale in sets of four, with or without our logo, for $20.

We have always given a discount of 10% if you buy a case (12 bottles) of wine. Now you get the discount when you buy only 6 bottles.

You may have noticed that we have some wines on sale up at the front of the shop. These are excellent wines that are the older vintage or one that we can’t get more of or such. And you can save a few bucks off our already great prices. Of course the selection is always changing.

We have WiFi available in the shop if you’d like to use it. Just ask for the password.

Have fun,
Liza and Bob

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