Hi all,

WINE TASTING – This Friday, October 17th is my turn. Scott Greenwold from Southern Wines was scheduled to do the class but business got in the way. So we are going to try some of his wines but I’ll be making the presentation AND telling the jokes. It looks like we’ll be trying the Oak Knoll Oregon Pinot Gris, the Dry Creek Fume Blanc, the Esser Oregon Pinot Noir, the 14 Hands Merlot, a Rosenblum Zin and the Sebastiani Cabernet.

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 and compliment them with the best food at any wine class in the state. We are limiting the class size to 45, although it hasn’t been an issue lately.

MUSIC – Another great night of jazz is coming! Bob Ravenscroft, on the piano, and Dwight Kilian, on the standup bass, will be here on Saturday, October 18th at 6 PM until 8:30 PM. You will be impressed! Remember that there is no cover and no minimum. Just come in and listen to some really talented musicians play some really great jazz.

And Rootdown, as a jazz quartet with guitar, bass, piano and drums, will be playing on Thursday, the 30th. They’ll start at 6 PM and play to 8:30. They haven’t played at the shop in several months so be sure and stop by.

THANKS – Thanks to everyone that came by on Friday to listen to Tom talk about some wonderful wines. The Spellbound wines are great and priced right. Thank you!

OTHER - We’re going GREEN! We’ve ordered some wine totes and will be selling them at cost (with our logo on them so you won’t forget us). Then each time you use one on a purchase of two or more bottles we’ll deduct 25¢ from your bill. You won’t get rich but you’ll help the environment a little.

Liza is having a Jewelry party on October 26. Buy $20 or more in jewelry and you can buy a glass of wine for 25¢. Mark your calendars!

We have the new edition of the publication called Arizona Vines and Wines. It is free, has a lot of information and is beautifully done. Look for it by the cash register next time you check out.

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

Have fun,
Liza and Bob