Hi all,

WINE TASTING – We’re going to do a “mini” Compare & Contrast at the Wine Class this Friday, September 25. Ron Feczko will present Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, BearBoat Pinot Noir, Benziger Merlot, St Francis Merlot, Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon and St Francis Cabernet Sauvignon. We’ve tried most of these wines before but not side by side so this should be different and fun.

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.

WAR – We won the war! Italy and Spain are gone (or at least the wines from Italy and Spain) and some folks got some great wines at some heavily discounted prices. Soon the Zinfandel “island” will be relocated and some more seating will appear in its place.

MUSIC – Sax man Bryne Donaldson will be back on the first Saturday of October, the 3rd. Plan to come and listen to some wonderful music and have a good time.

THANKS – Janice showed us some wonderful wines from Crew last Friday. Thanks to her for doing the presentation and thanks to you that came by.

Linda raised over $400 on Wednesday for her Santa’s Secret Shoppers (a charity for children’s shelter). Thanks to everyone that helped out.

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.

OTHER – We have some free tickets for the Home & Landscape Show at the Arizona State Fairgrounds on September 25, 26 & 27. Each ticket will admit 2 to the show.

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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