Hi all,

WINE TASTING – We’re got a Cave Creek Wines virgin this week. Jeff Howell from Valley of the Sun Fine Wines will tell us about the Tangent Albarino, then a Sauvignon Blanc that I forgot to write down, then a French Pinot Noir called Turtle Creek (and that isn’t a typo), then a Monterey Pinot Noir from Carmel Road, then a red blend from Piattelli called Trinita before finishing with the Kinton Syrah.

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, wines. Reserve your place for $50.

MUSIC – Sax man Bryne Donaldson will play this Saturday, October, 3rd. Plan to come and listen to some wonderful music and have a good time.

THANKS – Ron from Republic National did an excellent presentation at last Friday’s wine class. Thanks to him 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.

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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