THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

FALL 2015

Well Thanksgiving is here, so that means Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time for all of you to make delicious GRAPE EXPECTATION wine, for entertaining and gift giving, this holiday season. Please enjoy these selected wines at a $10.00 discount!

OCTOBER FEATURE: Grand Cru : Pinot Noir & Pinot Grigio

Grand Cru International: Sangiovese & Chardonnay

Cru Select : Valpolicella & Sauvignon Blanc

NOVEMBER FEATURE: Grand Cru: Merlot , Valpola, Chamblaise & Riesling

DECEMBER FEATURE: Make any wine you like and save

$10.00 on 1 batch of wine and $25.00 on 2 batches! This is our annual customer appreciation sale. These wines will be ready to bottle in the New Year. This offer cannot be used for PASSPORT WINES.

ORDERING DEADLINES

· 6 WEEK WINE …..October 31, 2015

· 5 WEEK WINE……November 10,2015

· 4 WEEK WINE……November 20, 2015

As most of you already know, we have increased our prices by approximately $2.00. We have not had a price increase in over 5 years, so look for another increase in 2020!! We are confident you will still be crafting your own wine 5 years from now, and we don’t want to surprise you when the next increase occurs!!

PASSPORT SERIES 2016

· Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon

Australia ( Murray Darling & Riverland)

Release: December 2015

Alc./vol. 13.5% Body: Medium Sweetness: Dry

This wine is for all my Cabernet Franc fans. It should be a 60/40 blend. It is rich and fruity, with red berry, cassis, spice, and vanilla aromas. I found it light in tannin with nice acidity, and a lingering finish. If you like Peller Estate Trius, you will love this wine! It pairs well with lamb, pot roast, seared tuna steak and hearty cheese. It will need some aging, but it will be worth the wait.

· Sauvignon Blanc/Muscat

California ( Lodi)

Release: January 2016

Alc./vol. 12.5% Body: Light/Medium Sweetness: Off dry

This wine is light and refreshing, it has nice acidity, with an off dry, yet clean finish. I loved it!!! It will be about 75% Sauvignon Blanc, it is the Muscat component that makes the wine fuller and rounder. You can craft this wine dryer if you prefer. This blend is delicious with chicken and fish. I will enjoy it with light appetizers or all by itself!!! You can sip this wine soon after bottling.

· Montepulciano

Italy (Umbria)

Release: January 2016

Alc./vol. 13.5% Body: Medium/Full Sweetness: Dry

Montepulciano is the grape name, not the region in this case. This complex Italian wine is fruit forward, yet dry. It has rich cherry and plum flavours, with gentle savory spice, and a smooth finish. This noble Italian gem, will be enjoyed with all tomato based sauces, sausage and parmesan cheese. I think this wine will require some aging…so stock up your cellar and be patient!

· Pinot Noir/Merlot/Syrah

South America (Chile & Argentina)

Release: February 2016

Alc./vol. 13% Body: Medium Sweetness: Dry

I found this wine to be light to medium in body, but with very interesting flavours, due to the 3 different grapes. If you like the versatility of Pinot Noir, this wine is for you. Deep ruby in colour, this blend has soft tannins, with flavours of plums, cherry and red berry. This wine will be very versatile, because it can be served with grilled meat, pizza, mushroom based dishes and hard cheeses. A definite GO-TO WINE! This wine can be enjoyed younger than the other Passport Reds.

· Three Country Cab

California, South Africa & Spain

Release: March 2016

Alc./vol: 14% Body: Full Sweetness: Dry

This is the “BIG ONE”!! If you are looking for something bold and beautiful this blend of Cabernet Sauvignons will be a treasured addition to your cellar. It is deep red in colour, with flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice. It has medium tannins, but not aggressive, with a lingering finish. Pair this wine with braised meat, rack of lamb, prime rib, aged cheddar and 70% dark chocolate. Absolutely delicious and the most popular tasted. This wine will also require some aging, so make an earlier Passport release, and let this one rest for a while!!

PASSPORT SERIES ORDERING DEADLINE: November 14, 2015

Remember you only need to pre-order not pre-pay. Order all 5 Passports and save $15.00 on each wine. These wines are the BEST!! We have brochures in the store, so please stop in and pick one up.

WINE & FOOD

I would like to share some new ideas for wine and food pairings. Why not choose the WINE first, then, plan a meal around your selection. For example: Pinot Grigio with a lemon vinaigrette salad, roast chicken and green beans. Cabernet Sauvignon can be paired with a smoked mozzarella and spicy mixed greens salad, then delicious prime rib and roasted vegetables as an entree. This way you only have to open one bottle of wine. Who am I kidding….who only opens one bottle of wine?

This is our busiest season, so please book a wine bottling appointment as soon as possible, once you know your wine is ready!!!!

Our VINO DEL VIDA 4 week wine will be discontinued in December, order some extra now, if you like that brand. Don’t worry our GRAND CRU 4 week wine is very nice and only $0.50 more per bottle….all of us at the store love it.

In closing please remember:

FRIENDS DON’T CARE IF YOU HAVE A CLEAN HOUSE

THEY CARE IF YOU HAVE WINE

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM:

PAT, LISA, LINDA, RYAN, KENNILEE & MICHAEL