THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE FALL 2018
Even though autumn has just arrived, it is time to think of Holiday Wine Making!  We are featuring several wines at a $10.00 savings per batch.
OCTOBER FEATURE:  Grand Cru:   Merlot & Riesling
Cru International:  Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Grigio
Cru Select:  Malbec & Chardonnay
En Primeur:  Super Tuscan & Winemaker Trio White
NOVEMBER FEATURE:  Cru International
Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese & Pinot Noir
ORDERING DEADLINES FOR CHRISTMAS

• En Primeur & Cru Select…October 29, 2018
• Cru International…November 13, 2018
• Grand Cru…November 20, 2018

RESTRICTED QUANTITIES 2019
CHILE:  CABERNET MERLOT SYRAH    December 2018

• Full-bodied, with aromas of blackberries, cassis, mocha and spices. (May require some aging)
• Pairs well with rack of lamb and flank steak.

AUTRALIA:  CHARDONNAY SEMILLON   January 2019

• Features aromas of golden delicious apples, lemon custard and vanilla.
• Great with salmon and light cheeses. (I liked it all by itself)

ITALY:  NEBBIOLO   February 2019

• Features aromas of black cherries, dark berries and spices.
• Perfect with meaty dishes, lasagna and tomato based pastas.

SPAIN:  MONASTRELL   (aka Mourvdre) February 2019

• Aromas of black and red berries, black pepper and spices.
• Pairs well with veal, mushroom sauces and even burgers.

PASSPORT SERIES 2019
CALIFORNIA:  MERLOT CABERNET FRANC   December 2018

• Aromas of plum, berries and dark cherries.
• Pairs well with pork loin and meat casseroles.

CALIFORNIA: CHARDONNAY / WASHINGTON: RIESLING
OREGON: PINOT GRIGIO (BLEND)   January 2019

• Notes of stone fruit, pineapple and lemon.
• Pairs well with shrimp and vegetable dishes.

 
ARGENTINA/SPAIN:  MALBEC GRENACH SYRAH February 2019

• Aromas of dark berries, licorice and chocolate.
• Pairs well with beef brisket, mushrooms and bean stews.

ITALY:  SANGIOVESE/MERLOT/CAB. SAUVIGNON March 2019

• Aromas of vanilla and leather, with cherry and raspberry flavours.
• Pairs well with all tomato based pasta dishes as well as hearty cheeses.

ORDERING DEDLINE:  Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Remember you only need to pre-order not pre-pay.  The wines are paid when we start them.  Order 4 or more RQ and/or PASSPORT and save $15.00 on each wine.
CRU INTERNATIONAL MERITAGE:  OKANAGAN VALLEY
(Cabernet Sauvignon/ Cabernet Franc/Merlot)
This 5 week wine is still available to order and enjoy this Holiday Season…we only have a few kits left, hurry in and start one before they disappear! IT IS DELICIOUS!!
CRAN-APPLE CELEBRATION has been a customer favourite for several years…we always sell out!  It has the perfect balance of sweetness and crispness; pairs well with turkey and any Holiday entertaining…your guests will LOVE it!
We’ve had many requests for the 2018 RQ German Riesling, and we are pleased to announce that we have 4 available to order.  Please call the store to reserve and start you batch as soon as possible.  
The best advertising is a customer referral!!  Therefore Grape Expectations would like to thank our Grape Customers who refer new customers with a $15.00 savings for every batch of wine the new customer crafts on their first visit.  The new customer will also save $15.00 on each batch of wine they make on their first visit!!
This is our busy season…so please schedule a bottling time as soon as you are notified that your wine is ready.  We need the space, and you want your wine; it is a win, win situation!
In closing don’t forget to cook Thanksgiving dinner with wine; you can even put it in the food!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM:
PAT, JESSICA, LINDA, RYAN, JONNY & sometimes LISA
 
 
 
 
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