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