A Personal Message To Libations Customers
From Kathy:
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that as of November 20th,
Libations Wine & Spirits has new owners-April and Kirk Carvatt. They are wonderful
people, who I believe will carry on the great traditions and customer service that
Libations has developed over the many years as your neighborhood "greatest place to shop!"
I was very selective in my decision about finding people who would continue to work for
you-the loyal family of Libations customers-our greatest asset. I ask you to welcome
them and support them over the coming years.
It has been the greatest professional pleasure of my life to develop and operate
Libations over the past 10 years. I genuinely feel that great friendships have been created,
and will miss you immensely. Nevertheless, I felt it was a good time for me to move on
to other endeavors, and allow fresh energy and ideas to prevail in the changing environment.
All of us look forward to a smooth transition and continued great relationships, service,
and selection for your uninterrupted enjoyment. Please take the time to introduce yourself
to April & Kirk. I wish you all the very best for the future, and thank you for contributing
to Libations success with your loyalty. I cannot thank you enough for a "great ride."
Remember-Libations is still YOUR store!
Forever Friends-Kathy
Libations will continue to do our in-store tastings.
Join us this Wednesday, December 5, 2007 to taste
Lava Cap Petite Sirah, Rosenblum Petite Sirah, Peltier Station Petite Sirah
and Branham Estate Petite Sirah.
·Enjoy 15% off wines poured during tasting hours.
·10% off beer selections poured during tasting hours.
·10% off spirit selections poured during tasting hours.
·Need a map to Libations?
·Take a look at the
archive of previous in-store tastings.
·Libations offers a coupon, $3 off $15 -or- $5 off $25.
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Petite sirah, son of syrah, leaves inky impression
Ask any winemaker why they vinify petite sirah.
Their answer won't address profit margins.
They won't tell you it's to boost their reputation or satisfy market demand.
They vinify petite sirah because they love the varietal.
Many of us have never heard of petite sirah.
Just as many mistakenly think it is syrah.
According to the California Wine Institute, vineyard acreage of cabernet tops
75,000 acres and merlot and zinfandel reach over 50,000 acres each.
Only about 6,500 acres of petite sirah grows in California.
Despite its obscurity,
there is a decent selection of petite sirah on our shelves.
Petite sirah's rightful name - Durif - is a cross between syrah and peloursin,
an old, obscure French varietal. Wines made from petite sirah are always a
saturated purple color, with dense notes of blueberry, blackberry, smoke,
and black pepper. They can be rather tannic and usually improve with a little breathing.
The concentration of fruit compliments the tannic nature.
Some petite sirah comes from 'old vines,'
which offer dense fruit flavors, mineral hints, and a cellar worthy structure.
Many old vine vineyards are a hodge-podge of varietals,
harvested together to create a 'field blend.'
Old vines produce a fraction of their younger counterparts.
Grape clusters decline significantly once a vine reaches 25 - 30 years old.
Once cluster production slows, profit minded growers tear up and replace vines,
usually with whatever variety is in vogue at the time.
Fortunately,
there are passionate winemakers who love old vine zinfandel, grenache,
carignane, mourvèdré, and petite sirah, regardless of the market trends.
These bottles grace our shelves and wine lists because of a winemaker's affection.
For the savvy consumer, non-mainstream varietals like petite sirah offer
high quality wines at reasonable prices.
Libations Wine & Spirits offers 10% discount on all cases of wine mix or match.
Join us most Wednesdays to sample wine, beer, and spirits in-store, at no charge.
Every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm we pour samples for you.
Join us on selected Fridays and Saturdays too.
Upcoming Events
Petite Sirah Wednesday, December 5, 2007
High-Value Cabernet Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Holiday Cordials Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tasting hours are 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
SPECIAL PRICING DURING TASTING HOURS
Wednesday tasting hours are 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Saturday tasting hours are 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Each sample is a one ounce portion to adults 21 and older.
Limit four different samples per person.
Libations Wine and Spirits is a full service liquor store serving
Aurora, Parker, Centennial, and Littleton Colorado.
Libations has a comprehensive wine inventory, award winning beer selections,
all of your favorite spirits and few unusual items as well.
Whether you are driving from the DTC, downtown Denver, or Parker,
Libations is on your way home.
We are located in Southeast Aurora, near Cherry Creek Reservoir, at Arapahoe Crossings.
Our staff are knowledgeable about wine, beer, liqueurs, and spirits, and are
always eager to serve you.
You must be 21 years or older to shop at Libations Wine & Spirits.
Libations Wine & Spirits, Arapahoe & Parker Roads,
Northeast corner at Arapahoe Crossings
6554 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 10pm
Phone: 303-766-0575
libationswines.com
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