Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Stop by to taste:
Wines of South American Wine Imports
Rosé, Pinot Noir, Carmenere, and Syrah
Rosé is known for its ability to pair with difficult foods.
It works well with letuce salads, where most whites and reds strike out.
Some rosés offer a touch of tannins, which gives body to the wine.
Flavors of cranberry, strawberry, and raspberry,
rosé can be elegant, or fruity fun.
Its structure is easy going and works well with the traditional Thanksgiving fare,
like turkey and even ham.
On Wednesday, from 4:30-7pm we sample:
·Croze Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, California
·Picunche Pinot Noir, Chile
·Perez Cruz Reserve Limited Edition Carmenere, Chile
·Perez Cruz Reserve Limited Edition Syrah, Chile
Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated meals of the year.
Wine is just as important for many of us as the cranberry sauce and giblet gravy.
Libations has many selections that create
synergy with turkey, ham, and other Thanksgiving fare.
Our staff can find perfect
selections for your bountiful meal.
Please remember, there will be no tasting next Wednesday,
November 21, 2006,
but we will see you all when you come in to buy your Thanksgiving wines!
·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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Thanksgiving Libations
The biggest challenge for the Thanksgiving chef is the turkey. If it is cooked too much it will be dry, not enough and it will be un-servable. Perfect timing in the oven shows its delicate and subtle flavors best.
Turkey is not a fatty foul. Astringents found in red wine, known as tannins, go well with fatty foods. The fat in a marbled steak polishes the rough molecule that composes tannic acid. Oak and grape tannins found in red wine will dominate your taste buds and overwhelm delicate, lean cuts of meat like turkey (fish too).
Red wine is the popular choice for fine dining, but at Thanksgiving a chilled glass of riesling is the perfect accompaniment for the dishes served. Turkey requires attentive preparation, so why foil the cook's efforts with a tannic red that negates its flavor?
There are many white wines regal enough to sit on our Thanksgiving table. Look to Alsace, France for quality riesling, pinot gris, and gewürztraminer. Of course German rieslings are wonderful with turkey, but if you're looking for something drier, many new world producers offer zesty rieslings that contain no residual sugar.
Watch out for whites that have been stored in new oak barrels. Pass on the California chardonnay, but consider 'unwooded' choices such as French Chablis or new world virgin chardonnay from Australia or New Zealand.
If you must drink red wine, consider the barely tannic Beaujolais. Versions from the Cru Villages are excellent quality. Pinot noir can be a good choice too, but be wary of tannic, old world styles.
Viognier, torrontes, albarino, pinot gris, and gewürztraminer have the complexity to handle the menu. Sparkling wine and Champagne are good candidates too. Rosé is a fantastic pick for turkey and works well with many different foods. Regardless of your budget, there are white wines with enough stature for even the most elaborate spreads. A thoughtful wine selection creates a synergy that will be remembered long after the meal is over.
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
Thanksgiving Wines Wednesday, November 14, 2007
NO TASTING Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Red Blends Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Winter Beers Friday, November 30, 2007
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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