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Pinot Noir
From different regions
Wednesday, September 26, 2007, starting at
4:30pm until 7:00pm
join us to taste wines made from the the noble, high maintenance grape
pinot noir.
Pinot noir is a difficult grape to grow. It likes cool nights and warm, not hot days. It prefers a long growing season, what we call long 'hang time.' When it ripens fast from too much sun it tastes like rubbing alcohol, lacks a mid-palate, or fails to have a finish. When the flavor of alcohol is present we describe the wine as 'hot.' This is why the cool growing regions of California, Burgundy, Oregon, Champagne, and New Zealand are best for pinot noir.
Pinot noir is genetically unstable and can mutate into another grape when unhappy. Some of these mutated versions have been cultivated as their own varieties. Pinot blanc, pinot gris, and pinot meunier are pinot noir mutants that have made a name for themselves. Usually, pinot mutants are not wine worthy and cause despair when they develop on the vines.
Utmost care must be used when handling pinot noir because of its thin skin. Unwelcome amounts of tannin will develop if the skins break during pressing. If a grower forgoes using automated equipment, the cost for human handling increases the cost of the wine.
When this high maintenance grape is pampered its flavors are sumptuous. Pinot noir should be perfume-like on the nose. That perfume should carry over to the palate, harmonizing with sultry tannins, and a notable finish. A good one will have bright notes of raspberry, strawberry, plums, or ripe cherries with a balanced mouth-watering acidity. Smoke, licorice, flowers, fresh herbs, clove, mint, cola nut, lavender, truffles, brambles, or spring rain are more flavors that a content pinot noir grape can produce.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 join us from 4:30 to 7:30 to taste pinot noir from different regions.
·Enjoy 15% off wine selections being poured during tasting hours.
·Take 10% off all beer selections being poured during the 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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9th Annual
LIBATIONS WINE & BEER TASTING EVENT
to benefit
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF COLORADO
Over 150 Wines
60 Belgian and Craft Beers
Fabulous Restaurants and Caterers
Friday, October 5th, 6pm to 10pm
The Cherry Creek Hotel
Colorado Blvd and Cherry Creek Drive
600 South Colorado Blvd, 80246
This is the Best Wine Tasting of the Year!!!
Only $45 -- All Inclusive
Join the fun while helping a very worthy charity.
Every penny of your tax-deductible admission goes to the
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado,
a non-profit given the "Best in America"
5-star rating by the Independent Charities of America.
Only $45 per person pre-pay (all inclusive!!!). $50 at the door.
Pre-pay reservations online.
Fabulous Restaurants and Caterers!!!
Kelli's Kitchen Catering
The Old Blinking Light
Cherry Creek Hotel
Summit Steak House
Food Guy Catering
Star of India
Bent Noodle
Las Brisas
Panera Breads
Take advantage of the DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOM RATES!!!
Only $59
Call The Cherry Creek Hotel at 303-757-3341 for room reservations
and ask for the Boys Hope Girls Hope rate.
Cherry Creek Hotel is located at 600 South Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246.
For pre-pay reservations to the event:
Stop by Libations Wine & Spirits
- or-
Call Libations at 303-766-0575
- or-
Pre-pay reservations online
on the BHGH web site through:
Get Your reservations NOW for this fabulous evening to show your
support for these wonderful and deserving children!!!
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
Pinot Noir Wednesday, September 26, 2007
(Different Regions)
Unoaked Chardonnay Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Hungarian Wines Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Shiraz Wednesday, October 17, 2007
(Different Regions)
Beer Selection TBA Friday, October 19, 2007
Bella Vita Wines Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Distributor Selection
Halloween Treats Wednesday, October 31, 2007 (Variety)
Wine Source Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Distributor Selection
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 FOR TASTING
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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