Stop by to taste a fine collection of wines from 4:30pm to 7:00pm,
on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. We mix it up with a little French wine,
an Albarino (white wine fans, don't miss this gem), and
a couple inky wines from Australia.
April 16, 2008 we sample:
Hughes Picoul de Pinet, France
Nessa Albarino, Spain
Shingleback Grenache, Australia -NEW ITEM
2Up Shiraz, Australia
Join us Friday, April 18, 2008 for a sampling of some of Denver's best micro-brews.
We will pour beers from Great Divide Brewery from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
Wild Raspberry Ale
Denver Pale Ale
Titan IPA
Samurai Ale
·15% off wines poured during tasting hours.
·10% off beer poured during tasting hours.
·10% off spirits poured during tasting hours.
·Need a map to Libations?
·Take a look at the
archive of previous in-store tastings.
·Libations offers a coupon.
Libations has a new rewards program!
Each time you spend over $20 (pre-tax) you will receive a discount
RIGHT THEN!
The discount is based on the amount you spend each time.
If you don't usually spend $20, that's okay; we have a reward to suit you too!
Everyone will receive a cash back reward on their anniversary of joining
the program, based on what they have spent for the year.
You will get store credit to spend however you like!
No one else is offering a rewards program like this.
We want to show our appreciation to every customer.
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New items this month!
Take a look at some of the new items we have brought in during April.
These items have been tasted and received the Libations stamp of approval.
They will be on sale for the whole month of April.
For a list of everything on sale see our
sale page.
Wines:
Ferngrove Cossack Riesling
Forte Cante Primativo and Rosato
Juno Chardonnay & Shiraz
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
Monchof Estates Riesling
Penfolds
Riff Pinot Grigio
Rubizzo Sangiovese
Imported & Kraft Beers:
Oskar Dales Pale Ale
Hades bombers
Sam Adams 12 packs
Sierra Nevada ESB, Bigfoot & Pale Ale
Pacifico
St Pauli Girl
Stella Artois
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Grenache ~ Garnacha
White zinfandel swept the market a few decades ago. Because of its popularity, producers came up with other pink concoctions hoping to cash in on the craze. White grenache was one of them. White grenache did not fit the profile of what most white zinfandel drinkers sought, so it was a bust in the domestic pink wine market and went away.
For many, that was the first time they had ever heard of grenache and may have been the last too. Ironically, grenache noir was, and still is, one of the most widely planted red grapes in the world. It excels in many roles, but usually without much recognition. Its celebrity exists in those regions where the wine is named after the village, rather than the grape. If you've dabbled in red wine from Europe, you've probably had plenty of grenache.
It is the secondary grape of Rioja, Spain. In fact Spain has more land devoted to garnacha -the Spanish name for grenache, than any other grape. It is significant in Spain's up and coming regions of Ribera del Duero and Priorato as well.
Grenache plays a major role in the Southern Rhône Valley of France. It is used to produce the most exulted wine from the region, Châteauneuf du Pape. On the other hand it is the main grape for many inexpensive Côtes du Rhônes and Côtes du Ventouxs. Although they have over twelve official red varieties to choose from, many Rhône producers blend a trilogy of grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre as a standard.
This trilogy is also a favorite with the Aussies, who love to mimic French blends. Of course everyone knows about Australian shiraz, a.k.a. syrah, but grenache and mourvédre have taken a bit of the market share Down Under too.
Grenache is a hardy grape whose wines can range from regal to table. Most of the time it is blended, but when given the right opportunity it is amazing solo. Versions grown in warmer climates are full bodied and packed with ripe red fruit. In areas where grenache enjoys a longer growing season, is smoky and complex, with notes of licorice, black raspberries, tomatoes, and herbs. It is low in tannins and high in alcohol.
Although France and Spain have dominated the market when it comes to tasty expressions of grenache, Australia is beginning to offer some delightful examples of this grape as well. Examples of grenache can be found in the everyday price range, as well as collectable versions.
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 too.
Upcoming Tasting Events
The Month of April is "Wines for the Patio and the BBQ"
April 16, 2008
Hughes Picoul de Pinet, France
Nessa Albarino, Spain
Shingleback Grenache, Australia -NEW ITEM
2Up Shiraz, Australia
April 18, 2008
Great Divide Brewery
Wild Raspberry Ale
Denver Pale Ale
Titan IPA
Samurai Ale
April 23, 2008
Brassfield Pinot Grigio, California -NEW ITEM
Sineann Pinot Gris, Oregon
Monte Volpe Red Blend, California -NEW ITEM
Christina Andrews Zinfandel, California -NEW ITEM
April 30, 2008
Juno Chardonnay, South Africa
Juno Shiraz
Beringer Alluvium Blanc, California
Philippe Colin Pinot Noir, France
May 7, 2008
Chardonnay Madness . . . Chardonnays TBD!!!
Tasting hours are 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
SPECIAL PRICING DURING TASTING HOURS
Wednesday tasting hours are 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
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
info@libationswines.com
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