Stop by to taste a fine collection of wines from 4:30pm to 7:00pm,
on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. We will pour two different wines from
South Africa, a French pinot noir, and a famous winemakers darling.
Juno Chardonnay, South Africa
Juno Shiraz, South Africa
Beringer Alluvium Blanc, California
Philippe Colin Pinot Noir, France
Ed Sbragia, winemaker at Beringer created Alluvium Blanc to compete with Conundrum.
He muses that Beringer is often encouraged to pull up the white grapes growing in this
rich alluvium soil to plant more red grapes.
He considers Alluvium Blanc his special white blend.
As long as Sbragia has a say,
he will continue to nurture these white grapes,
growing in this valuable real estate,
so that he can create this exceptional white blend.
Stop by to taste this winemaker's darling.
·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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South Africa
Two hundred years ago new world wine industries in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa were hobbled by a lack of technology. They produced market worthy wine, but the long boat ride to Europe would usually ruin the wine before it arrived. Once fortification was discovered, the process of adding spirits to wine to stabilize it, these areas were able to sell their fortified wines to Europe. South Africa, in particular, was very successful in the European market. One of Napoleon's favorite libations was a sweet fortified wine from South Africa called Constantia.
Like many New World producers, South Africa had its share of set backs in the twentieth century including phylloxera and war. These particular events led to the formation of cooperatives, the most famous of which is KWV. Under these powerful cooperatives, South African wine was sold to Europe in bulk for decades. Even though newer technology now enabled South Africa to ship its wine without the risk of spoilage, much of the wine produced was inexpensive fortified wine.
Political resistance to racial apartheid also prevented South African wines from success in many places including the United States. Now that apartheid has been abolished, you will be seeing more and more South African wines on our shelves.
South Africa's maritime climate is ideal for many different varieties of grapes. It is the only grape growing region in the world that enjoys coastal breezes from two different oceans, the Atlantic Ocean from the west and the Indian Ocean from the east. These coastal breezes keep the vineyards cool, while the ample sun ripens the grapes in New World style.
A majority of their production has been white wine, but red varieties are gaining in popularity. Many French varieties are grown in South Africa including chardonnay, chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and cabernet sauvignon. Pinotagé, South Africa's signature grape, is a cross between pinot noir and cinsault.
South African wines can have an elegant old world style like wines from France, or be jammy like those from the new world. Their prices are very reasonable and selections are growing to meet the demands of the savvy wine drinker here in the United States.
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
Chardonnay Madness!
MAY 7, 2008
Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas 90 Points Wine Advocate $11.69
Spellbound NEW ITEM $12.99
7 Heavenly Chards 94 points California State Fair 2006 $15.29
Petaluma 2004 Picadilly Valley 92 Points Wine Spectator $28.49
Per Bacco Distributors
MAY 14, 2008
Fuente Elvira Verdejo 89 Points WineCellar and Wine Advocate $11.99
Delucia Falanghina Sannio DOC NEW ITEM $15.49
Genium Cellars Priorat 91 Points Wine Advocate $28.99
Roos Foss Marai Spumante $19.99
Red White & Rosé for Memorial Day
MAY 21, 2008
Bridlewood Reserve Viognier $18.49
Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Rosé $10.99
Cline Cellars Cashmere GSM NEW ITEM $15.29
Terre Rouge Tete a Tete GSM NEW ITEM 88 Points Wine Spectator $15.99
Beer Tasting - TBA
May 23, 2008
Graduation Celebration of Sparklings
MAY 28, 2008
Gruet Rosé $15.99
Piper Heidsick NV Brut Red 92 points Wine Enthusiast $32.99
Vixen Sparkling Shiraz $21.49
La Tribuleira Moscato d'Asti $14.99
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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