Beer Tasting Friday!
Let's visit South Africa Wednesday!
Join us Wednesday, July 16, 2008 to sample wines from South Africa.
We will be pouring tastes from 4:30 to 7:00pm this Wednesday.
South Africa is an up-and-coming region of the new world of winemaking.
Graced with trade winds from two different oceans,
South Africa enjoys perfect weather for wine grape growing.
We will taste:
Le Bonheur Sauvignon Blanc $9.99 -- On sale!
Vinum Chenin Blanc
88 points Wine & Spirits $12.79
Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points Wine Enthusiast $15.29
Warwick Three Cape Ladies
88 points Wine & Spirits $23.99
::: BEER TASTING FRIDAY :::
We are tasting some great Belgium style beers on Friday, July 18, 2008,
from 4:30 to 7pm.
Unibroue is known for its quality and creative,
yet stylistically correct recipes.
These brews are artisan micro-brews.
La Terrible 750ml $8.69
Rated A- in Beer Advocate
Ephemere 750ml $6.99
Rated B+ Beer Advocate
Blanche De Chambly 750ml $6.99
Rated B+ Beer Advocate
Don de Dieu 750ml $7.59
Rated A- Beer Advocate
Libations is now open on Sunday
11:00am to 6:00pm
·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.
Save Water, Drink Wine -- Boys Hope Girl Hope
Benefit Wine Tasting -- September 12, 2008
Terrace Gardens at Dove Valley
For ten years Libations Wine & Spirits has hosted a wine tasting to benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope of
Colorado. In 2007 thirty-three distributors provided over 150 wines,
Belgian and specialty beers, and artisan Sakes. Nine restaurants provided food, ranging from Indian to steakhouse
specialties. Five hundred people are expected to attend on September 12, 2008,
including supporters of Boys Hope Girls Hope
and Libations Wine and Spirits customers.
Details about sponsorship opportunies.
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.
Sale Items for July
These items have been tasted and received the Libations stamp of approval.
They will be on sale for the whole month of July.
For a list of everything on sale see our
sale page.
Here are a few sale items:
Wine:
Beringer Napa (all varietals)
Big Ass Chard & Cabernet
Clos du Bois (all varietals)
Cliff Napa Blend Gary's Improv
Estancia (all varietals)
Hogue Late Harvest Reisling
Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon
Incognito Viognier and Rouge Blend
All Leaping Lizard
Liberty School Cabernet
Brews:
Keystone Light
Sam Adams
Micro:
Alaskan Amber and Summer Ale
Avery Hog Heaven and The Kaiser
Breckenridge Sampler Pak
Ft. Collins Lunch Box (mix pack)
Great Divide Fresh Hop, Hercules, and Titan
Lakefront IPA
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
We thought since it is vacation time it would be fun to visit some places for free.
Wed 7/16
Enjoy a Trip to South Africa!
Le Bonheur Sauv Blanc $9.99 on sale
Vinum Chenin Blanc 88 pts. Wine & Spirits $12.79
Vinum Cabernet 86 pts. Wine Enthusiast $15.29
Warwick Three Cape Ladies 88 pts. Wine & Spirits $23.99
Friday, 7/18,
Beer tasting from 4:30 to 7pm.
We will be tasting brews from Unibroue:
La Terrible 750ml $8.69
Rated A- in Beer Advocate
Ephemere 750ml $6.99
Rated B+ Beer Advocate
Blanche De Chambly 750ml $6.99
Rated B+ Beer Advocate
Don de Dieu 750ml $7.59
Rated A- Beer Advocate
Wed 7/23
California Dreaming
Mirassou Reisling $11.49
Tolosa Estates Chardonnay $19.49
Lake Sonoma Zinfandel 90 pts. Wine Enthusiast $15.99
Tolosa Estates Syrah $19.49
Wed 7/30
Mamma-mia Isn't Italy wonderful this time of year?
Stellina di Notte Pinot Grigio $10.29
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio 90 pts. Wine News $18.49
Rubizzio Sangiovese 91 pts. Wine & Spirits $11.49
Zenato Ripassa $28.99
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, (Denver Tech Center), downtown Denver, Parker,
or Eagle Bend, 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, 10am to 10pm
Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Phone: 303-766-0575
info@libationswines.com
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