Let's visit Chile and Argentina!
Join us Wednesday, July 9, 2008 to sample wines from South America.
We will be pouring tastes from 4:30 to 7:00pm this Wednesday.
Like California, Chile and Argentina are idealic for growning wine grapes.
The dollar is still strong in these regions and
there are many undervalued wines available.
We will taste:
Cantaluna Sauvignon Blanc, Chile - $12.29
Catena Chardonnay, Argentina
90 points Wine Advocate -$17.29
Dona Auristele $11.99
Perez Cruz COT (Malbec) Reserva, Argentina
91 points Wine & Spirits $23.99
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/Titan
Lakefront IPA
Chile (Chee-lay)
Chile is a sliver of land, no more than 277 miles at its widest and 56 miles at its thinnest point. It is isolated from the rest of the world because of four natural barriers. The nearly rain-less Atacama Desert is on the northern border of Chile and is considered the driest place on earth. It is an uninviting partition between Chile and its neighbors to the north Peru and Bolivia. The Pacific Ocean stretches the entire side of Chile's 2,500 mile western border as does the Andes Mountain Range on the eastern border. To the south, Chile is flanked by Patagonia and beyond is Antarctica. Many believe it's Chile's geography that has kept the root eating louse phylloxera from invading its vineyards.
Chile got its start in the wine industry in the mid-eighteen hundreds. In an attempt to flaunt their wealth, the successful business men of Chile created estates similar to the grand Châteaus of Bordeaux. It was during this time that the vineyards of Europe were mysteriously dying off from phylloxera. French winemakers escaped to Chile, seeking relief and hope in the New World. They brought their talent, technology, and their favorite Bordeaux varietals, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and carmènere.
Chile's very fertile valleys sit comfortably beneath the Andes mountain range, where grapevines flourish with ease. These central valleys are very Mediterranean-like. There is little rain to cause uneven growth during the summer or dilute the grapes at harvest. The Andes provide all the controlled irrigation a grape grower could ask for.
Even though Chile was a welcome environment for growing grapes and had the attention of one of the most talented winemaking regions in the world, Bordeaux, it wasn't until the 1990s that Chile entered the world wine market as a major player. Plagued by political and economic instability, Chile's grand Chateaus focused on the low quality, workhorse grape called pais. Pais was used for the production of jug wines in Chile for much of the twentieth century. It was in the 1990s that Chile got a boost economically from a change in political regimes. This attracted influence and money from the established wine producers of Bordeaux once again. This influence guided Chile into the world wine market and specifically onto our shelves here in the United States.
Many of Chile's vineyards are located around the city of Santiago. The Maipo Valley includes the city of Santiago and the areas within a few hours drive. The northernmost growing region is the Aconcagua Valley, named for the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemisphere, Mount Aconcagua. Casablanca, also to the north, is one of the coolest grape growing areas in Chile, because of its maritime environment and altitude. Rapel, Maule, Italta, Colchagua, Curicó, and Bio-Bio are all located in the central valleys of Chile, south of the city of Santiago.
In the last few decades Chile planted more mainstream varietals such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, carmènere, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot. Recently, Chile has taken an interest in producing better quality, collectable bottles of wine. Utilizing the natural resources, such as its rocky terrain and altitude and lowering yields, winemakers are producing some incredible, cellar-worthy, bottles of wine. These wines are attracting the attention of the market-makers in the wine world. Chilean 'Reservas' are able to rival wines of Bordeaux and Napa Valley and are very reasonably priced.
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 7/9
Let's visit Chile and Argentina
Cantaluna Sauv Blanc $12.29
Catena Chardonnay 90 pts. Wine Advocate $17.29
Dona Auristele $11.99
Perez Cruz COT (Malbec) Reserve 91 pts. Wine & Spirits $23.99
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
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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