Wednesday Taste
Holiday Drinks
Stop by this Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to sample four
libations for the holidays from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
Each one of these items is a great dessert for guests and
a fine treat for those with a sweet tooth.
November 12, 2008 - Wednesday
Holiday drink ideas!
St. Nicholas Commandaria Desert Wine
(oldest wine being made) - $18.99
Quinta do Portal Fine Ruby Porto - $15.99
Knickers Irish Cream - $13.99
We will also taste a
Yummy Pumpkin Pie Cocktail:
Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur,
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur,
Butterscotch Schnapps, and
Half & Half
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.
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.
Dessert wine for those special moments
A true dessert wine is made from grapes that were allowed to hang on the vine beyond their regular harvest. These grapes ripen to saturated sugar levels and concentrated flavors. There are many risks in leaving the grapes on the vine to their typical harvest time. Grapes can be ruined by frost. They are also susceptible to fall rain, which will bloat them with water and dilute their concentration. Then there are molds and fungus that will rot them right on the vine. Every critter around is waiting for those grapes to ripen too, so if the weather doesn't get you, the birds and rodents will. Every day a grower leaves their grapes on the vine is a gamble against mother nature. Grape growers face all these obstacles just getting their regular crop of grapes ripened, imagine the anxiety involved with leaving grapes on the vine into December and beyond.
High sugar levels allow yeast to create alcohol levels upwards of 16%. Once the wine reaches level of alcohol, the yeast becomes dormant and no more fermentation takes place. A dessert wine producer can then elect to add a dollop of brandy or other spirits to stabilize the wine and elevate the alcohol level beyond 16%. This added alcohol adds more body to the already nectar like wine. Even though the yeast consumed as much sugar as it could, the wine is left with residual sugar (abbreviated RS).
Dessert wines come from every growing region and represent all price and quality levels. Their flavors are as varied too, with saturated notes of raspberries, marmalade, crushed pecans, toffee, honey, clove, dried pineapples, apple pie, peaches, and chocolate covered cherries. Many are fortified with spirits. Others are infected by botrytis cinerea, or Noble Rot, a mold that draws the water from the grape intensifying its flavors. Late harvested grapes are hand picked with care. Dessert wines are very limited in production, because they are a gamble against the weather.
Good dessert wines should have a mouthwatering dose of acidity too, which will complement and balance the natural sweetness. Dessert wines can come in ornate bottles in 750ml, 375ml and 187ml sizes. Because of their intense concentration and expense, some small bottles are the perfect size for a dessert libation.
Indulgent, sweet, rich, and special, dessert wines are the ideal offering for holiday guests. They make a great gift as well. With a wide range of styles and grape varieties, they offer a unique experience with every bottle.
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
November 12, 2008 - Wednesday
Holiday drink ideas!
St Nicholas Commandaria Desert wine
(oldest wine being made) - $18.99
Quinta do Portal Fine Ruby Porto - $15.99
Knickers Irish Cream - $13.99
Yummy Pumpkin Pie Cocktail:
made with Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur,
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Butterscotch Schnapps, and Half & Half
November 19, 2008 - Wednesday
Wine to pair with the holiday turkey
Monchof Estates Riesling - $15.49
Qupe Chard/Viognier - $18.99
Van Duzer Pinot Rose - on sale $12.49
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - $18.99
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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