Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
750ml Sale 3/16 through 4/20
Stock Up Sale
Buy 6 - Get the 7th Free
Buy six bottles of 750ml wine or liquor and
get the seventh bottle for free, beginning today, March 16, 2010.
Stock up on your favorites now through April 20, 2010.
You can mix or match 750ml bottles for the next few weeks.
Free bottle is of equal or lesser value of purchased items.
(Beer is excluded. Sale and close out items are excluded.
In-store tasting items, taking the 15% discount
during tasting hours, are excluded.)
In-Store Tasting 3/18
This week we feature wines with green labels!
The featured riesling is perfect for leftover corned beef and cabbage.
Its buxom ripeness and touch of residual sugar is perfect for
hot food like chile rellenos smothered in hot chile verde,
or jungle curry spiked with a touch of coconut milk.
Organic wines are very popular these days and the
sauvignon blanc we are pouring on Thursday is a refreshing, zesty offering
from one of our favorite wineries.
The red blend is a compilation of
44% zinfandel, 32% petite sirah, 16% syrah, 5% malbec, 4% grenache and 2% mourvedre.
Loved vintage after vintage, the synergy of flavors is a classic example of how the
whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Finally, the Chilean syrah is one of our favorite reds.
A blend of 90.5% syrah and 9.5% carmenere,
this sultry red is a complex and heady treat for the eyes, nose, and tongue.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Shamrock" Green Label Wines
(Wines with green labels for Saint Pattys Week.)
Valkenberg Riesling (Germany) $9.49
Green Truck Sauv Blanc Organic! (California) $9.99
Clayhouse Adobe Red Blend (California) $15.29
Perez Cruz Syrah (Chile) $23.49
Named one of Wine & Spirits
"Top 100 Wineries of the Year."
Stop by on THURSDAY to sample each from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
Receive a 15% off discount, for any wine being poured as an in-store sample,
during the tasting hours.
Read about organic wine.
Buy 6 - Get the 7th Free
Buy six bottles of 750ml wine or liquor and
get the seventh bottle for free beginning today, March 16, 2010.
Stock up on your favorites now through April 20, 2010.
You can mix or match 750ml bottles for the next few weeks.
Free bottle is of equal or lesser value of purchased items.
(Beer is excluded. Sale and close out items are excluded.
In-store tasting items, taking the 15% discount,
during tasting hours, are excluded.)
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.
Libations offers you two different
coupons--with no expirations dates.
Both of these coupons can save you up to 15% off your purchase.
Either coupon is a great value,
save
$3.00 on $20.00 -or $5.00 on $30.00.
Organic Wine
The use of the word organic has had many uses over the last few decades. Scientifically, the only thing organic meant was the item contains carbon chains, i.e. is or was once alive. This wasn't particularly useful in deciphering all those claims plastered across food labels. Over time the government stepped in and created meaning for the word organic, by passing the National Organic Foods Act in 1990. Fermented beverages were included in this legislation.
According to the USDA: "Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; petroleum-based fertilizers or sewage sludge-based fertilizers; bio-engineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled "organic," a government approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards."
The National Organic Program (NOP) under the USDA, was established set guidelines for processing and labeling organic products and maintains a list of all allowable and prohibited practices in regard to organic products. NOP works directly with the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) to define four categories of organic wine. The ATF and USDA do not work directly with wine producers in regard to organic certification; the wine industry has established independent certification agencies who report directly to the USDA.
The highest certification is designated "100% Organic" and must contain 100% organically grown grapes and other ingredients and follow organic production methods set forth by NOP. The label will include the USDA seal and disclose the name of the organic certification agency used. No additional sulfites are added and the sulfite levels must fall at or below the 100 parts per million.
The second highest certification is "Organic" wine. This level is identical to the previous definition except that 5% of the ingredients can be non-organic because they are not available in an organic form.
The third certification uses the language "Made with Organic Grapes" or "Organically Grown." This level allows for up to 30% of the ingredients be non-organic because they are not available in an organic form. The label will not contain the USDA seal, but will disclose the certifying agency's name. The organic ingredients will be listed on the label. Adding sulfites is permitted, but the wine still must still fall at or below 100 parts per million of sulfites.
The final definition set up by the USDA is called "Some Organic Ingredients." This category covers all wines that are produced from less than 70% organic grapes and other ingredients. It will not carry the USDA seal, nor will it disclose a certifying agency. It is not permitted to refer to any organic practices.
Many people believe organic wines are sulfite free. This is not true because grape skins contain sulfites. Three of the four organic wine definitions define how much of this naturally occurring sulfite is permitted in the final product. Wines with less sulfites have a shorter shelf life and oxidize quicker once open than wines with higher levels of sulfites.
Bio-dynamically farmed grapes meet and usually exceed the organic standards, although they do not have a certification program at this time. Organic and bio-dynamic farmers use beneficial bugs, bees, birds, bats, and ground cover plants to control detrimental bugs, diseases, and weeds. More and more growers and producers are following the organic definitions, but many are not paying to have their wine organically certified. Some growers and producers say the certification process is expensive and bureaucratic. They promote the production of organic wines without the government stamp of approval, even though they have not paid for the certification. Less chemicals and more natural methods of farming seems to be the popular trend with many small wine producers, which pairs well with the healthy life styles many Americans enjoy.
Case Discounts
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 Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm we pour samples for you.
Join us on selected Fridays too.
Upcoming Tasting Events
==> In-store tasting is now on Thursdays! <==
March 18, 2010
Shamrock" Green Label Wines
(wines with green labels for St Pattys Week)
Valkenberg Riesling (Germany) $9.49
Green Truck Sauv Blanc Organic! (California) $9.99
Clayhouse Adobe Red Blend (California) $15.29
Perez Cruz Syrah (Chile) $23.49
Named one of Wine & Spirits "Top 100 Wineries of the Year."
March 25th, 2010
South African Great Finds
Vinum Chenin Blanc $12.99
87 points Wine Enthusiasts
Jardin Sauv Blanc - NEW!
Vinum Cabernet $15.99
88 points Wine Enthusiasts
Fair Valley Pinotage $10.49 - NEW!
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir $20.49 - NEW!
April 1st, 2010
Easter Spectaculars!
from Wine Source
Taft Street Russian River Chardonnay $18.99
91 points Best Buy Wine & Spirits
Vineyards Chardonnay NEW!
Taft Street Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $16.99
Sonoma Coast Vinyards Freestone Hills Pinot Noir $43.99
As always, you will receive a 15% discount on wines,
and a 10% discount on beers and spirits during all tasting events!
SPECIAL PRICING DURING TASTING HOURS
Thursday 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, Tallyn's Reach, Saddle Rock,
Pride's Crossings, Shenandoah, Park Villas, Inverness, Meadow Hills, Foxfield,
Cottonwood, Pleasant Run, Heritage Eagle Bend and Littleton, Colorado area.
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,
Aurora, Castle Rock, Franktown or Inverness, 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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