Libations Wine & Spirits in Aurora, Terrapura Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Terrapura Chilean Carmenere, New Age White, New Age Red, 1+1 Cava Brut Spanish Sparkling

It's Graduation Season!

In-Store Tasting 5/13

Stop by on Thursday, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, to visit South American wines and to be tickled by a sparkling wine perfect for your college graduate.

=> The sauvignon blanc from Chile is brimming with grapefruit and melon flavors, perfect for grilled salmon.
=> Offering a smoky character, the carmenere from Chile boasts roasted cherry skins and charred spice pods.
=> The white blend from Argentina is a 50-50 blend of sauvignon blanc and malvasia. Zesty and elegant, the sauvignon blanc offers citrus, while the malvasia contributes floral nuances.
=> The red blend from Argentina is a 50-50 blend of merlot and malbec.
=> Finally, the Cava is perfect for celebrations, especially with its synergistic label. Your graduate will notice immediately, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of the parts with this little refreshing bubbly.

Get ready for the Grads! - May 13, 2010
Terrapura Chilean Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
Terrapura Chilean Carmenere $10.99
New Age White (Argentina) $11.99
New Age Red (Argentina) $10.99
1+1 Cava Brut Spanish Sparkling $14.99

Stop by on THURSDAY to sample 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 Cava.

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.

Coupons!

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.

A bottle of Xampàn from my Cava
Spanish sparkling wine, called Cava, is made like the expensive stuff from Champagne, but is priced like an everyday bottle of wine. Cava producers follow the strict Méthode Champenois, the process used to make Champagne. The use of this meticulous practice makes Cava an incredible value for the money. Spanish law dictates that a bottle of Cava must undergo 1 year of bottle fermentation and aging before it can be sold. If a bottle of Cava ferments for 18 months in the Spanish caves, it can officially be called a Reserva. When the aging is 30 months or more, the sparkling wine can be called a Gran Reserva.
     The name Xampàn, the Catalan word for Champagne, was used for Spanish sparkling wine for over one hundred years. It was only when Spain joined the European Union that it agreed to find another name for its very popular bubbly. In theory, Spain was incorrect naming its sparkling wine after Champagne, because this is a place, not a style of wine. However, the quality of Xampàn mimicked those prestigious wines of France. When Spain finally settled on a new name for its sparkling wine it looked to the language of Catalan once again. Cava, the new name for Spain's refreshing sparkler is the Catalan word for the caves used to age the bottles of sparkling wine.
     Spanish Cava is second in European sparkling wine sales, right behind Champagne. It is a perfect example of how Spain is enjoying a renaissance in its vineyards and bodegas. Most Cava is produced from the three grapes, macabeo, parellada, and xarel-lo; however, some producers are starting to add amounts of chardonnay and pinot noir to their cuvées as well. Macabeo, parellada, xarel-lo do not age well, so Cava should be consumed while it is young. This is never a problem since they are so inexpensive; we can't help but drink them right away!
     Cava is the official name for sparkling wine produced in designated areas in parts of Catalan. Unlike the traditions of old world wines, you will not find the name of the place on the bottle of Cava. The name Cava is the official place, even though it is a collection of areas and this moniker on a label is a guarantee of quality. Its impressive packaging makes these sparkling wine an impressive gift as well.

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! <==

May 20, 2010
Maryhill Winery Wines
2009 Washington Winery of the Year!
Maryhill Viognier $16.99
Maryhill Pinot Grigio $13.49
Maryhill Winemakers Red $13.99
Maryhill Syrah $18.99

May 27, 2010
Memorial Day Red Whites ↦ Rose!
Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Rose $ 9.49
A Mystery White (we will be blind tasting)
Glory Day Red Zinfandel $ 9.49
A yummy patriotic wine!
Jar Head Read Blend $ 12.49
(A portion of the profits are donated to injured or fallen Marines!)

June 3rd, 2010
Great Italian Wines
featuring Vigna Dogarina Vinyards
Sforsin Prosecco $16.99
Pinot Grigio $15.98
Ros de Plana $19.99
(Cab-Rabosa Blend)
DeCano $19.99
(Cab-Merlot Blend)

June 10, 2010
Clayhouse Wines
Clayhouse White Blend $14.49
(Kitchen sink blend Yummy!)
Clayhouse Adobe Red Blend $14.49
87 points Kens Wine Guide
Clayhouse Paso Robles Malbec $14.49
89 points Winereviewonline.com
Clayhouse Cabernet $14.49
"Incredible Value" USA Today

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.