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"When I read about the evils of drinking wine,
I gave up reading"
- Rob Hutchison |
Archive of Email NewslettersThese links are an archive of past events. They are offered as a referrence. Please note that some items may be out of stock after the event and are no longer discounted. Tasting discounts are valid only the day those particular items are featured. Take a look at our current newletter. Some items may not be carried in the future.E-Newsletter Sign-Up
(No tasting held Thursday, August 5th.) July 29, 2010 -- Pillar Box White Blend, Humanitas Oak Free Chardonnay, Pillar Box Red Blend, and Morse Code Shiraz. Read about the unoaked chardonnay. July 22, 2010 -- Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Macon-Villages White Burgundy, Los Frailes Organic Monastrell, and Fritz Allendorf Pinot Noir Rose. That's Spatburgunder to you! Read about monastrell (mourvedre). July 15, 2010 -- Sample wines from the Western Slope Colorado Wines, Garrett Estate Chardonnay, Stoney Mesa Pinot Gris, Stoney Mesa Cabernet, and Cottonwood Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about the Colordo wine industry. July 8, 2010 -- Sample wines from Dog Gone Wines; Pug Pear, Pomeranian Pomegranate, Retriever Riesling, and Sergios Sangria. Read about novelty wines benefit from the global grape glut. June 24, 2010 -- Sample wines from Zaca Mesa Wines from Santa Ynez Valley. We will pour Zaca Mesa Viognier, Chardonnay, Z Cuvee, and Syrah. Read about Rhone Rangers. June 17, 2010 -- We sample Castello Banfi Centine Rose, Centine Bianco, Centine Rosso, and Castello Banfi Chianti Classico. Read about Chianti. June 10, 2010 -- Clayhouse White Blend, Adobe Red Blend, Clayhouse Paso Robles Malbec, and Clayhouse Cabernet "Incredible Value" USA Today Read about Paso Robles. June 3, 2010 -- Taste wine from Vigna Dogarina Vineyards. We will sample Sforsin Prosecco, Ca di Pietra Pinot Grigio, Vigna Dogarina Ros de Plana, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and rabosa, and DeCano, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Read about Prosecco. May 27, 2010 -- Memorial Day Red, Whites & Rose! Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Rose, A Mystery White (we will be blind tasting), Glory Day Red Zinfandel, and Jar Head Red Blend. May 20, 2010 -- Maryhill Winery Wines, Washington Winery of the Year! Maryhill Viognier, Pinot Gris, Winemakers Red, and Syrah. Read about viognier. May 13, 2010 -- Taste Terrapura Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Terrapura Chilean Carmenere, 
New Age White, New Age Red, and 1+1 Cava Brut Spanish Sparkling.
Read about Cava. May 6, 2010 -- 786 California Chardonnay, Turner Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet, Sweet Baby White Sparkling, Sweet Baby Red Sparkling Read about Brachetto d' Asti. April 29, 2010 -- Mirth Chardonnay, Sineann Pinot Gris, Jezebel Pinot Noir, and Sharecroppers Cabernet Read about Washington State wines. April 22, 2010 -- Taste White Tail Chardonnay, Delorimier Sauvignon Blanc, Berghold Foot Stomp Zinfandel, and Berghold Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about Enology, how wine is made. 
April 15, 2010 --
Taste Kanbara Bride of the Fox Sake, Ginger Mango Sparkling Sake,
Tozai Living Jewel, Rihaku Wandering Poet, and Shizuku Divine Droplets.
Read about Sake. April 8, 2010 -- Some great Oldies and Newbies, Calico Rose, Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc, Evohe Granache, and Pares Balta Mas Elena. Read about New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. April 1, 2010 -- Taft Street Russian River Chardonnay, Vineyards Chardonnay, Taft Street Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, and Sonoma Coast Vineyards Freestone Hills Pinot Noir. 
Read about the grapes of Burgundy.
March 25, 2010 -- Vinum Chenin Blanc, Jardin Sauvignon Blanc, Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon, Fair Valley Pinotage, and Paul Cluver Pinot Noir. Read about new world wines. March 18, 2010 -- Valkenberg Riesling, Green Truck Sauv Blanc Organic, Clayhouse Adobe Red Blend, Perez Cruz Syrah. Read about organic wine. March 11, 2010 -- Per Bacca / Veraison Distributors this Thursday. Enjoy samples of Humanitas Oak Free Chardonnay, Rojo Garnacha, Morse Code Padthaway Shiraz, and Tinto Figuero Roble 4 Month. Read about the wine aging system of Spain. March 4, 2010 -- Taste four selections from Periano Estates Winery. Read about four generations making wine in California, dating back to the 1870s. Peirano Viognier, Peirano Chardonnay, Peirano "The Other" Red Blend, and Peirano Cabernet Sauvignon. February 25, 2010 -- Taste super California wines. Hess Select Monterey Chardonnay, Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet, and Louis Martini Napa Cabernet. Read about Monterey. Receive a 15% off discount, for any wine being poured as an in-store sample, during the tasting hours. February 18, 2010 -- Great winter reds for warming the chill away. Rojo Garnacha, Spain, Elsa Bianchi Malbec, Argentina, Francis Coppola Rosso Blend, California, and Pali Riviera Pinot Noir, Sonoma. Read about garnacha. February 11, 2010 -- Valentine's Day picks for your sweetie. Triebaumer Rose Von Der, Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Bachetto d'Acqui, Saint Francis "RED" Blend, and Fab Red Blend.Read about gewurztraminer. Read about Bachetto. February 3, 2010 -- Wines from Chile for our in-store tasting this week. Casillero del Diablo Gewurztraminer, Ventisquero Carmenere, Perez Cruz Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Maquis Lien Red Blend. Read about gewurztraminer.  January 24, 2010 -- Great imported wines this week, Bivio Pinot Grigio, Northfield Frog Rock Chardonnay, Juno Red Blend, and Atalaya Red Blend. Read about blended wines. January 18, 2010 -- Sauvion Vouvray, Renwood OVZ (Old Vine Zinfandel), Renwood Syrah, and Christine Andrews Malbec. Read about old vines. December 11, 2009 -- Peppercorn and Rosemary Roast paired with Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon. Try this recipe with 337 Cabernet Sauvignon. Happy Hanukkah. November 30, 2009 -- Shrimp stir fry recipe with some heat. Pair this with Charles Smith's Kung Fu Girl Riesling. Read about riesling. November 23, 2009 -- Two great recipes for your Thanksgiving. Cranberry Pear Chutney and Layered Pumpkin Cheese Pie. Libations recommends Jezebel Pinot Noir, Incognito Viognier, and Qupe Chardonnay/Viognier Blend for Thanksgiving. November 18, 2009 -- Louis Jadot Beaujolais Rose, The White Knight Viognier, Cartlidge & Brown Pinot Noir, Conundrum White Table Wine, and Gruet Blanc de Blanc Sparkling. Read about pairing wine with turkey. November 11, 2009 -- Libations Wine & Spirits in Aurora, Cru Vin Dogs Wines, Greyhound, Labrador Sauvignon Blanc, Golden Retriever Chardonnay, Portrait Series Bloodhound Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, Lucky Yellow Lab Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. Read about Cru Vin Dogs, Mary Snellgrove, and how Grand Vin trained salesmen created an exceptional wine. A portion from each bottles goes to Alie Foundation, http://www.alie.org/. Over the holidays, the Libations newsletter will be featuring food and wine pairing. We will include a favorite recipe and a few wine choices from our eclectic inventory, perfect to maximize your gastronomic experience. We are inviting all of you amateur (and not so amateur) chefs to email us with your favorite recipes. We will choose a few recipes from our readers over the holidays, with an accompanied wine selection. Of course we will give you credit for the culinary creation if you like. We know many imaginative cooks patronize our store, so send us one or two of your favorite recipes and we may feature it on an upcoming newsletter over the holiday season. November 4, 2009 -- Mac Murray Pinot Gris, Mac Murray Pinot Noir, Bridlewood Chardonnay, and Ghost Pines Merlot. It is rumored that one in four bottle of wines purchased in the United States is sold by Gallo. Gallo is so lucrative it has created an arm of its company featuring fine wines. They partnered with top quality small and medium sized producers, gave them a budget to market their wines and upgrade their facilities, while allowing them to operate with their original staff and philosophy. Read about Monterey AVA (American Viticultural Area). Boy Hope Girls Hope thanks you for making their event a success! October 28, 2009 -- Scary Wines Libations Wine in Colorado, (okay, scary labels, tasty wine), Anarkos Vigneto Puglia Italian Blend, The Velvet Devil Charles Smith Winery, Apothic Red Blend, Vampire Merlot or Pinot Noir, and EVIL Australian Cabernet. Read about novelty labels in the global grape glut. Boy Hope Girls Hope thanks you for making their event a success! October 21, 2009 -- Stop by to taste great Spanish Wines, Juan Gil Jumilla Monastrell, Vega Del Castillo Garnacha, and Beryna Alicante Monastell. Read about Spanish grapes. Boy Hope Girls Hope thanks you for making their event a success! October 14, 2009 -- Stop by to taste Rodney Strong Wines, Rodney Strong Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Zinfandel, Rodney Strong Merlot, and Rodney Strong Cabernet. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is this Friday, October 16, 2009. October 7, 2009 -- Stop by to taste Tolosa Winery Unoaked Chardonnay, Tolosa Estate Pinot Noir, Tolosa Estate Syrah and Tolosa Cabernet Sauvignon (New!). Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Read about unoakded chardonnay. September 30, 2009 -- Stop by to taste Peirano Estates Viognier, Starborough Sauvignon Blanc, Las Rocas "Old Vine Garnacha" and Tamari Malbec. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Read about viognier. September 23, 2009 -- Stop by to taste Independent Producer Chardonnay and Merlot, Firesteed Pinot Noir, Robert Sinskey Merlot. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Auction items will be displayed in the store starting 9/15. Read about merlot. September 16, 2009 -- Stop by to taste Francis Ford Coppola Director's cut. We will be pouring chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, and cabernet sauvignon on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Auction items will be displayed in the store starting 9/15. September 9, 2009 -- we will be tasting new wines we have just brought into inventory. We will sample a wonderful, budget conscious wine from Spain, a spicy primitivo, a refreshing sauv-blanc, and finally, one of the darlings of Cali-Chard, Sonoma Cutrer. We are pouring samples from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Auction items will be displayed in the store starting 9/15. September 2, 2009 -- Taste Taft Street Russian River Chardonnay, Taft Street Pinot Noir, Alfredo Roca Malbec, and Altura 1024 Cabernet Sauvignon. Boy Hope Girls Hope Annual Wine and Beer tasting is looking of sponsors and items of the silent auction. Auction items will be displayed in the store starting 9/15. August 26, 2009 -- wines from Grand Vin Distributing will be featured 8/26/2009. Angeline Sauvignon Blanc, Angeline Chardonnay, Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon, Rex Hill Pinot Noir. Read about Somoma. August 19, 2009 -- Taste wines from Global Vineyard Importers. Global Vineyard Importers was founded in the spring of 2001 by three wine industry professionals. The company's mission was to create a small, quality-oriented importer, specializing in up-and-coming labels, principally from family-owned boutique wineries, with a focus on the wineries of South America. We are pouring samples from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Global Vineyard Importers, Calcu 2009 Rose, Tercos 2006 Malbec, Tercos 2006 Sangiovese, and Ricardo Santos 2007 Malbec. August 12, 2009 -- New Wines in Stock! Aurora Cellars Brazilian Wines, Propietary Red and Chardonnay, Chime Chardonnay, Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Blend. Read about Brazilian wine. August 5, 2009 -- August 5th, 2009 swing by on Wednesday to sample wines from 3 Girls Winery and Old Vine Zinfandel. We are pouring samples from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Oak Ridge Wines, 3 Girls Chardonnay, 3 Girls Pinot Noir, 3 Girls Cabernet, and OVZ Zinfandel. Read about how old vine wine is a great value. July 29, 2009 -- Wednesday, July 29st, 2009, we will taste Dog Days Cocktails! Bacardi Mojitos, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, and Coyote Gold Margaritas - the microbrew of margaritas. Read about how Tequila and mezcal. July 22, 2009 -- Wednesday, July 22, 2009, we will taste Da Vinci Pinot Grigio, Rancho Zabaco Sauvignon Blanc, Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel, and Da Vinci Sto. Ippolito Merlot/Syrah Blend. Read about Giovanni Nencini and Da Vinci Winery. July 15, 2009 -- Wednesday, July 15, 2009, we will taste Mirth Chardonnay, O'Reilly's Chardonnay, A to Z Pinot Noir, Piedra Roja Pinot Noir (from Sineann). Read about Oregon wine history. July 8, 2009 -- Summer Yummers! Wednesday, July 8st, 2009, we will taste Sun Garden Gerwurztraminer, Sun Garden Riesling, Jacuzzi Sangiovese, and Jacuzzi Barbera. Read about Jacuzi Winery history. July 1, 2009 -- Read about California styled Chardonnay. Wednesday, July 1st, 2009, we will taste Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc, Fleur Chardonnay, Russian Jack Pinot Noir, and Fleur Pinot Noir. June 24, 2009 -- Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 taste Luna "Freakout" White Blend, a rich and refreshing blend of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and pinot grigio. We will also be tasting Hanna Sauvignon Blanc, 14 Hands Merlot, and 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about sauvignon blanc. June 17, 2009 -- 6/17/2009 taste Maso Canali Pinot Grigio, White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, and Montinore Sweet Riesling. 6/19/2009 taste Samuel Smiths Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Oatmeal Stout and Organic Cider. June 10, 2009 -- Deshutes Mirror Mirror is only sold at Libations currently. We are the only retailer to carry this wonderful beer brewed by Deschutes. June 3, 2009 -- Taste Rias Baixas Nessa Albarino, Fuente Elvira Verdejo, New Age White Blend, Mountain View Cabernet Sauvignon, Sagebrush Blend - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. May 27, 2009 -- Memorial Week Red, White, and Rose tasting. We explore some great bottles for ushering in the warm weather, backyard barbeques, and hanging out on the deck. Altrea White "The Choir" blend of Roussanne/Viognier -- 90 Points Wine Advocate, Cru Vin Dogs Golden Retriever Chardonnay, Charles & Charles Washington Rose (Charles Smith and Charles Bieler), and Cycles "Gladiator" Syrah. May 20, 2009 -- Shannon Ridge Wines, Viognier, Chardonnay, Wrangler Red and San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal Winner, Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about mountains and growing great wine grapes. May 13, 2009 -- Vina Perez Cruz has one of the most modern wineries in South America, mixing function with beauty. The wines are a great value for the money, showcasing the quality Chile can deliver. Reserva Carmenere, Reserva Syrah, Reverva (COT) Malbec, and Reserva Cabernet. Read about carmenere. May 6, 2009 -- Our Daily Red, Bonterra Syrah, Natura Chardonny, and Natura Cabernet Sauvignon. Sultry Wines, California White Blend, California Red Blend, Paso Robles Cabernet, and Magness Cabernet Sauvignon. Sultry is a new line of wine with ripe, complex profiles. A great value for the money. An collection of undiscovered gems. Magness Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from old vine cabernet sauvignon, grown in Napa Valley at the University of Davis academic vineyards. This cabernet sauvignon is exceptional for the money and carries with it the care of hundreds of famous winemakers from all over the world, graduates of UC Davis' Oenology program. Read about King Cab. April 29, 2009 -- We pour Joel Gott Wines this week. Joel Gott has been a personality in the Napa Valley for several decades. Joel and his brother Duncan grew a fruit stand into the fresh food market that helped build the Napa food scene. He and Duncan started Taylor’s Automatic Refresher in St. Helena, a hip eatery with nostaligic roots, which has grown to several other locations. Along with having an impressive career in the food industry, Joel has been winemaker for several wine producers. He is one of the original Three Thieves. Gott and his wife, Sarah (winemaker at Joseph Phelps and Quintessa) decided to start their own wine as a custom label. Soon, the demand created by their talent convinced them to create their own brand. The marriage of food and wine in the Gotts' lives is apparent in every sip. If you have not tried Joel and Sarah's wines, you should stop by on Wednesday. They are very special and you will agree are a great value for the money. April 22, 2009 -- Our Daily Red, Bonterra Syrah, Natura Chardonny, and Natura Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about organic wine. Boulevard Brewing Friday, Single Wide IPA, ZON Belgian Syle Witbier, Double Wide IPA, Long Strange Tripel, Boulevard Saison, and Sixth Glass Quadruple. April 15, 2009 -- Rosenblum Chardonnay, Rosenblum Zinfandel, Rosenblum Petite Syrah, and Rosenblum Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about Kent Rosenblum. Boulevard Brewing Friday, Single Wide IPA, ZON Belgian Syle Witbier, Double Wide IPA, Long Strange Tripel, Boulevard Saison, and Sixth Glass Quadruple. April 8, 2009 -- Easter picks! BR Cohn Carneros Chardonnay, California, La Playa Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Chile, Boom Boom Syrah, Washington, Mumm Napa Blanc de Noir Sparkling, California, (89 points Wine Enthusiast). Read about pairing wine with ham. April 1, 2009 -- Spring Break in Spain! Fuente Elvira Verdejo Rueda, Don Ramon Garnacha/Tempranillo, El Arte d Vivir Ribera del Duero, and Pablo Menguante Garnacha. Read about Rueda and Verdejo. March 25, 2009 -- South American wine. New Age White Blend, Argentina, Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Argentina Amato Sur Malbec/Syrah/Bonarda, Mendoza, Argentina, and Layer Cake Malbec, Argentina. Read about Malbec. March 18, 2009 -- Pinot Party Week! O'Reilly's Pinot Gris, Oregon, Montoya Pinot Noir, California, French Maid, France, and Permutation, Australia. Read about Monterey's Growing Opportunities. March 11, 2009 -- Ironstone Vineyards. Ironstone offers a line of value priced wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvingon. Read about Cabernet Franc. March 4, 2009 -- Value based wine, Red Rock Merlot, Guenoc Victorian Claret, Columbia Valley Gerwurztraminer, and Columbia Valley Riesling. Read about Claret. February 25, 2009 -- Value based wines, Napa Valley Sauv Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Cline Cellars Old Vine Mourvedre, and Cline Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel. Read how to Adjust your palate to taste the gamut. February 18, 2009 -- We pour Leopold Brothers Spirits. Read about new trends in artisan spirits. February 11, 2009 -- We pour Valentine Stickies: Banfi Rosa Regale, Canella Bellini Wine Cocktail, Wilson Almond Champagne, and Wilson Decadencia Old Vine Chocolate Port. Read about dessert wine, for those special moments. February 4, 2009 -- We pour Charles Smith Winery: Holy Cow Chardonnay, Holy Cow Merlot, Boom Boom Syrah, and Kung Fu Girl Riesling. January 28, 2009 -- Cupcake Vineyards are ALL BARGAINS at $11.29 each. Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, Cupcake Chardonnay, Cupcake Merlot, and Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about Washington State wines. January 21, 2009 -- We pour Altos de la Hoya Monastrell, Finca Luzon Jumilla Red Blend, Baronia Flora d' Englora, and Carramimbre Duero Roble. Read about the grape varieties of Spain. January 14, 2009 -- We pour Peter Lehman Aussie Riesling, Peter Lehman Clancy's Blend, Peter Lehman Barossa Shiraz, and Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz. November 19, 2008 -- Wine to pair with the holiday turkey: Monchof Estates Riesling, Qupe Chardonnay-Viognier, Van Duzer Pinot Rose, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Read about pairing wine with turkey. November 12, 2008 -- St. Nicholas Commandaria Desert Wine, (oldest wine being made), Quinta do Portal Fine Ruby Porto, and Knickers Irish Cream. We will also taste a Yummy Pumpkin Pie Cocktail: Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Butterscotch Schnapps, and Half & Half Read about dessert wine. November 5, 2008 -- Stop by to taste 90+ point wines from Spain and Argentina. Catena Chardonnay, Tres Ojo Old Vine Garnacha, Crios Malbec, and Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo. Read about tempranillo. October 23, 2008 -- Frighteningly good Halloween wines. Vampire Rouge, Incognito Rouge, Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, and Evil Cabernet Sauvignon. Read about novelty labels in the global wine glut. October 15, 2008 -- Stop by to taste four 90+ red wines from Australia. 2up Shiraz - 90 points Wine Advocate, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cab/Shiraz - 91 points Wine Advocate, Shingleback Shiraz - 90 points Wine Enthusiast, Epsilon Barossa Shiraz - 90 points Wine Advocate. October 8, 2008 -- October is breast cancer awareness month. We pour four wines that donate money to breast cancer research. Read about grenache, syrah, and mourvedre. September 30, 2008 -- Try four new wines this Wednesday from New Zealand and Australia. Read about new world styles of winemaking in an old world industry. September 23, 2008 -- Try Vina Tarapaca this Wednesday! We pour four great brews this Friday, Eugene City Brewery and Port City Brewing. September 17, 2008 -- Prichards Distillery comes to us from Kelso, Tennessee. Much of the unique character of Prichards' Fine Rum may be directly attributed to its production in small batches using our classic copper pot still techniques and rigid quality control standards. Read about the artisan spirits industry growing in the United States. September 3, 2008 -- Try new wines this Wednesday! Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting details. Buy your tickets online here. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! August 27, 2008 -- Cocetti wines are from a local couple, following their winemaking dream. David and Pat Cocetti live in Denver, but travel to California several times a year to produce their own wine label. Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting details. Buy your tickets online here. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! August 20, 2008 -- California Gems. Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting details. Buy your tickets online here. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! August 13, 2008 -- Emerald Hills Vineyards and Shmaltz Brewing! Coney Island Brews! Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting details. Buy your tickets online here. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! August 6, 2008 -- Domaine du Pre Baron Touraine, Loire, France, Chateau Haut Rian 2007 Bordeaux Blanc, France, Le Hauts de la Brune 2005 Rouge, Languedoc, France, Chateau Guillou Bordeaux 2005 Rouge, France. Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting details. Buy your tickets online here. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! July 30, 2008 -- Read about ripasso. Stellina di Notte Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali Pinot Grigio, Rubizzio Sangiovese, and Zenato Ripassa. New Sunday hours. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! July 23, 2008 -- Mirassou Reisling, Tolosa Estates Chardonnay, Lake Sonoma Zinfandel, and Tolosa Estates Syrah. New Sunday hours. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. Don't forget, Libations has a great customer appreciation program! July 16, 2008 -- Le Bonheur Sauvignon Blanc, Vinum Chenin Blanc, Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon, Warwick Three Cape Ladies. Unibroue Brewery La Terrible, Ephemere, Blanche De Chambly, and Don de Dieu. Read about South Africa. New Sunday hours. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. July 9, 2008 -- Cantaluna Sauvignon Blanc, Catena Chardonnay, Dona Auristele. Perez Cruz COT (Malbec) Reserva, Argentina. Read about Chile. New Sunday hours. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. July 2, 2008 -- Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Pinot Grigio, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay, and Geyser Peak Cabernet. New Sunday hours. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. June 25, 2008 -- Hot Summer Whights! Sun Garden Riesling, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Fritz Sauvignon Blanc, and Fritz Chardonnay. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. June 18, 2008 -- We sample Gazela Vinho Verde, Pampano Rueda, Montebuena Rioja, Villa Creek Mas de Maha on June 18, 2008. New June sales. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. June 11, 2008 -- The Magnificent Wine Company, House White Blend or House Red Blend, Salvestrin Retaggio, or Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio. New June sales. Be a sponsor of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Benefit Wine Tasting. June 4, 2008 -- When we tasted them we were convinced! Barokes "Canned" Wines . . . yes wine in a can and they taste great! Barokes Chardonnay, Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Shiraz, and Blanc de Noir all sold in a cute little 4 pack with a handle. Each can is 250ml, which means the six pack equates to less than $10 a standard 750ml bottle, yet they are in smaller containers. Great for camping, hiking, concerts, golf courses, poolside and all your fun summer activities! Take them where glass is not welcome. May 28, 2008 -- Sparkling wine for College Graduation! Read about Moscato d'Asti. May 21, 2008 -- Happy Memorial Day. Sample Red, White, & Rosé. Read about rosé. May sale items. May 14, 2008 -- Read about Priorato. May sale items. May 7, 2008 -- Read about chardonnay. May sale items. April 30, 2008 -- Read about South Africa. April sale items. April 23, 2008 -- Read about pinot gris. April sale items. April 16, 2008 -- Read about grenache. April sale items. April 9, 2008 -- Read about Vinho Verde. April sale items. April 2, 2008 -- Read about reading about wine. March 26, 2008 -- Read about unoaked chardonnay. March 19, 2008 -- Read about Lagers versus Ales. March 12, 2008 -- Albarino, tempranillo, viognier, and more. Read about viognier. March 5, 2008 -- French wines, Bourgogne, Rhone Valley, White Bordeaux, and Beaujolais. Read about Burgundy. February 27, 2008 -- Grateful Palate selections. Read about Importers. Sign up for the Avery Brewry Tour, March 2, 2008. February sale items. February 20, 2008 -- Read about Sauvignon Blanc. Sign up for the Avery Brewry Tour, March 2, 2008. February sale items. February 13, 2008 -- Read about Roussanne. Taste beer on Friday. February sale items. February 6, 2008 -- Read about Meritage. February sale items. January 28, 2008 -- Taste wines from Australia, Wednesday, 1/30/2008. Read about ripeness and Australian wines. January sale items. January 23, 2008 -- Taste wines from Summit Wine Distributing, Wednesday, 1/23/2008. Read about Washington State wines. January sale items. January 16, 2008 -- Taste wines from Elite Brands, Wednesday, 1/16/2008. We pour samples of Avery Brewing on Friday, 1/18/2008. January sale items. January 9, 2008 -- Taste Spanish wines under $12, Wednesday, 1/9/2008. January sale items. Read about new world wines from Spain. December 31, 2007 -- Odell Brewing Company on Friday 1/4/2008. January sale items. Read about India Pale Ale. December 26, 2007 -- Cordials for holiday gifts and entertaining. December sale items. Read about how to open a bottle of bubbly. December 19, 2007 -- Cordials for holiday gifts and entertaining. December sale items. Read about Limoncello. December 11, 2007 -- December sale items. Read about cabernet sauvignon. December 5, 2007 -- Kathy's Farewell Message. Read about petite sirah. November 28, 2007 -- Holiday dessert wines and holiday brews. Read about Moscato d' Asti and Holiday Brews. November 14, 2007 -- Thanksgiving wines, read about pairing wine with turkey and ham. No tasting next Wednesday. November 7, 2007 -- Autumn red blends, read about blending grapes. October 31, 2007 -- Halloween selections for your celebrations. A spicy pumpkin liqueur and apple cider drink. Read about carmenere. October 24, 2007 -- Distributor selections Clayhouse Adobe Red, Pelerin RTW (Red Table Wine), Paoletti Piccolo Cru Rosso di Napa, Paoletti Bella Novello Cabernet Sauvignon. October 15, 2007 -- Check out some fantastic Shirazes. Read about Shiraz. October 8, 2007 -- Hungarian wines offer a change of pace. A wine history as old as the Romans. October 3, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 10/3/2007 to sample unoaked chardonnay. Link for Boys Hope Girls Hope wine tasting benefit reservations. Read about unoaked chardonnay. September 26, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 9/26/2007 to sample pinot noir from different regions. Link for Boys Hope Girls Hope wine tasting benefit reservations. September 19, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 9/19/2007 to sample Michael-David Wines. Link for Boys Hope Girls Hope wine tasting benefit reservations. September 12, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 9/12/2007 to sample Lava Cap Wines. Link for Boys Hope Girls Hope wine tasting benefit reservations. July 11, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 7/11/2007 to sample French value wines. Read about French wine. June 27, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 6/27/2007 to sample summertime brews. Read about witbier, or wit for short. June 20, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 6/20/2007 to sample Porch Pounders. June 13, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 6/13/2007 to sample handcrafted, quality sake. Read about sake. June 6, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 6/6/2007 to taste four Italian wines you should not miss. May 30, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 5/30/2007 to sample Serenity Wines. Read about winemaker Alison Crowe. May 23, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 5/23/2007 to sample fantastic brews in a can. Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Old Chub, Gordon, and Steamworks Steam Engine Lager. May 16, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 5/16/2007 to sample wines from the Wine Source portfolio. May 9, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 5/9/2007 to taste unusual white wines. May 2, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 5/2/2007 to taste wines from Argentina. April 25, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 04/25/2007 to taste Las Brisas Margaritas and Tezon Tequila. April 18, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 04/18/2007 to taste Penalolen Sauvignon Blanc, Penalolen Cabernet Sauvignon, Apaltagua Carmenere, and Maquis Lien Red Blend. Buy The Bottle has a great wine portfolio from Chile. April 11, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 04/11/2007 to taste Pezzi King wines. April 4, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 4/4/2007 to taste Easter wines. Read about pairing wine with ham. March 28, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 3/28/2007 to taste Tripels. Read about tripels and dubbels. March 21, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 03/21/2007 to taste wines from the Kysela Pere et Fils portfolio. Read about importers selections. March 14, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 03/14/2007 to taste wines from the Continental Divide's portfolio. Read about terroir. March 7, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 03/07/2007 to taste wines from the Bella Vita's portfolio. February 28, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 02/28/2007 to taste wines from the Wine Source portfolio. February 21, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 02/21/2007 to taste barley wine. Read about barley wine. February 14, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 02/14/2007 to taste wines Champagne and sparkling wine. Read about Champagne and sparkling wine. February 7, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 02/07/2007 to taste wines from the Plantagenet Wine Portfolio from Western Australia. Read about how wine is made. January 30, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 01/31/2007 to taste wines fantastic Italian wines. Read about indigenous Italian grapes. January 24, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 01/24/2007 to taste wines from Perez Cruz. Meet the importer. Read about Chile. January 17, 2007 -- Stop by Wednesday, 01/17/2007 to taste wines of the Northwest. Read a brief history of domestic wine. December 13, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 12/13/2006 to taste gift red wines. Roast Turkey with Molasses Glaze and Hazelnut Broccoli December 5, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 12/06/2006 to taste liqueurs. Roast Turkey with Molasses Glaze and Hazelnut Broccoli November 29, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 11/29/2006 to taste Winter brews. Roast Turkey with Molasses Glaze and Hazelnut Broccoli November 15, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 11/15/2006 to taste Thanksgiving wines. Read about Thanksgiving picks. Cornish Game Hens with Fruit and Nut Stuffing November 8, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 11/08/2006 to taste red zinfandel. Read about red zinfandel on this newsletter. November 1, 2006 -- Stop by Wednesday, 11/01/2006 to sample Wild Horse Winery. October 24, 2006 -- Read about Stouts and Porters. Stop by Wednesday, 10/25/2006, for a taste. October 18, 2006 -- Taste Chakana Shiraz, Chakana Malbec, Greg Norman Santa Babbara Pinot Noir and Robert Sinskey Merlot on Wednesday, 10/18/2006. October 11, 2006 -- Taste Jewel Petite Sirah, Petite Viognier, Waterwheel Memsi, and Turkey Flat Rosé on Wednesday. October 4, 2006 -- Taste Muirwood Winery on Wednesday. September 27, 2006 -- Taste Grayson Cellars and Le Bon Vin wines on Wednesday. September 13, 2006 -- Taste Victory Brewing on Wednesday. September 13, 2006 -- Taste and read Argentinean wines on Wednesday. Read about two special wine cruises. Cruise the West Coast of North America or get on board to cruise Australia and New Zealand. September 6, 2006 -- Taste and read red blends and white blends on Wednesday. Read about two special wine cruises. Cruise the West Coast of North America or get on board to cruise Australia and New Zealand. August 30, 2006 -- Taste and read about pale ale. Kenwood Vineyards on Wednesday. Read about two special wine cruises. Cruise the West Coast of North America or get on board to cruise Australia and New Zealand. August 16, 2006 -- Taste and read about viognier. Read about two special wine cruises. Cruise the West Coast of North America or get on board to cruise Australia and New Zealand. August 9, 2006 -- Taste and read about Australian wines. Taste Guglielmo Winery wines on Saturday. August 2, 2006 -- Read about and taste riesling. July 26, 2006 -- Taste German beers and Tuscan wines. Read about Tuscan wines. Thank you for attending our annual benefit tasting for Boys Hope Girls Hope. July 19, 2006 -- Taste and read about sparkling wine. Thank you for attending our annual benefit tasting for Boys Hope Girls Hope. July 12, 2006 -- Taste merlot and rosç. Thank you for attending our annual benefit tasting for Boys Hope Girls Hope. July 5, 2006 -- No in-store samples this week. Please join us at our annual benefit tasting for Boys Hope Girls Hope. June 28, 2006 -- Wednesday we will pour rosé and Friday we will pour Great Divide Brewing June 28 & 30, 2006. June 21, 2006 -- Refreshing wines for those dog-days, we pour patio wines June 21, 2006. June 14, 2006 -- ABPG-Anything But Pinot Grigio Italian White Wines June 14, 2006--Plus Father's Day selection on June 16, 2006. June 7, 2006 -- Artesa Vineyards are being sampled at the store June 7, 2006. May 31, 2006 -- Dogfish Head Brewing and the 8th Annual Boys Hope Girls Hope Wine Tasting May 24, 2006 -- Pinot Gris and the 8th Annual Boys Hope Girls Hope Wine Tasting May 17, 2006 -- Chardonnay and the 8th Annual Boys Hope Girls Hope Wine Tasting May 10, 2006 -- Lolonis Winery and the 8th Annual Boys Hope Girls Hope Wine Tasting May 3, 2006 -- Imported Beer April 26 2006 -- Tequila and Las Brisas April 19, 2006 -- Petite Sirah April 11, 2006 -- Easter Wines April 4, 2006 -- A study in Pinot Noir March 29, 2006 -- Irony Wines March 22, 2006 -- Bristish Beer March 15, 2006 -- Australian Wine
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